Small Group Walking City Tour by Local Guide

Kasbah of Marrakesh, Marrakech



Explore the major historical sites of Marrakech, learn Morocco history and discover the local lifestyle. Your tour guide will ensure to see Bahia Palace, Madrasa Ben Youssef and Medina Walking Tour

Highlights

  • Visit Bahia Palace, Medersa Ben Youssef, and Koutoubia Mosque
  • Meet Jemaa el-Fna's storytellers, musicians, trance dancers, and snake charmers
  • Explore Marrakech's charming markets and souks
  • Discover Marrakech's colorful spice market
  • Tour the Medina, Bahia Palace, and Medersa Ben Youssef

Description

Enjoy a half day exploring the Marrakech Medina with a professional tour guide, after meeting you at Cafe France.

Your guide will explain the itinerary, including the iconic main square, Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and the souks, while pointing out tourist traps to avoid.

You also discover the Bahia Palace and it is well maintained with woodcarving, geometric painting, and stucco work throughout the ceilings of the palace. The palace includes decorated rooms, riads, a mosque, a Koranic school, a harem, and Moorish-style architecture. The architecture of the palace follows the traditional style of the same age and region of the Islamic Moroccan theme of the main building, gardens and fountains.

The tour will be continued through the old Jewish quarter, the colorful Souks and Bazaars to local life and handicraft in Marrakech. You'll be taking strolls through markets and souks.

The Marrakesh tour will end at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the heart of Marrakesh. In other words, Jemaa El Fna is undoubtedly the international symbol of Marrakesh and is one of the main cultural spaces. As well as, it represents a unique concentration of popular Moroccan cultural traditions performed through musical, religious, artistic expressions, snake charmers and storytellers.

Includes

Licensed tour guide
Riad pickup on foot (Medina)

Excludes

Entry Fees (Bahia Palace 100 DH, Medersa Ben Youssef 50 DH)
Food and Drinks
Gratuities
Transportation
Tips (option)

Important Information

  • Bring cash to pay entry fees for Bahia Palace or Medersa Ben Youssef, as credit cards are not accepted If you are interested in photography, start early or late in the day because most historical sites get crowded

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes Bahia Palace, Medersa Ben Youssef, Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fna square, and Marrakech's markets and souks.
The tour starts at Cafe France, located near Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech.
The tour typically lasts for about half a day exploring the Marrakech Medina.
A professional local guide leads the tour, providing insights and historical context throughout Marrakech.
Yes, the tour includes a visit to Marrakech’s colorful spice market within the souks.
Yes, the walking tour is designed for small groups to ensure a personalized experience in Marrakech.
Yes, you can meet storytellers, musicians, trance dancers, and snake charmers at Jemaa el-Fna on the tour.
Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing suitable for walking around Marrakech’s Medina and outdoor sites.
Yes, the guide points out tourist traps to avoid while exploring the Medina and souks.
Check the official websites or local sources for the most up-to-date opening hours of Bahia Palace and other sites.

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