Elegant Fas & Desert Safari Tour - Turkish Airlines (Cmn - Rak)

Per Person 1,049 €
Tour detail

Day 1 ISTANBUL – CASABLANCA

We meet at Istanbul New Airport, at the international departure terminal, three hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight with Turkish Airlines departs for Casablanca. Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, we take a panoramic city tour with our private bus waiting at the airport. Casablanca is known for hosting negotiations during World War II and intense espionage activities; it is also famous for the iconic Hollywood film “Casablanca,” which is remembered with the phrase “Play it again, Sam.” Today, it is an industrial city with one of Africa’s and the country's largest ports. We will see Mohammed V Square, Rick’s Café inspired by the movie Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, the lively streets of Anfa and Zerktouni Boulevards, and the bustling Corniche promenade. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time.

 

Dinner

 

Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

 

 

Day 2 CASABLANCA – MARRAKESH

After breakfast at the hotel, we start our city tour of Marrakech, a favored spot for many Europeans including French, since the early 1900s, with artists, musicians, and adventurers. Besides being an important hub for African trade, Marrakech, which once influenced Islamic art and philosophy, still maintains medieval traditions in its old medina, where we will learn about argan oil and exotic spices, visit Bahia Palace decorated with traditional zellij tiles, and enjoy free time exploring colorful markets. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time.

 

Route: Casablanca-Marrakech 250 km (3.5 hours)

Food and Drink Recommendation: Moroccan-style couscous or Tagine (stew with meat or chicken)

 

Day 3 MARRAKECH – AIT BENHADDOU – TAMEGROUTE – ZAGORA

After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed towards Ouarzazate, which has hosted numerous Hollywood films and has welcomed celebrities like Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Martin Scorsese, and others. In Ouarzazate, we will visit the famous Hollywood film studios where movies such as Gladiator, Cleopatra, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, and others were shot. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and enjoy free time.

 

Route:

Travel distances: Zagora-Ait Benhaddou 190 km (4 hours), Ait Benhaddou-Zagora 190 km (4 hours)

Food and Drink Recommendation: Try the lamb stew and Moroccan salad.

Shopping Suggestion: Moroccan ceramics and pottery can be purchased.

 

Day 4 ZAGORA – OUARZAZATE – FILM STUDIOS – MARRAKECH

After breakfast at the hotel, we start our journey towards Ouarzazate. Ouarzazate, which has hosted many Hollywood films and welcomed celebrities like Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Martin Scorsese, and others, is home to the famous Hollywood film studios where movies like Gladiator, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, and others were shot. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and enjoy free time. Evening Meal and overnight at our hotel.

 

Route: Zagora-Ouarzazate 160 km (3 hours), Ouarzazate-Marrakech 200 km (4 hours)

Food and Drink Recommendation: Try the lamb stew and Moroccan salad.

Shopping Tip: You can buy Moroccan ceramics and pottery items.

 

Day 5 MARRAKESH – MAJORELLE GARDENS – ISTANBUL

We begin the day with breakfast at the hotel. After checking out, we visit the beautiful Majorelle Gardens, one of Marrakech’s most famous spots, established by French painter and designer Jacques Majorelle and later restored by renowned fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. After the visit, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines.

What's included
- Istanbul (IST) – Casablanca (CMN) – Marrakech (RAK) – Istanbul (IST) with Turkish Airlines economy class flight tickets - Airport taxes - Airport-hotel-airport transfers - 1 night accommodation at 4* hotels in Casablanca with Half Board - 2 nights accommodation at 4* hotels in Marrakech with Half Board - 1 night accommodation at 4* hotels in Zagora with Half Board - Casablanca city tour - Marrakech city tour - Ait Benhaddou tour - Tamegroute tour - Movie Studio tour (entry fee not included) - Majorelle Garden tour (entry fee not included) - TURSAB professional liability insurance - Turkish-speaking guide service
Not included
- Travel health insurance - Tourist city taxes - Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites - All personal expenses and hotel extras - Lunches - All beverages including water during dinners - Overseas exit fee - Driver tips 5 Euros per person (optional)
Need to Know
Hassan II Mosque, Zaragoza Desert Camel Sunset + Atlas Film Studios Bahia Palace + Majorelle Gardens + Local Guides + Tourist City Taxes Per Person 125 € ***Payment to our guide during the tour is mandatory*** January 21, 28 & February 11 & March 18 TK617 IST-CMN 11:50-14:50 TK620 RAK-IST 16:15-23:20 April 22 TK617 IST-CMN 12:00-14:55 TK620 RAK-IST 16:30-23:30 IMPORTANT NOTES • Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 40 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notice will be given by the agency 21 days prior to the tour departure date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency. • In cases where only category information is provided without specific hotel names and/or options for the same destination, the hotels will be notified by your agency 48 hours before the departure. • During fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at locations further than the specified km or in different cities. In such cases, your agency will notify you 48 hours before the tour departure. • Panorama city tours included in the tour package are for general city overview and are conducted from within the vehicle with guide narration. These tours and other specified tours do not include entrance to museums or historical sites. If these tours cannot be conducted due to circumstances such as local restrictions, closures, or weather conditions, the agency is not responsible. Some tours may be conducted via public transportation or on foot in accessible areas. • Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability and consist of one large bed plus an extra foldable or coach bed. The third bed in triple rooms is smaller than standard beds. Participants accept possible discomfort or size restrictions when booking triple rooms. Child discounts apply only for one child staying with two adults within the specified age range. No beds are guaranteed for children aged 0-2. • Breakfast included in hotel services is typically a continental breakfast including butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, served in a dedicated room for groups. • As flights are booked groupwise, flight times may change. You can confirm current flight details with your agency. Updated times will be communicated with your tour information. • Domestic flights must be confirmed before the tour. If a guest independently obtains an internal connection flight and the tour is canceled or times change, no refund can be claimed from the agency. The guest accepts all potential costs related to rebooking and transfers. • According to airline regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline. • Guests joining the tour without flights must be at the starting point of the tour with their own arrangements and without delay. Otherwise, all transfers must be arranged independently. • The agency is not responsible if passengers miss their flights due to late arrival or failure to check-in or board on time at the airport; all costs related to arranging new flights and transfers are borne by the passenger. • Personal belongings, luggage, passports/ID cards are the responsibility of the travelers. The agency is not responsible for lost, forgotten, or stolen items. If items are found, delivery is not guaranteed and any costs are the responsibility of the owner. • In cases of illness, loss, theft, etc., the guide will prioritize group integrity, so may not personally assist in such situations. • The name, date of birth, and passport number provided during booking must be accurate, as airline tickets are issued based on this information. Incorrect data may result in penalty fees for cancellations or changes. • Some airlines may charge for food, beverages, and online check-in services. • Seat assignment on buses cannot be guaranteed during the tour. • Our guides' times are based on movement and departure times. Guides will depart at the scheduled meeting times without waiting. Late guests will need to make their own arrangements to reach the next destination. • Extra tours are organized by our local agent with at least 20 participants. If the minimum is not met, they may not take place, or prices and contents may vary depending on the number of participants and vehicle availability. Tour dates and times may change due to site closures or weather conditions. Different guides may accompany guests during extra tours. • Extra tours are optional and not included in standard packages. Guests who refuse to participate accept to wait at designated rest stops during these tours. After completion, they are picked up from the original point. • Entrance fees for museums and sites included in programs with extra tours must be paid during reservation or at the time of the tour to your guide or agency. • Participants agree to pay in advance the specified amount for entrance fees, guides, museum and site entries, city taxes, and audio systems, and will participate accordingly, acknowledging full and accurate information. • The agency acts as an intermediary between the passenger and airline, subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol. There may be delays or schedule changes before or during the tour. The agency must notify these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept that flight details may change and have purchased the tour with this understanding. VISA • Visa requirements exist for Turkish citizens. Applications must be made at our agency with a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel end date, along with the documents listed under “Necessary Documents for Visa”. • The visa must be obtained from the first country of entry or the country where the stay is longest. • Holders of Green Passports are not required to have a visa; a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the trip end date is sufficient. • Visa information provided applies to Turkish citizens. Non-Turkish passport holders must obtain visa information from relevant consulates. • Having a visa does not guarantee entry; the border police have the authority to refuse entry. The agency is not responsible for this, and the traveler bears all risks. • Expired, torn, wet, or damaged passports may cause problems at border crossings. New passports and valid visas for the relevant country are required, with responsibility on the passenger. • Minors traveling alone or with only one parent may be asked to present a parental consent document at entry/exit points. Parents and minors should be mindful of this requirement.