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Per Person 1,299 €

1st Day ISTANBUL – CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH

We meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, international departures terminal, three hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket and boarding procedures, our scheduled flight with Pegasus Airlines to Casablanca begins. Upon arrival at Casablanca airport, we will transfer to our hotel in Marrakech with our private bus awaiting us at the airport and have free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.

Route: Casablanca-Marrakech 250 Km (3 Hours 30 Minutes)

2nd Day MARRAKECH – MAJORELLE GARDENS – MARRAKECH

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for our full-day tour of Marrakech, the red city. After a panoramic city tour where we will see the Koutoubia Minaret and the lively Jmaa el Fna square, which features street performances, snake charmers, and open-air restaurants, we will visit the Bahia Palace, adorned with tiles unique to the country. Following this, Marrakech has been a favorite place for many European designers, artists, musicians, and adventurers, especially the French since the early 1900s. Being an important commercial hub for Africa, it encompasses all of Africa's colors. The city, once influential in Islamic art and philosophy, still preserves medieval living traditions in its medina. Next, we will visit Yves Saint Laurent's secret garden, the Jardin Majorelle, which is one of the best examples of Moroccan architecture. There will be unique plants to see and photograph in the garden. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Food and drink suggestion for the day: You should try Menchoui (Lamb Tandoor) or Tanjia (Pot Kebab).

Shopping suggestion: You can buy spices unique to Morocco, herbal products and straw bags.

3rd Day ESSAOUIRA – MARRAKECH

After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Essaouira, which is on UNESCO's "World Heritage" list. Essaouira, a Portuguese port city located on the Atlantic Ocean, is also known by its Portuguese name, Mogador. It has been the backdrop for many productions, including Orson Welles' Othello and the highly viewed series Game of Thrones. After visiting the Jewish quarter mellah, the Portuguese fortress, the famous fishing harbor with blue boats, and the very spacious old town center with its intersecting streets, we will transfer back to our hotel in Marrakech and have free time to relax. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Route: Essaouira-Marrakech 175 Km (3 Hours)

Food and drink suggestion for the day: You should try fresh seafood and fish.

Shopping suggestion: You can purchase the world-famous Moroccan Argan oil and argan oil-based cosmetic products.

4th Day MARRAKECH – FILM STUDIOS – AIT BENHADDOU – OUARZAZATE

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of the rooms and head to Ouarzazate. On our route, we will see the dazzling Ait Benhaddou and Hollywood film studios used for many Hollywood films such as Gladiator, The Mummy, Alexander the Great, Babylon, and the recent television phenomenon Game of Thrones. After a lunch break in Ait Benhaddou, we arrive at our hotel in Ouarzazate, which has hosted many Hollywood films and has welcomed many famous Hollywood stars like Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Route: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate 215 Km (4 Hours)

Food and drink suggestion for the day: You should try Lamb Tagine and Moroccan Salad.

Shopping suggestion: You can purchase Moroccan ceramics and pottery.

5th Day OUARZAZATE – TINGHIR – SAHARA DESERT

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Tinghir. Our day will be like a travel story. On the route, one side will be the desert, and the other will be the Atlas Mountains. We will visit the Todra valley and M'gouna (Rose City). Afterwards, we reach the Merzouga desert and check in to our accommodation. After dinner, we experience unforgettable moments under the stars lighting up the night sky. We recommend not missing the sunrise in the morning and capturing beautiful memories in photographs. Accommodation in our camps.

Route: Ouarzazate-Tinghir 175 Km (2 Hours 30 Minutes), Tinghir-Merzouga (Sahara Desert) 200 Km (3 Hours)

Food and drink suggestion for the day: You should try the Moroccan couscous or Tagine (meat or chicken stew).

Shopping suggestion: You can buy valuable fossil pieces, rose water, rose-scented cosmetics, and authentic Berber carpets.

6th Day SAHARA DESERT – MIDELT – IFRANE – FES

We wake up to enjoy the sunrise at our special accommodations in the desert. Guests can do a camel safari in the desert if they wish. After taking beautiful photographs and having breakfast, we depart for Ifrane. On our route, we will have a lunch break at a local restaurant in Midelt and later get the chance to photograph the stunning Ziz Valley. Then we head to Ifrane, located in the Atlas Mountains, which is known as the "Little Switzerland" of Morocco due to its ski resort and Swiss-style architecture. After a coffee break, we will transfer to our hotel in Fes and have free time to relax. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Route: Merzouga (Sahara Desert) -Ifrane 400 Km (6 Hours), Ifrane-Fes 70 Km (1 Hour)

Food and drink suggestion for the day: You should try trout and apple pie in Midelt.

Shopping suggestion: You can buy leather and ceramic products.

7th Day FES – Chefchaouen

After breakfast at the hotel, we start to explore Fes Medina. After walking through the monumental gate of the Royal Palace Bab-el Makhzen and the surrounding Jewish quarter Mellah, we continue our tour in the labyrinth-like streets of the historic Medina. Locations we will see include the Attarine Medrese, Karaouine University, Nejarine Square, and the traditional tannery where leather is processed with ancient methods near the Fes River. Next, we head to Chefchaouen, the "Blue City," famous beyond Morocco’s borders. After a walk through its maze-like, bright blue streets, customers will have free time for shopping if they wish. After gathering at the time indicated by our guide, we will transfer to our hotel in Chefchaouen and have free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Route: Fes-Chefchaouen 200 Km (3 Hours 45 Minutes)

Food and drink suggestion for the day: You should try Moroccan mint tea.

8th / 9th Day CHEFCHAOUEN – RABAT – CASABLANCA – ISTANBUL

After breakfast at the hotel, we move to the capital city, Rabat. The city of Rabat is located by the Bou Regreg River, surrounded by a forest of eucalyptus and Portuguese cork trees. Since the exiled king announced his return from here, Rabat has been the capital of the country. In Rabat, we will visit Kasbah Oudaya, the Hassan Tower, and the mausoleum of Mohammed V. After touring Rabat, we transfer to Casablanca. Casablanca, famous for hosting negotiations during WWII and heavy espionage activities, owes its fame to the famous Hollywood film "Casablanca," which is remembered for the phrase "Play it again, Sam." Today, Casablanca is an industrial city with one of Africa's and the country's largest ports, and we will see places like Mohammed V Square, the panoramic Hassan II Mosque, and the vibrant Corniche waterfront. After the tour, we transfer to the airport. After luggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we begin our flight to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines. Upon our arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the tour and our services will end.

Route: Chefchaouen-Rabat 260 Km (4 Hours 30 Minutes), Rabat-Casablanca 90 Km (1 Hour 30 Minutes),

NOTE

HASSAN II MOSQUE, FES KARAOUINE MEDRESSE, FILM STUDIO, MOHAMMED V MAUSOLEUM, BAHIA PALACE, MAJORELLE GARDEN, LOCAL GUIDES, TOURIST CITY TAXES MUST BE PAID 150€ PER PERSON TO THE GUIDE DURING THE TOUR.


ACCOMMODATION NOTES, FLIGHT DETAILS, and OTHER INFORMATION

The check-in time for hotels is between 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Check-out times are between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Departure and arrival times are local times.

*Flights marked with an asterisk reach the destination one calendar day later than the departure date.

Please inquire for internal flight connection details and price differences.

Prices for groups do not apply; please inquire about our special prices.

Important points to consider on our Morocco tour; men should not wear shorts, women should not wear sleeveless tops, mini skirts, tights, and shorts, and must have long-sleeved jackets and headscarves for mosque visits.

The currency in the country is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), with 1 € approximately equal to 10 dirhams. Turkish lira is not valid in the country. It is advisable to have Euros or USD for currency exchange.

The local time zone of the Kingdom of Morocco is GMT+1, and there is a time difference of (-2 hours) with Turkey. This difference may increase to 3 hours during some periods.

Participants agree to join the tours mentioned in the program and not to disrupt the program and hereby accept to pay the amount previously indicated in the tour program to the tour official during the trip regarding local guides, museum & historical site fees, city taxes, and any earphone audio system expenses that may arise. Participants have been fully and accurately informed about this matter.

Since the Chefchaouen and Ouarzazate regions are boutique areas, a 3* or boutique hotel may be provided depending on the seasonal density. Guests who purchase our tour have bought it knowing this.

PC651 SAW CMN 20:45 00:05*

PC652 CMN SAW 01:10 07:50

April & May & June & July & August & 03,10 October

PC651 SAW CMN 19:45 23:00

PC652 CMN SAW 00:05 06:45

— Istanbul (SAW) – Casablanca (CMN) – Istanbul (SAW) route with economy class flight ticket from Pegasus Airlines — Airport taxes — Airport-hotel-airport transfers — 1 night bed & breakfast accommodation in a 4* hotel in Marrakech & 2 nights half-board accommodation — 1 night half-board accommodation in a 4* hotel in Ouarzazate — 1 night half-board accommodation in the Sahara Desert Camp — 1 night half-board accommodation in a 4* hotel in Fes — 1 night half-board accommodation in a 4* hotel in Chefchaouen — Casablanca City Tour — Rabat City Tour — Chefchaouen City Tour — Fes City Tour — Ifrane City Tour — Midelt Tour — Tinghir Tour — Ait Benhaddou Tour — Film Studios Tour (entry fee not included) — Marrakech City Tour — Majorelle Garden Tour (entry fee not included) — 7 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners — TURSAB professional liability insurance — Turkish-speaking guiding service
- Travel health insurance - All personal expenses and hotel extras - International departure tax - Lunches - Tourist city taxes - Museum and archaeological site entrance fees - All drinks, including water, served with meals - Driver tips 5 Euro per person (optional).
GENERAL TERMS 1- General Terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently of the tour program. 2- If sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved, Wtatil can cancel the tour up to 21 days before the travel date. In such a case, cancellation information will be communicated to the guest. The entire tour fee will be refunded to the guest. For refunds of additional services purchased outside of the tour; domestic flight segments purchased from Wtatil will also be refunded to the guest. If a visa service was used to apply for a visa on behalf of the guest, these services cannot be refunded, as they have been utilized. If no visa application has been made, the visa and travel health insurance will also be canceled, and a refund will be made. If the guest purchased domestic flight segments from a different provider independent of Wtatil, they cannot claim any refund from Wtatil in the event that the trip is canceled by Wtatil. The guest accepts in advance any monetary and moral losses that may arise due to the cancellation of the tour when purchasing the tour; Wtatil cannot be held responsible. 3- If sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved, Wtatil has the right to show goodwill and not cancel the tour. In this case, the provision of the tour specifically for the guest will be considered, and the included guiding services will only cover the international round-trip airport transfers. Cancellation and Changes 4- Our guests have the right to cancel without penalty by notifying Wtatil in writing up to 30 days before the tour departure date, except for airline tickets that have been paid for and/or committed to. In case of less than 31 days remaining until the trip start date, the guest can cancel by paying a penalty equal to 50% of the remaining tour fee. In cases where there are 15 days or less left until the trip start date, the guest may cancel by paying the full tour fee as a penalty. In case of cancellation requests, the refund conditions for additional services such as domestic flights, visa services, and travel health insurance may vary depending on the cancellation request period, so it is necessary to inquire in advance about the refunds. Wtatil cannot give any guarantees regarding refunds for additional services. Guiding Services and Extra Tours 5- The days and times of the tours specified in the program can be changed by the guide based on the open/closed status of the museums and historical sites to be visited and weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during the tours. 6- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are conducted as brief tours of a maximum of 2-3 hours, utilizing a vehicle and guided narration, and do not include museum or historical site admissions. In the event that the panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program on the same days and times, cannot be carried out due to local authorities not allowing visits or closed roads for any activity, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions, Wtatil cannot be held responsible for not being able to conduct the relevant tours. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot in places where road access is prohibited or not allowed. 7- Our guide may change the days of the city tour and/or additional tours based on participant numbers and the closure status of museums and historical sites while adhering to the content of our tours. This applies in cases of changes in flight times as well. 8- Important considerations for tours to be conducted by Speed Boats include: not eating heavy meals immediately before boarding the boat and not drinking excessive amounts of water. Guests with stomach, back, neck complaints, or pregnant guests must inform their guides about their conditions. 9- There will be no refunds for not participating in the services included in the prices stated regarding tours or meal services. About Flights 10- Wtatil acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline, and in the event of disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish legislation as well as the Hague Protocol and Warsaw Convention will apply. 11- Delays or changes in flight times may occur on scheduled and charter flights. Wtatil is obliged to inform guests of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has accepted the risk of flight time changes/cancellations while purchasing the trip. 12- Children aged 0-2 only pay the airport tax fee. 13- According to airline regulations, if the outbound flight of a round-trip ticket purchased is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline. 14- The check-in and boarding processes required for those participating in flights are personal responsibilities, and these processes must be carried out by the guests themselves at the airports in advance, at the respective airline counters, or online through the airline's websites. 15- Last-minute delays and gate changes during flights are announced vocally at airports and displayed on information boards in the area. This information must be monitored by the guests themselves. 16- Wtatil is not responsible for those who are not present at the designated airport at the specified times in accordance with airline rules, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete these operations on time but do not board the plane. All expenses for guests who miss their flights for participating in the tour, including obtaining new round-trip tickets and transfers in the visited area, etc., will be borne by them. 17- The general baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. If there are domestic flights in the destination country, this baggage allowance may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of Wtatil. 18- For our guests who wish to upgrade their tickets using miles (to business or first class); upgrade operations can be carried out depending on the airline's (check with your airline regarding your membership) availability after the tickets are issued. No guarantee of upgrade applies for every flight. Please check if the tickets for the program are in an upgradeable class. 19- Meals and online check-in services may be subject to extra charges in some airlines. Other Matters 20- Wtatil will not accept any responsibility for any changes or cancellations made by guests directly contacting the hotel. In this case, Wtatil's cancellation conditions will apply. 21- In cases where hotels are provided by category information without specifying names in the tour program and/or options are presented for the same destination, Wtatil will inform the guest 48 hours before the departure of the trip. 22- During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located at distances greater than the specified locations or kilometers. In this case, Wtatil will inform guests 15 days before the date of the trip. 23- At the time of booking the purchased tour; the guest must correctly enter/report the name, date of birth, and passport number as stated on the passport into the system. Airline tickets are issued based on this information. The penalty fee for any cancellations or changes due to incorrect information will be charged to the guests. 24- To use your mobile phones abroad, please check with your service provider before leaving Turkey to ensure your phone is activated for international use. 25- The check-in time for accommodation in hotels is 15:00, and the check-out time is 12:00. 26- Requests related to rooms (high floor, close to common areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) will be reported to the hotel by Wtatil. Every effort will be made to ensure that reserved rooms meet the guests' preferences according to the hotel's availability. The fulfillment of these requests depends on the hotel's availability at the time of check-in and cannot be guaranteed by Wtatil. 27- Breakfast served at hotels may vary from the rich breakfast traditionally offered in Turkish cuisine. It is generally served as a continental breakfast, consisting of limited options such as butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall designated for groups. 28- Occasionally, a double bed may be provided instead of a twin-bedded room. Most European hotels offer rooms with two beds that can be joined if necessary. 29- Child and extra bed policies may vary by hotel and room type. 30- All types of extra beds and baby cots are provided upon request and according to the hotel's availability, and they must be approved by the hotel. 31- The maximum capacity for extra beds or baby cots in the room is one (1). 32- In triple rooms, there is an extra bed application, and the bed assigned to the 3rd person in such rooms is usually smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed + one extra bed. Extra beds consist of foldable beds and coach beds. Guests acknowledge that they have accepted the potential crowding and bed types in the standard room due to the additional beds required for reservations for triple rooms and/or those with children. 33- In hotel reservations, if the number of children to stay with adults and their ages are inaccurately declared by guests, the relevant hotels may charge additional fees. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the guest who made the incorrect declaration. Hotels may request identification for age verification for children. 34- In reservations for 2 adults + 1 child, there may not be a separate bed for the child. Child prices are only valid if the child is staying alongside two adults. Child discounts apply only to the age group corresponding to the “single child” staying with two adults. 35- The currency exchange during the day will be reflected in the TL prices. The rates at the time of payment are applicable. Additional requests and extra services you receive at the hotel (minibar, ironing, etc.) are subject to extra charges at the hotel and are not included in the purchase price. 36- Some countries have different applications regarding city, tourism, or local taxes. All such city, tourism, or other taxes currently applied will be collected from the guest by the hotel during entry or exit. 37- The travel distances provided in the programs are based on maps. Traveling times may be extended due to traffic, weather conditions, the geographical location of the visited country, roadworks, and conditions. 38- Wtatil may change the sequence of cities on the program and the main airline to be flown as necessary or as it deems appropriate, without altering the content of the program. 39- Personal items, bags, suitcases, passports/identities of the participants in the tour are under their own responsibility, and Wtatil is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. If forgotten items are found, the costs incurred during their delivery to the country and/or individual are the responsibility of the item owner. 40- Participants in the tour are required to carry their travel health insurance policies and any necessary medications and reports for any health issues. 41- For any extra expenses, at check-in, the hotel may request a government-issued photo ID/passport and a credit card or cash deposit, which will be returned to the guest upon check-out and is solely between the hotel and the guest, with no intervention from Wtatil. Visa and Passport 42- There is no visa requirement for Turkish citizens. 43- Guests must ensure that their passports are valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the travel date. 44- To have an entry-exit stamp printed in your passport at customs/borders, your passport must have at least 2 blank pages. 45- The exemption from visa requirements for entry into the countries on this tour does not mean entry/exit is guaranteed as the border police have the authority to deny entry/ exit. Wtatil is not responsible for this; the responsibility lies with the passenger. 46- Guests who are not Turkish citizens or hold dual citizenship and plan to participate in the tour using their other country’s passport must personally consult the relevant consulates regarding the visa procedures of the country they will travel to; otherwise, Wtatil will not be responsible for any resulting consequences. 47- In order to avoid problems at the customs border of the visited country due to torn, worn, wet, and/or similarly damaged passports, passports must be renewed. Failing this, the responsibility lies with the passenger. 48- Minors under 18 years of age traveling alone or with only one parent may be asked for a document showing the mutual consent of both parents upon entry/exit from the country by the authorities, so it is advised that guests under 18 and their parents show sensitivity on this matter.