MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE – MARCH 25, 2025

Meeting at the airport and direct flight with Aegean to the "Red City", the cosmopolitan, vibrant Marrakech. Arrival, transfer and check-in at our hotel. Afternoon free for a first walk in the city. Overnight.

Our tour of the city today will begin at the Koutoubia Mosque, which we see from the outside, as non-Muslims are not allowed to visit. The minaret of this mosque is the symbol of the city. We will continue with the El Bahia Palace, that is, the palace of the favored one, built at the end of the 19th century, as well as the Dar Si Said Museum, a beautiful palace that houses a rich collection of wooden decorations and more. We will also visit the beautiful Majorelle Gardens or Yves Saint Laurent. In the afternoon, a walk with the leader to the famous Jemaa El Fna Square or "Square of Miracles". According to UNESCO, this square is a masterpiece of oral and intangible world heritage. There, on a daily basis, a magical spectacle unfolds, made up of outdoor improvised restaurant stalls, snake charmers, storytellers and witches, in combination with the hundreds of shops that emerge from the most unlikely corners of the souks. Overnight stay.

Optional activities, excursions: Hot air balloon flight, Spa, Full-day excursion to Essaouira. Free day to discover the city that seems mysterious and relax in a dreamlike setting. Choose one of the city's selected Spas, such as LOTUS or SULTANA with its carved wooden doors and enchanting lighting, and then enjoy an afternoon mint tea by Pierre Herme in the unique garden of the hotel "LA MAMOUNIA" - the city's emblem. Have lunch on the terrace of EL FENN, open the door of the LOTUS JARDIN CABANA and enjoy your cocktail with a view of the Koutoubia Minaret. You can also live a unique experience flying in a hot air balloon and gazing at the sunrise and the stunning view of the city from above. Or even take part in an optional excursion to Essaouira. Description of Full-day excursion to Essaouira Morning departure for Essaouira, a city on the Atlantic coast, dressed in white and blue, which today is an important center of Moroccan artistic creation. Climb the castle and enjoy the magnificent view, walk along the ocean and listen to the chirping of seagulls... Essaouira will certainly leave you with beautiful images. In the area of ​​Essaouira and Marrakech, argan trees grow, from which the very expensive argan oil is obtained. The branches of argan trees bear wild thorns, which prove to be an effective deterrent for those who wish to collect their fruits - for everyone, except for the intrepid goats, who climb these trees! Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Departure for the legendary Ouarzazate, the "Gate of the Desert", a city that seems to have come out of an Arab fairy tale, which was a fortress of the French Legionnaires. Shortly before arriving, we will make a stop to visit the amazing ksar/fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, caravans carrying gold, salt and other valuable cargo stopped to rest, being safe and protected from robber raids. Due to its location and its picturesqueness, it has often been used as a film set. Arrival in Ouarzazate and check-in at our hotel. Dinner. Overnight.

After breakfast, departure for Marrakech. We will make a photo stop at the Kasbah Taurit and then visit the infamous film studio "Atlas", where scenes from many films and television series have been filmed - Gladiator, Alexander the Great, Asterix and Cleopatra, Prison Break, The Mummy, Game of Thrones, etc. It is the largest film studio in the world, as well as a popular tourist destination. In fact, many of the sets of famous films remain intact!. Departure for Marrakech.

Transfer to the airport and return flight to Athens. Arrival on the same day