Elegant Spain & Morocco Tour (Svq-Cmn) - Extra Tours Included

Tour details
Day 1 ISTANBUL – SEVILLE We meet three hours before departure at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After baggage, ticket, and check-in procedures, we board our scheduled flight with Pegasus Airlines to Seville, then transfer to our private bus waiting at the airport and depart for the panoramic city tour. Among the sights we will see are Plaza de España, the Golden Tower. After the city tour, we enjoy free time at the discretion of our guide to leisurely explore the streets and squares of this beautiful Andalusian city. After free time, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in Seville. Day 2 SEVILLE– CORDOBA – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Córdoba and enjoy a panoramic city tour. Córdoba, in southern Spain's Andalusia region, is a city that amazed the world in the 10th and 11th centuries and was home to a diverse population of Jews, Christians, and Muslims living in harmony. During the tour, we see the monumental Great Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, the Mezquita, Alcázar Palace, and Renaissance-era Jewish Quarter. After the tour, we move to Granada and visit the Alhambra (subject to availability) (excluding the harem). After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Granada. Day 3 GRANADA – MALAGA – TARIFA PORT – TANGIER After breakfast, we depart for Granada city tour. Wandering through the historic streets of Granada, we see sights like Grand Via, La Rambla Square, the Arab Bazaar, and City Hall Square. Then, we head to Malaga for a city tour, visiting Paseo de Park, Plaza de la Merced, Cervantes Theatre, the Marina, Alcazaba Fortress, and Gibralfaro Castle. Afterwards, we head to Tarifa port to board the ferry to Morocco. The approximately 3-hour ferry ride takes us to Tangier and then transfer to our hotel for free time. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Tangier. Day 4 TANGIER – CHEFCHAOUEN (BLUE CITY) – FES After breakfast, panoramic city tour of Tangier, then we head to Chefchaouen, famously known as the Blue City of Morocco, renowned for its maze-like streets painted in various shades of blue. We enjoy a walk through the streets and have free time for shopping if desired. At the designated time, we depart from Chefchaouen and drive to Fez. In Fez, we visit the monumental Bab el Makhzen gate of the royal palace, walk through the Jewish Mellah district, and tour the medina, seeing sites like Attarine Madrasah, the Kairouine University, Nejjarine Square, the traditional jewelry and copper shops, the tanneries near the Fez River where leather is processed in traditional methods. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Fez. Day 5 FES – RABAT – CASABLANCA After breakfast, we leave for Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. Rabat is located on the Bou Regreg River, surrounded by eucalyptus and Portuguese Mantar trees. Since the king's return from exile, it has been the capital, where sites like the Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum are located. Then, we proceed to Casablanca for a city tour. Casablanca, famous for the WWII negotiations and espionage activities, is known for the classic Hollywood film "Casablanca." Today, it is an industrial port city with the largest port in Africa, featuring attractions like Mohammed V Square, the Hassan II Mosque (panoramic view), and the lively Corniche. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel for free time. Dinner and overnight in Casablanca. Day 6 CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH After breakfast, we depart for Marrakech and enjoy a city tour upon arrival. We see the Koutoubia Minaret and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, which showcases street performers, snake charmers, outdoor cafes, and the vibrant atmosphere of Africa. Marrakech has historically been an important center for trade and Islamic art and philosophy. We visit the Bahia Palace, decorated with colorful zellij tiles, and have free time exploring the souks. Afterward, we transfer to the hotel for free time. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. Day 7 MARRAKECH After breakfast, our day begins with a tour of the Atlas Mountains, including a visit to the Ourika Valley, known for its Berber villages and scenic beauty. There will be a photo stop in the valley. Then, we start our sightseeing of Marrakech’s medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with stops at sites like the Saadian Tombs, the old city walls, and the lively markets. Next, we head to Essaouira, an artist’s haven and a historic port city on the Atlantic coast, also known as Mogador during Portuguese rule. Famous for its blue fishing boats, Seaside fortress, and its role in movies like Othello and Game of Thrones, Essaouira features the Jewish Mellah district, the Portuguese fortress, and the vibrant harbor. We enjoy exploring the town's narrow streets before transferring back to our hotel for free time. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. Day 8 MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA – ISTANBUL After breakfast, we check out and visit the Majorelle Gardens, one of Marrakech’s most renowned spots, created by French painter and designer Jacques Majorelle, later restored by fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent. Then, we head to Casablanca Airport for our return flight. After completing baggage, ticketing, and check-in procedures, we depart on our scheduled flight with Pegasus Airlines back to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our tour concludes.
What's included
- Pegasus Airlines scheduled flights from Istanbul (SAW) to Seville (SVQ) outbound and Casablanca (CMN) to Istanbul (SAW) inbound in economy class including flight tickets - Airport taxes - 7 nights half-board accommodation in the selected hotel category, including semi-central locations in Morocco and city outskirts in Spain - Airport-hotel-airport transfers - All city transfers with our private buses - Malaga City Tour - Tarifa – Tangier ferry ride - Seville City Tour - Cordoba City Tour - Granada City Tour - Malaga City Tour - Tanja City Tour - Chefchouen City Tour - Fes City Tour - Rabat City Tour - Casablanca City Tour - Marrakech City Tour - Essaouira City Tour - Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistant services - TURSAB professional liability insurance
Not included
🙠 Tourist city taxes 🙠 Visa fee, service charge 🙠 Travel health insurance 🙠 Lunch — All drinks including water served during dinner 🙠 All personal expenses and hotel extras 🙠 Foreign exit fee 🙠 Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (€200) 🙠 Driver tips €5 per person (optional)
Need to Know
Lokal Guide + Museum Entry Fees (Alhambra, Fes Medrese, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace) + City Tourist Taxes + Headsets Per person €200 ***Payment will be made to our guide during the tour*** Participant agrees in advance that they will participate in the tour programs specified in the itinerary, will not disrupt the program, and accordingly will pay the costs incurred for local guide, museum & archaeological site entries, city taxes, and potentially audio headsets, as previously communicated in the itinerary, directly to the tour official during the trip. Participant confirms they have been fully and adequately informed on this matter. PC1109 SAW-SVQ 10:10-13:50 PC652 CMN-SAW 00:05-06:45 IMPORTANT NOTES Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 40 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the agency will notify the final cancellation at least 21 days prior to the departure date. Canceled tours due to insufficient participation will be communicated to you through your agency. In cases where only category information rather than specific names is given for hotels or options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be informed by your agency 48 hours before the start of the tour. During trade fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located farther from the designated locations or in different cities. In such cases, you will be notified by your agency 48 hours prior to departure. The panoramic city tours included in the tour package, which are conducted from within the vehicle and aimed at general city introduction without museum or archaeological site entries, last at most 2-3 hours. These tours and other specified tours may be affected by local authorities' restrictions, closures due to events, or weather conditions—thus, the agency is not responsible for such cancellations or changes. Some tours may be conducted via public transportation or on foot if roads or vehicle access are restricted. Triple rooms are subject to availability and in such rooms, the third bed is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed plus 1 extra bed, which may be an open/close bed or a coach bed. Participants reserving with a third person or child agree to possible cramped conditions and bed types. Child discounts apply only for one child sharing with two adults within the appropriate age group. There is no bed guarantee for children aged 0-2 in hotels. Services included in the program such as breakfast at the hotel are generally continental, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, offered in a limited menu or in a separate hall reserved for groups. Since flight tickets are booked in groups, flight times may change. You can confirm the current flight details with your agency. Updated times will be communicated along with tour information. It is necessary to confirm domestic flight times before the flight ticket is issued. If a guest has purchased a connecting internal flight separately from the agency, and the tour is canceled or times change, the agency does not provide any refunds. Guests accept potential financial and emotional losses that may arise from cancellations or changes. According to airline regulations, if a round-trip ticket is purchased and the outbound flight is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline. Guests without flights must be present at the starting point of the tour at the specified time, without delay, to avoid missing the tour, as transfers and other arrangements are the guest's responsibility. The agency is not responsible if guests fail to arrive on time, do not check in or board on time, or miss their flight. In case of missed flights, the costs for new tickets and transfers must be covered by the guest. Personal belongings, luggage, passports/ID cards are the responsibility of each participant. The agency is not responsible for forgotten, lost, or stolen items. If found, there is no obligation to return items or cover delivery costs, which are borne by the owner. In cases of illness, loss, theft, etc., the group leader cannot accompany guests individually during adverse situations due to the group's integrity. It is mandatory that the passport information such as name, date of birth, and passport number provided at the time of purchase matches the information on the passport, as airline tickets are issued based on these details. Any errors may result in penalties or cancellations paid by the traveler. Some airlines may charge for meals and online check-in services. During tours, seat assignments on buses cannot be guaranteed. The departure times communicated by the guide are the times the vehicle will depart; all guests should be ready at the meeting point. The guide will move the vehicle at the scheduled time without waiting for latecomers, who will need to make their own arrangements to reach subsequent destinations. Extra tours are organized by local agents with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is insufficient, tours may not be available, or prices, content, and vehicles may vary based on participant number. Tour dates and times can be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of sites and weather conditions. Extra tours may be led by different guides. Extra tours are not included in standard packages and are optional. Passengers who choose not to participate are deemed to have accepted to wait at a resting point along the route, if necessary, and will be picked up after the tour finishes. Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites included in the program with extra tours must be paid during reservation or tour execution directly to your agency or guide. The agency acts as an intermediary between passengers and airlines and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol. Flight delays or schedule changes may occur, and the agency will inform you as soon as possible. Passengers purchase the tour with knowledge and acceptance of possible schedule changes. VISA INFORMATION Citizens of the Republic of Turkey require a visa. Visa applications must be made with a valid passport issued at least 6 months before the end of travel, along with the documents listed under "Necessary Visa Documents" at our agency. Visa should be obtained from the first country entered or the country where maximum stay occurs. Green passport holders do not need a visa; a valid passport of at least 6 months remaining validity is sufficient. Visa information provided in the itinerary applies to Turkish citizens. Guests holding passports other than Turkish should consult relevant consulates for visa procedures. Having a visa does not guarantee entry; border police have the authority to deny entry. The agency is not responsible for this, and liability lies with the traveler. Passports that are torn, worn, wet, or otherwise damaged may cause issues at border crossings; they should be renewed. If visa is required, it must be present in the new passport; the agency is not responsible for any consequences arising from invalid or improper documentation. Minors under 18 traveling alone or with only one parent may be asked for a parental consent document at entry and exit points, so minors and their parents should be prepared for this requirement.