The Arkas Art Center is a small yet quite impressive art gallery with a commendable art curatorship. Housed in a historic and visually striking building, the centre takes pride in being the first in İzmir to showcase the works of numerous renowned international painters, including Picasso.

An ancient Greek settlement, Ephesus is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the Eastern Mediterranean. The marvellously excavated ruins transport you back in time, showcasing the splendour of a bygone era. The site's historical significance spans from classical Greece through the Roman Empire, when it served as the Mediterranean's primary commercial centre. Paved streets wind through squares, baths, and monumental ruins, creating a captivating journey through centuries of history. Conveniently located just an hour's ride from İzmir, Ephesus is an ideal destination for a day trip.

You will be surprised by the straight layout of the city's historical heart in sharp contrast to the usual maze of streets. A walk through Rabat's medina could look like this: start your visit at the Bab El Had gate and take Souika Street, the largest and probably busiest street in the medina. You will arrive in the Es Sabat souk, the shoe market, covered with reed mats and overflowing with babouches (leather slippers) as well as silver and gold jewellery. You then come to the partially glass-roofed Rue des Consuls where craftsmen make woollen carpets, fabrics and copperware. The medina also offers low-priced and local food, so do not hesitate to try mint tea, pastillas or tagine.