Morocco – time for adventures, time to treat yourself to a feast for all senses. What an incredible combination of sensations, sounds, colors, street markets, the architecture of citadels, mosques, the heavy gates of royal palaces, sophisticated French, hot Spanish, Mediterranean blue, fragrant mint tea poured from silver teapots, the aroma of Ras el Hanout, delicious street food, colorful clothes and ceramics, and the medinas... No, enough, let us take you there!

Come to our little shop of experiences, buy yourself kilograms of North African charm, we will add a teacup of smiles, just as much thirst for adventure, and a spoonful of knowledge. Get your dose of "Morocco" for the long winter.

Transit flight via Istanbul with regular Turkish Airlines flights!

• 2 nights in Marrakech.
• 1 night in Ouarzazate.
• 1 unforgettable night in the Sahara Desert.
• 2 nights in Fes.
• 1 night in the Blue City Chefchaouen.
• 1 night in Casablanca.
• 2 nights in Spain/Benalmadena and an excursion in Malaga.

Route:
Sofia - Istanbul - Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Tinhir – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi (Sahara) - Fes - Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca – Tangier – Tarifa – Benalmadena - Malaga – Istanbul - Sofia

Day 1: 20.10.25 Sofia - Istanbul - Marrakech (Dinner)

Meeting at Sofia Airport, Terminal 2 with our representative at 07:15 hrs (two hours before the flight). Registration and baggage check-in to Marrakech with Turkish Airlines flight Sofia - Istanbul at 09:25 hrs. Landing at Istanbul Airport at 10:55 hrs. Meeting with the representative at Istanbul Airport, who will accompany you to the gate for the direct flight at 12:00 hrs with Turkish Airlines to Marrakech (duration approx. 4 hours). Landing at Marrakech Airport at 15:30 hrs. Welcome by your professional guide in Morocco (service on site is entirely in Bulgarian). Transfer and accommodation in hotel Meriem 4* or similar in Marrakech. Free time, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 2: 21.10.25 Marrakech (Breakfast, Dinner)

Breakfast. Marrakech city tour. You will get acquainted with the top sights and historical monuments of the city. The Menara Gardens, where among the many olive groves, you will see the pool irrigated by canals coming from the High Atlas, created by the Almohad dynasty in the 12th century. You will admire the fresh Andalusian gardens called Lalla Hasna Park, located next to the Koutoubia Mosque, which we will see from the outside – the largest mosque in Marrakech and one of the most imposing in Morocco and the Maghreb. We will pass through the souks, amazing with masterfully crafted goods, then reach the Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the beating heart of Marrakech. Shrouded in mystery, the most discussed city square in the world is one of Marrakech's biggest tourist attractions. Here gather cobra and monkey tamers, acrobats, merchants, dancers... and the whole square comes alive, and from the storytellers, you can learn incredible tales and stories. After a 1-hour break in the square, we will continue through the labyrinthine streets of the Medina, visiting an authentic Berber pharmacy, where specialized pharmacists and producers of natural cosmetics, typical local spices, various creams, and herbs will introduce us to the application of argan oil, saffron, ras el hanout, arnica, ginseng, nigella, mint tea... and we can buy the products we desire.

Our excursion will continue with a visit to the Jardin Majorelle (entrance fee included) – in the 1920s, the French painter Jacques Majorelle planted palm trees and gradually created an exceptionally rich garden with flora from five continents. The gardens are built in a typical Moorish style. After Jacques Majorelle's death, the estate fell into disrepair, and the artist's widow decided to sell it. Villa "Oasis" and its adjoining gardens became the property of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. They restored this place, which, by Majorelle's will, remains open to visitors. Today there are over 350 species of plants – cacti, banana trees, bamboo, palms, ferns, lotuses, and aquatic vegetation. Return to hotel Meriem 4* in Marrakech or similar. Free time. Dinner and overnight stay.

Option 1 - Evening (Optional): Organized night tour of Marrakech by horse-drawn carriages (4 people per carriage), followed by a walking tour through the Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Experience authentic Morocco as musicians, dancers, storytellers, comedians, acrobats, street dentists, sellers of anti-black magic products, and henna tattoo artists gather every evening. Enjoy fresh juices, boiled snails, traditional grilled dishes, local sweets, dates, dried fruits, and nuts. Ascend to a cafe terrace overlooking the square for a complimentary tea, soft drink, or coffee, enjoying the grand spectacle of Jemaa el-Fnaa. Free time in the square and return to the hotel by bus. Includes: carriage ride, bus, local guide, Bulgarian translator, one non-alcoholic drink. Price: 40€ per person.

Option 2 - Evening (Optional): Visit the Fantasia show spectacle with dinner included at the Chez Ali complex. Dinner in a typical Berber tent with folklore dances and a horse riding demonstration (drinks extra). Menu: Harira soup, Couscous with meat or vegetarian, Roasted lamb, Seasonal fruits, Mint tea, and sweets. Price: 55€ per person (booked and paid locally to the guide).

Day 3: 22.10.25 Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate (Breakfast, Dinner)

Breakfast and departure for Ouarzazate. We will travel the ancient caravan route through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, reaching 2260m altitude. Experience the spirit of this majestic range, linked to the Greek myth of Atlas. Stop at the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou for free time for lunch (optional) and exploration. This fortified city, a UNESCO site, was a resting place for caravans. It showcases traditional Moroccan pise-clay architecture and is a popular filming location (Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, The Mummy, etc.). Arrive in Ouarzazate, the "Gateway to the Sahara." Visit the Cinema Museum with sets and props from films like Cleopatra, Indiana Jones, Sahara, Aladdin, etc. Accommodation at hotel La Perle du Sud 4* or similar. Free time. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: 23.10.25 Ouarzazate - Tinhir Oasis - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Sahara (Breakfast, Dinner)

Breakfast. Departure towards Erfoud. A journey filled with oases and picturesque landscapes, passing through the Todra Gorges and the El Jorf oasis. We will walk through the impressive Todra Gorges, marveling at the high, sheer cliffs. Stop for lunch (not included) at a traditional restaurant.

Continue towards the sandy desert. Optional stop en route to Erfoud to buy traditional Berber clothing (djellabas, kaftans, babouches, scarves) – bargaining is essential! Proceed to Erfoud, known for its dates and fossils (the area was once a seabed). NASA uses the surrounding terrain for Mars simulations. Arrive in Erfoud and transfer by 4x4 vehicles to the legendary dunes of Erg Chebbi, among the largest in the Sahara. Arrive in the desert. Accommodation at desert camp Campamento lujo Yasmina 4* or similar. Free time and dinner. Experience the magic and silence of the desert with a traditional Moroccan dinner and overnight stay in a Berber setting. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Optional 4x4 Excursion: Explore the wild Sahara, meet Gnawa nomads. Price: 35€ per person (min 12 people, booked locally). Visit a nomadic family in their khaima tents, learn about their lifestyle, see fossil-rich areas, visit abandoned lead mines for panoramic views, see a deserted French Legion settlement, and meet the Gnawa tribe (descendants of slaves) to experience their traditional trance-inducing music. Stop in Hassi Labied village to see palm groves and traditional irrigation systems (khettaras). Option to buy a Berber pizza cooked on embers for lunch. Return to the camp. Optional pool party with traditional music (bring your own drinks). Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 5: 24.10.25 Erg Chebbi – Al Rachidia – Midelt – Ifrane - Fes (Breakfast, Dinner)

An exceptional start to the day in the Sahara...

Optional Morning Activity: Before breakfast, enjoy a camel ride to witness the sunrise over the mystical Sahara dunes. Price: 25€ per person (min 10 people, booked locally).

After enjoying the sunrise and breakfast, depart for Fes. Stop at a fossil factory in Erfoud to see local marble and fossils. Travel through Al Rachidia and Midelt (located at the crossroads of the Atlas ranges), where there will be free time for lunch (optional). The route continues through the Middle Atlas towards Ifrane, known as "Morocco's Switzerland." Short stop to see Barbary macaques (wild monkeys). Stop in Ifrane (1713m altitude), a picturesque ski resort with European-style architecture, near Ifrane National Park (over 500 sq km) with its cedar forests, once home to the Atlas lion (extinct in the wild). Continue to Fes. Accommodation at hotel Sofia 4* or similar. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 6: 25.10.25 Fes (Breakfast, Dinner)

Breakfast. Today is dedicated to Fes. First, head to the Royal Palace with its seven golden gates (photos from outside). Nearby is the old Jewish quarter (Mellah), established in 1438, where we'll observe the differences between Jewish (e.g., cedarwood balconies) and Muslim architecture. Then, drive up to the Borj Sud viewpoint for a panoramic view of the Fes el Bali Medina, resembling Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives.

Visit the old Medina (UNESCO site), the world's largest pedestrian zone with over 9,000 labyrinthine streets. Witness the processing and dyeing of famous Moroccan leather at one of the oldest tanneries. Stop at Nejjarine Square, the heart of the Medina. Visit workshops for souvenirs, observing bronze work and hand engraving. See the exterior of the Clepsydra (ancient water clock). Visit the Bou Inania Madrasa. Pass by the Al-Qarawiyyin University (world's oldest, founded by Fatima al-Fihri, now a mosque - non-Muslims not allowed inside) and the mosque housing the tomb of Fes's founder, Idris II. Return to the hotel. Free time. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 7: 26.10.25 Fes – Chefchaouen (Breakfast, Dinner)

Breakfast. Departure for Chefchaouen, the "Blue City," located in the Rif Mountains. Founded in the 15th century, its initial population consisted of Muslims and Jews expelled from Al-Andalus, giving the old part an Andalusian feel with narrow, winding streets and blue-washed houses. Inside the medina, visit Outa el Hammam square, the heart of the city, featuring the Kasbah and the Mosque with its octagonal minaret. Outside the medina, visit the famous Ras el-Maa waterfall, enjoying the sound of water and the green hills. Free time for lunch (optional) and independent exploration. Accommodation at hotel Parador 4* or similar. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: 27.10.25 Chefchaouen - Rabat - Kasbah of the Udayas - Casablanca (Breakfast, Dinner)

Breakfast. Depart for Casablanca. En route, explore the capital city, Rabat. The city tour includes the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Hassan Tower (exterior view). If possible, visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, admiring its beautiful white labyrinthine streets with decorated wooden gates, reaching the "Semaphore Platform" for magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Bou Regreg River estuary (a former pirate gathering place), and the long beaches.

Arrive in Casablanca. While the name evokes Hollywood glamour, it's the Kingdom's commercial capital. Accommodation at hotel Suisse 4* or similar, located near a famous area on Casablanca's Atlantic coast. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 9: 28.10.25 Casablanca - Tangier – Benalmadena/Malaga (Breakfast, Dinner)

Breakfast. Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, romantically set by the Atlantic Ocean (entrance fee approx. 13€ pp, optional, paid locally). After free time, depart for Tangier, passing through Casablanca's affluent Anfa district. Ferry crossing from Africa to Europe: Tangier/Morocco – Tarifa/Spain (approx. 1 hour). Arrive in Benalmadena (approx. 2 hours). Accommodation at hotel Hotel Vive Mar 4* or similar in Benalmadena. Free time. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10: 29.10.25 Benalmadena - Malaga (Breakfast, Dinner)

Breakfast. Free time. Half-day excursion to Malaga (included in the price). Depart from the hotel in Benalmadena for a panoramic tour of Malaga. Followed by a walking tour with a licensed guide introducing the city's rich history and culture (entrance fees not included). After the tour, free time for strolling and shopping to soak up the atmosphere of this wonderful city.

Malaga is the sunny pearl of the Costa del Sol – a city with ancient heritage, impressive architecture, and incredible cuisine. While wandering the charming streets of the old town, you'll discover the Alcazaba fortress, the "La Manquita" Cathedral, and Picasso's birthplace. Don't miss trying traditional tapas and local sweet wine while enjoying the beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 11: 30.10.25 Benalmadena - Malaga - Istanbul - Sofia (Breakfast)

Breakfast. Hotel check-out around 09:00 hrs. Transfer to Malaga Airport for the return flight to Istanbul at 12:05 hrs, with baggage checked through to Sofia (flight duration approx. 4 hours). Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 18:30 hrs. Meeting with the assistant at Istanbul Airport, who will accompany you to the gate for the flight to Sofia at 20:30 hrs. Landing at Sofia Airport, Terminal 2 at 20:50 hrs.

• Flights: Turkish Airlines flight ticket Sofia – Istanbul – Marrakech / Malaga - Istanbul - Sofia including airport taxes and baggage (checked 23 kg, carry-on 8 kg).
• Transfers: All transfers with an air-conditioned bus according to the program.
• Ferry: Morocco/Tangier – Tarifa/Spain.
• Accommodation (Morocco): 8 nights on half-board basis (breakfast and dinner) in program hotels.
• Accommodation (Spain): 2 nights in Spain/Benalmadena on half-board basis (breakfast and dinner) and an excursion in Malaga.
• Visits: Included visit to the Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech.
• Visits: Visit and overnight stay in the "Blue City" Chefchaouen.
• Guide: Bulgarian-speaking tour guide during the entire stay in Morocco and Spain.
• Assistance: Meeting assistant in the transit hall at Istanbul Airport.
• Insurance: Medical insurance for the travel period with coverage of 10,000 EUR.

• Lunches during the trip – paid locally (around 13 – 15 EUR).
• Optional activities and excursions paid locally.
• Tips for local representatives – 15 EUR for the entire stay, paid locally at your discretion.
• Fuel Surcharge, if applicable due to significant fuel price changes. Announced upon final payment.
• Cancellation Insurance - reimburses the amount paid in case of cancellation for health or other demonstrable reasons to the insurer (details below).

Departure (20.10.2025):

• Sofia (SOF) 09:25 - Istanbul (IST) 10:50
• Istanbul (IST) 12:00 - Marrakech (RAK) 15:30

Return (30.10.2025):

• Malaga (AGP) 15:05 - Istanbul (IST) 18:30 (*Return time specified as 20:30, should be checked)
• Istanbul (IST) 20:30 - Sofia (SOF) 20:50

*Flight schedule is listed in local time at the destinations. The airline reserves the right to change schedules.

Payment Method:

• Deposit of 300 EUR or 600 BGN per person upon booking.
• Final payment due 30 days before the departure date!

Cancellation Policy (by Traveler):

• Up to 60 days before departure date – no penalty.
• From 59 days to 21 days – penalty of 300 EUR / 600 BGN.
• From 20 days until the day of departure – 100% of the trip cost.

Other Conditions:

• If the USER voluntarily terminates their trip during its duration, all additional costs, including transport, are at their own expense.
• The USER has the right to transfer their right to travel to a third party no later than 10 working days before the travel date, obliging to pay the TOUR OPERATOR only the amounts due related to the possible reissue of tickets.

Cancellation Insurance (Optional):

• The tour operator offers the possibility to conclude an additional "Cancellation of Travel" insurance policy under Art. 80, para. 1, item 14 of the Tourism Act.
• Protection in case of unexpected travel disruption due to health, professional, or family reasons.
• Covers the costs of cancellation and for paid but unused services if the trip is interrupted.
• Must be concluded no later than 5 calendar days from the date of deposit payment.
• The insurance premium is approximately 3% of the insured amount. More information at the office.

Required Documents:

• Copy of international passport with min. validity of 6 months after the excursion date.
• For children under 18 traveling with one or no parent: Notarized authorization from one or both parents!
• As of now: Travel is visa-free and without medical requirements for immunizations.

Participation Conditions:

• No age restrictions.
• The trip as a whole is NOT suitable for persons with reduced mobility.
• Minimum number of tourists required for the program: 35.
• Booking deadline: 30 days before departure.
• Notification deadline for not meeting minimum: 30 days before departure.

Remarks:

• Price change is possible in case of: change in transport costs (fuel), taxes; change of more than 3% in the exchange rate; unforeseen price increases from partners, etc.
• Package prices are calculated at an exchange rate of 1.00 EUR = 1.95583 BGN.
• Airlines may apply a fuel surcharge due to changing fuel prices. In such a case, the tour operator reserves the right to change the travel price by the actual value of the fuel surcharge, payable by the consumer no later than 14 days before departure.
• The airline reserves the right to change flight times, about which the tour operator will inform consumers promptly.
• The tour operator is NOT responsible for changes in museum fees and opening hours. Changes may occur.
• The tour operator reserves the right to change the sequence of the program due to reasons beyond their control.
• The tour operator is not responsible for tourists denied entry by the relevant border authorities.
• The tour operator will inform tourists before departure about any requirements, procedures, and recommendations concerning entry and stay in the Kingdom of Morocco.
• The tour operator reserves the right to change the hotels mentioned in the program with similar ones of the same category if necessary.

Local Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

• Exchange rate: 1 EUR ≈ 10/10.50 MAD.
• It is recommended to carry EUR (the dollar exchange rate is not favorable).
• Prices are quoted in MAD and EUR; both currencies are in circulation.
• You can exchange EUR for MAD in Bulgaria or at the reception of hotels in Morocco.

Average Temperatures (April, May, September, October): around 25 - 28°C, sunny.

Electricity: No adapter needed. Plugs type C and E. Voltage 220 V, frequency 50 Hz.

Type of Transport Used: Airplane, Bus, 4x4 Jeep, Ferry.

Safety and Security:

• Crime in the country is under control and relatively low.
• As everywhere in the world, it is preferable not to walk at night or during the day in remote or poorer neighborhoods, or go outside populated areas without companions.
• It is advisable for women not to walk alone in the evening, even on the main streets of large cities.
• It is not recommended for foreigners to use public transport, where pickpockets often operate. Prefer using taxi services.