A mountain town beautiful with fantastical blue-colored buildings. The old town is small, so you can easily explore it on foot. There are streets with colorful decorations here and there throughout the town and many photogenic spots.
Morocco's oldest city with 1,200 years of history. The Fez old town, with many narrow alleys and called a labyrinth city, is registered as a World Heritage Site. There are abundant highlights such as the Bab Bou Jeloud gate, the Madrasa, the tannery, and mosques.
The world's largest desert. The magnificent scenery of the Sahara Desert, wrapped in a silent world, seeps deep into the heart of every traveler who visits. You view the sunrise over the great Merzouga dune, where orange sand dunes fold over one another in many layers.
A kasbah where several Berber families still live today, preserved in very good condition. It is also registered as a World Heritage Site. It is famous as the filming location for movies such as "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Gladiator."
A gorge called the Grand Canyon of Morocco. The gorge, with nearly vertical cliffs continuing on both sides, is also famous as a sacred place for rock climbers.
An exciting, bustling city visited by tourists from around the world. The Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, registered as an intangible cultural heritage, bustles with snake charmers and street performers during the day, and at night countless stalls line up, enveloping it in a lively atmosphere.
Departure from Istanbul ⇒ to Marrakech or Casablanca, Morocco. If arriving at Marrakech airport, by car (English-speaking driver) to Casablanca (about 250 km / about 3 hours).
A local driver (English-speaking) will be waiting at the airport. After check-in (from 15:00), free time in Casablanca.
By car (English-speaking driver) to Chefchaouen (about 365 km / about 6 hours). After check-in (from 15:00), free time in Chefchaouen. Please have dinner at the hotel.
Morning: free time in Chefchaouen. Enjoy sightseeing in the "blue town" of Chefchaouen as you please. Please have lunch at Restaurant Bab Ssour.
Afternoon: by car (English-speaking driver) to Fez (about 200 km / about 4 hours). After arriving at the Fez hotel, free time in Fez. Please have dinner on your own.
Morning: free time in Fez. Enjoy sightseeing in World Heritage Fez as you please.
Afternoon: by car (English-speaking driver) to Merzouga (about 470 km / about 8.5 hours). Along the way, we stop at a restaurant for lunch (please pay on your own). We also stop at Ifrane, a highland resort called the Switzerland of Morocco.
After arriving at the Merzouga hotel, please have dinner at the hotel.
Early morning: sunrise viewing over the magnificent great Sahara dune (on your own).
Morning: by car (English-speaking driver) through the Kasbah Road to Ait Ben Haddou (about 400 km / about 7 hours). Along the way, we stop at a restaurant for lunch (please pay on your own). We also stop at the Todra Gorge, called the Grand Canyon of Morocco.
Evening: after arrival, free time in Ait Ben Haddou. Enjoy sightseeing in World Heritage Ait Ben Haddou as you please. Arrival at a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Ouarzazate (about 30 km / about 30 minutes from Ait Ben Haddou). Please have dinner on your own.
Morning: by car (English-speaking driver) to the World Heritage city of Marrakech (about 182 km / about 4 hours). After arriving at the Marrakech hotel, free time in Marrakech. Enjoy shopping and sightseeing in Marrakech as you please. Please have lunch and dinner on your own.
Free time in Marrakech until departure (please complete check-out by 12:00). A local driver (English-speaking) will come to pick you up at the hotel. The hotel departure time is about 3 hours before the flight departure time. By transfer car to Marrakech airport (about 10 km / about 20 minutes).
Departure from Marrakech or Casablanca, Morocco ⇒ to Istanbul. If departing from Casablanca airport, by car (English-speaking driver) to Casablanca airport (about 250 km / about 3 hours).
*This course does not include sightseeing. There is no local guide service either.