North Africa · Morocco

Grand Morocco Tour: A Night in the Sahara

An 8-day journey across Morocco: film-set Ouarzazate, the kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, sunrise in the Sahara, Alpine-style Ifrane, Fes and Chefchaouen.

Istanbul
Casablanca
Marrakesh
Essaouira
Aït Benhaddou
Ouarzazate
Sahara
Ifrane
Fes
Chefchaouen
Tangier
Rabat

Duration8 days / 7 nights

DepartureIstanbul (Sabiha Gökçen)

AirlineAir Arabia

Next departure26 January 2027

From€1,350

Highlights

A night in the Sahara
UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou
Crossing the Atlas Mountains
Fes and Chefchaouen

Departure dates and prices

Departure – ReturnAirlinePer person

Tue, 26 Jan 2027 – Tue, 2 Feb 20278 days / 7 nightsAir Arabia€1,350Best price

Sun, 31 Jan 2027 – Sun, 7 Feb 20278 days / 7 nightsAir Arabia€1,350Best price

Sat, 10 Apr 2027 – Sat, 17 Apr 20278 days / 7 nightsAir Arabia€1,350Best price

Sat, 26 Jun 2027 – Sat, 3 Jul 20278 days / 7 nightsAir Arabia€1,350Best price

Sun, 4 Jul 2027 – Sun, 11 Jul 20278 days / 7 nightsAir Arabia€1,350Best price

Prices are per person sharing a double room. Ask for a quote for single supplements and child discounts.

Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul – Casablanca
Overnight flight to Casablanca.
Day 2
Casablanca – Marrakesh
Marrakesh and the Majorelle Garden.
Day 3
Marrakesh – Essaouira – Marrakesh
Essaouira on the Atlantic.
Day 4
Marrakesh – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
Over the Atlas to the film studios and the mud-brick kasbah of Aït Benhaddou.
Day 5
Ouarzazate – Tinghir – Sahara
Todra Gorge and a night at a Sahara desert camp.
Day 6
Sahara – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Sunrise over the dunes, then via Ifrane to Fes.
Day 7
Fes – Chefchaouen – Tangier
The medina of Fes and blue Chefchaouen.
Day 8
Tangier – Rabat – Casablanca
Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca.
Day 9
Casablanca – Istanbul
The Hassan II Mosque area and flight home.

Included

Return Air Arabia flights with 20 kg baggage
7 nights in 4-star hotels and a desert camp, half board
Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, Fes madrasa and film studio entries
Luxury coach and professional driver throughout
Professional Turkish-speaking guide
Local guides
Airport welcome and all transfers
Airport and city taxes

Not included

Lunches
Drinks with meals and during breaks
Turkish departure fee
Travel health insurance
Personal expenses and hotel extras

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the Grand Morocco Tour: A Night in the Sahara?

Return Air Arabia flights with 20 kg baggage; 7 nights in 4-star hotels and a desert camp, half board; Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, Fes madrasa and film studio entries; Luxury coach and professional driver throughout; Professional Turkish-speaking guide; Local guides; Airport welcome and all transfers; Airport and city taxes.

When is the next departure?

The next departure is on 26 January 2027 from Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen). There are 5 dates to choose from.

How long is the Morocco tour?

We offer a 5-day short tour, a 6-day imperial cities tour and an 8-day Grand Morocco tour including the Sahara.

Do we stay in the Sahara?

Yes, the 8-day Grand Morocco tour includes a night at a desert camp with sunrise over the dunes.

Are dinners included?

Yes, our Morocco tours are half board: breakfast and dinner are included.