Marrakech authentic half day city tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The authentic Marrakech city tour allows you to learn about the secret sides of the old city and its alleys.
As the tour will take place in different parts of the city that were built during different dynasties, you will discover different types of architecture and its evolution from the 11th to 19th century.
Your official tour guide and your driver will be here to show you carefully the attractions, starting from the southern part of the old city and finishing in the northern part.

What's Included

Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Entrance tickets with the basic tour package ($12.00)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

we pick up from a specific place inside the Medina of Marrakech.

OR
Meeting point

Your official tour guide will be waiting for you front of the famous Cafe Restaurant France in the Main Square (Jemaa El Fna), with official tourist guide badge and holding a signboard with your names.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Koutoubia Mosque

    You will start by exploring the largest Mosque in Medina of Marrakech. The mosque is known by several names, such as Jamaa Elkoutoubia (Bookseller's Mosque). Here you will explore the Moorish architecture from the 11th century from the Mouahad's Dynasty.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bab Agnaou

    The next stop is front of the famous gate of the southern side of the city (Medina) - the entrance to Kasbah. The gate was built during the defiance of Marrakech by Mouahad's dynasty in order to receive citizens from the oldest city in the heart of the Atlas mountains "AGHMAT". The gate represents magnificent architecture in terms of culture and Moorish design during the 11th century. From the Bab Agnaou's gate you can get to explore the hidden Kasbah and Moulay Yazid Mosque. This side of the Medina is located in the southern part of the city, that was built in a different period in the history of Marrakech.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The authenticity of the tour comes from the most important spots that you will explore, such as museum Dar Elbacha. The museum is considered one of the best attractions from the middle of the 19th century. Inside the museum you will be invited to explore the mosaic and the curved seder wood in the ceiling adding to an extract from the Jewish culture in Morocco in the same period of the edification of the old estate of Thami Lglaoui le Bach in the southern part of Morocco.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Le Jardin Secret

    The next stop will be to explore the famous secret garden in the heart of the old city. The origin of the complex dates back to the Saadien dynasty and it was restored in the middle of the 19th century. This attraction was the main estate of very important political figures. It is considered a part of the great tradition of the Arab-Andalusian and Moorish palaces. You will learn about the secret of the irrigation systems created to satisfy the complex needs of water that comes from the Atlas mountains using underground canals to serve fountains, the typical Moroccan Hammams, Kitchens...

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    After cultural, architecture and historical experience your official tour guide will assist and give advice concerning the souks rules, such as bargaining and the tips the get a very good shopping deal in the most bustling market that offers everything - from colorful and traditional clothing adding to antiques, fabrics, bags, poofs, Berber rugs, etc. In the lamp souks you will touch the Aldin lamps. After that you will be guided to the spice market to explore the secret of the Moroccan foods and taste the different spices and flavours.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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