However, Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci spoke at large events in Leverkusen and Cologne on Sunday while protesters stood outside.
Germany, under an agreement signed last year, relies on Turkey to prevent a further flood of migrants from pouring into Europe.
German Justice Minister Heiko Maas told broadcaster ARD that Erdogan`s comments were "absurd, disgraceful and outlandish" and designed to provoke a reaction from Berlin.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused Germany on Sunday of "fascist actions" reminiscent of Nazi times in a growing row over the cancellation of political rallies aimed at drumming up support for him among 1.5 million Turkish citizens in Germany.
German authorities withdrew permission last week for two rallies by Turkish citizens in German cities at which Turkish ministers were to urge a "Yes" vote in a referendum next month on granting Erdogan sweeping new presidential powers.
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