Elegant Fas Royal Cities Tour - Extra Tours Included - with Air Arabia Airlines

Tour details
Day 1 ISTANBUL

We meet at the departure terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport three hours before the flight, (one calendar day before the departure date).

Day 2 ISTANBUL – TANGIER – SHAFSHAVAN – FES

After luggage, ticket, and check-in procedures, our flight with Air Arabia Airways to Tangier begins. Upon arrival at Tangier Airport, we transfer to Chefchaouen with our private bus. Continuing our journey to the Blue City of Chefchaouen, which has long been famous beyond Moroccan borders. After a walk through its maze-like, blue streets, guests who wish will have free time for shopping. After the tour, we head towards Fes.Then, for the Ancient Capital Fes & Medina Tour, we depart. In Fes, we visit the monumental gate of the Royal Palace Bab-el Makhzen and walk through the Jewish quarter Mellah. During our Medina tour, we will see Attarine Medrese, the Karaouine University, Nejjarine Square, the market where Morocco’s special jewelry and copper items are sold, workshops with the finest ceramics, and the tanneries along the Fes River where traditional leather processing continues today. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in Fes and free time.

 

 

Route: Shafshavan-Fes 200 Km (3h 45m)

Today's food and drink recommendation: Try harira soup and tagine.

Shopping Recommendation: You can buy leather and ceramic products.

Day 3 FES – MARRAKECH

After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Marrakech. During our panoramic city tour upon arrival, we will see the Koutoubia minaret, and the vibrant, colorful streets of Africa filled with street shows, snake charmers, and outdoor restaurants, including Jemaa el-Fna Square, the largest square in Africa. Then, we depart for Marrakech Medina & Bahia Palace. Today, learn about argan oil and exotic spices, and visit the Bahia Palace adorned with Morocco's traditional zellij tile work. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and enjoy free time to rest. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

 

Route: Fes-Marrakech 534 Km (6 hours)

Today's food and drink recommendation: Try Moroccan mint tea.

Day 4 MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA – MARRAKECH

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Argan Trees & Essaouira & Atlantic Ocean. In this region, where argan trees are most densely located, we first visit an Argan Oil Cooperative to learn about argan oil. Then, we arrive at Essaouira, a city on the Atlantic coast, reminiscent of old Bodrum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known as a former Portuguese city, this seaside town is a fishing port, a hub of art and culture, and has been featured in numerous productions such as Orson Welles’ Othello and the popular series Game of Thrones. We see the city walls, fishing harbor, and Medina built on ancient Roman foundations. Explore the maze-like narrow streets and enjoy shopping. After the tour, we transfer back to Marrakech and have free time to relax. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

 

Route: Marrakech – Essaouira 175 km (3 hours) / Essaouira – Marrakech 175 km (3 hours)

Food and drink recommendation of the day: Try fresh seafood and fish.

Shopping recommendation: Buy world-famous Moroccan argan oil and argan-based cosmetics products.

Day 5 MARRAKECH – JARDINS MAJORELLE – MARRAKECH

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Atlas Mountains Berber House & Yves Saint Laurent's Mysterious Treasure Majorelle Gardens Tour. We explore the Majorelle Gardens, one of Marrakech’s most beautiful spots, established by French designer and painter Jacques Majorelle and later shaped into its current form by the famous fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Marrakech.

 

Food and drink recommendation of the day: Be sure to try fresh fruit juices at Jemaa el-Fna square.

Shopping recommendation: Moroccan spices, traditional herbal products, and woven baskets are available for purchase.

Day 6 MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Casablanca for a panoramic city tour. Casablanca is famous for hosting negotiations during World War II and numerous espionage activities. It is also known for the phrase “Play it again, Sam” from the Hollywood movie Casablanca. Today, it is one of Africa’s largest ports and an industrial city. We will see Muhammad V. Square, Rick’s Café inspired by the movie Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, the bustling streets of Anfa and Zerktouni boulevards, and the lively Corniche promenade.

Day 7 CASABLANCA – ISTANBUL

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, we transfer to Casablanca Airport as instructed by our guide. After luggage, ticket, and check-in procedures, we depart with Air Arabia Airways for Istanbul. Upon arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our tour and services conclude.

What's included
* Istanbul (SAW) - Tanja (TNG) outbound, Casablanca (CMN) - Istanbul (SAW) return flights with Air Arabia Airlines in economy class
* Airport taxes
* Airport-hotel-airport transfers
* Breakfast on the day of arrival
* 3* & 4* hotels with 5 nights half-board accommodation
* Marrakech Panoramic City Tour
* Casablanca Panoramic City Tour
* Old Capital Fes & Medina Tour
* Marrakech Medina & Bahia Palace Tour (entrance fees excluded)
* Essaouira & Atlantic Ocean tour following Argan Trees
* Atlas Mountains Berber House & Yves Saint Laurent's Mysterious Treasure Majorelle Gardens Tour (entrance fees excluded)
* Capital Rabat Tour
* TURSAB professional liability insurance
* Turkish-speaking guide service
Not included
* Travel health insurance * Tourist city taxes * Museum and archaeological site entrance fees * Extra Tours * All personal expenses and hotel extras * All drinks including water during dinner * Lunches * International departure fee * Driver tips 5 Euro / per person (optional).
Need to Know
Hassan II Mosque, Fes Karaouine Medrese, Mohammed V Mausoleum Bahia Palace +Majorelle Garden + Local Guides+ Tourist City Taxes Per person 120 euros ***Payment to the guide during the tour is mandatory*** IMPORTANT NOTES, FLIGHT DETAILS, AND OTHER INFORMATION Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / Check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00. Departure and arrival times are local times. *Flights marked with an asterisk arrive at the destination the day after the departure date. Group prices are not applicable; please inquire about our special prices. Attention points for our Morocco tour; men should avoid wearing shorts, women should avoid sleeveless tops, miniskirts, tights, and shorts. For mosque visits, long-sleeved jackets and headscarves are required. Morocco uses the Moroccan Dirham (MAD); 1 euro is approximately 10 dirhams. The Turkish Lira is not accepted in the country. It is advisable to carry euros or USD for currency exchange. The Kingdom of Morocco's local time zone is GMT+1, which is a 2-hour difference from Turkey. This difference can sometimes extend to 3 hours during certain periods. Participants acknowledge in advance that they will participate in the arranged tours without disrupting the program, and they agree to pay, in addition to the tour price, all related expenses such as local guides, museum & archaeological site entry fees, city taxes, and earphone audio systems, as previously communicated.   **Flight Schedule Examples:** 30 529 SAW TNG 01:15 – 04:00 30 437 CMN SAW 18:00 – 00:40*   Dates and flights: January 18, 25 30 529 SAW TNG 00:20 – 03:05 30 437 CMN SAW 16:40 – 23:30 February 15 & March 15 30 438 SAW TNG 00:20 – 02:05 30 437 CMN SAW 15:40 – 23:30 March 29 30 529 SAW TNG 00:20 – 03:05 30 437 CMN SAW 18:00 – 00:40* Note: The asterisk indicates that if the flight is unused, the return flight will be canceled by the airline. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Our tour program requires a minimum participation of 40 persons. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the agency's final cancellation notice will be issued 21 days before the tour start date. Canceled tours due to insufficient participation will be notified via your agency. - In cases where only category information is provided without specific hotel names or options available for the same destination, hotels will be notified by your agency 48 hours prior to departure. - During exhibitions, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used in locations exceeding the specified distance or in different cities. In such cases, your agency will inform you 48 hours prior to departure. - The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are short (2-3 hours), primarily for sightseeing from within the vehicle with guidance, and do not include museum or archaeological entrance fees. These and other included tours may be affected by local authorities' restrictions, events, weather, or road conditions, and the agency is not responsible if these tours cannot be conducted as planned. Some tours may be replaced with public transportation or walking when roads or entry points are closed. - Triple rooms are provided subject to hotel availability; the third bed may be smaller than standard beds, consisting of one large bed plus an foldaway/coach bed. Participants agree that the bedding may be tight and they accept the type of bed offered. Child discounts apply only for one child sharing with two adults within the specified age group. No bed guarantee is provided for children aged 0-2. - Breakfasts in hotels are typically continental, comprising butter, jam, bread, and tea or coffee, served in a separate room for groups. - Flight times are subject to change because of group tickets. Confirm current details with your agency. - It is necessary to confirm the domestic flight timings separately. If a guest has purchased a separate internal flight outside of the tour, the agency is not responsible for any changes or cancellations, and no refunds will be issued regarding those flights. - If the outbound flight is not used, the return flight reservation will be canceled per airline rules. - Guests traveling without flight arrangements must arrive at the starting point of the tour on their own without delay, as the agency's transfer services will not be available for these persons. - The agency is not responsible for missed flights or delays caused by late arrival at the airport, or for guests who fail to check in or board in time. All additional costs for rebooking or re-arranging flights are the passenger's responsibility. - Personal belongings and documents such as passports, ID cards, baggage, and luggage are the traveler's responsibility. The agency is not liable for lost, forgotten, or stolen items. - In cases of illness, theft, or loss, the guide's care is limited; the guide cannot accompany guests in such situations. - It is mandatory that passport names, birth dates, and passport numbers are correctly provided during booking, as tickets are issued based on this information. Incorrect details can lead to penalties or ticket cancellations at the passenger's expense. - Some airlines may charge additional fees for meals, beverages, or online check-in services. - Seat number assignment in buses cannot be guaranteed during the tour. - The guide's departure times are based on the scheduled meeting times, and they will proceed without waiting beyond those times. Late guests are responsible for their own transportation to the next destination. - Extra tours are organized by local agencies with a minimum participation of 20 persons; if not enough, the tours may not be available or may have different costs or schedules. - Extra tours are optional; participation is not mandatory. Guests who do not partake will be expected to wait at designated rest stops. - Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites included in the extra tours must be paid either to the agency beforehand or directly to the guide during the tour. - Participants agree that they will attend all arranged tours without disrupting the program and will pay, along with the tour fee, all expenses like local guides, entrance fees, city taxes, and audio systems as previously communicated. - The agency acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline, under the 1955 Hague Protocol. Flight delays or schedule changes may occur before or during the tour, and the agency's responsibility is limited to informing guests as soon as possible. VISA - Turkish citizens require a visa. Visa applications must be submitted with a valid passport (at least 6 months remaining) and the visa application requirements list provided by the agency, at least 6 months before the end of the trip. - The visa must be obtained from the country of entry or the country where the stay is the longest. - Holders of a green passport are exempt from visa requirements; a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining is sufficient. - Visa information provided is specific to Turkish citizens. Guests with other nationalities should consult the relevant consulates. - Possession of a visa does not guarantee entry; border control authorities can refuse entry, and the agency is not responsible for this. - Passports damaged, torn, or wet, or with other damage, must be renewed, and visas must be valid in the new passport if a visa is required. The passenger is responsible for handling this. - Minors under 18 traveling alone or with only one parent may be asked to present a notarized consent form from the absent parent at border crossings; travelers are advised to be prepared for this.