The tour of the Kasbah and the Jewish Quarter (Mellah)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Jemaa el-Fnaa (Pass by)

  Jemaa el-Fna Square is a popular space for entertainment and leisure for local residents and tourists in the city of Marrakech, Morocco. Accordingly, this square is considered the beating heart of the city of Marrakech, as it was and still is a meeting point between the city, the Kasbah, and the Mellah.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Bahia Palace

  The Bahia Palace in Marrakech is a 19th-century Andalusian-Moroccan architectural masterpiece, built in stages (beginning around 1866) to become a lavish palace sprawling across 8 hectares with 150 rooms. Built by the vizier Ahmed Ben Moussa ("Ba Hmad") for his wife, it is renowned for its marble courtyards, riad gardens, carved cedar ceilings, and colorful stucco and zellige decorations.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Saadian Tombs

  The Saadian Tombs in Marrakesh, built in 1557 and adorned by Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur al-Dhahabi, are a rare Andalusian-Moroccan architectural masterpiece in the heart of the historic Kasbah. These royal mausoleums, containing the remains of over 60 members of the Saadian dynasty, are distinguished by their lavish decorations of marble, zellige tilework, and carved stucco, and constitute a historical and cultural landmark embodying a prosperous era in history.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Mellah (Pass by)

  The Mellah of Marrakech (formerly known as Hay Salam) is one of the most prominent and historic neighborhoods in the old city. Founded by the Saadians in 1558 as a quarter for the Jewish community, it is characterized by its houses with wooden balconies, narrow alleyways, and artisan markets. It is also the second oldest Mellah in Morocco and embodies a history of coexistence.

  Admission ticket free
• Bab Agnaou (Pass by)

  Bab Agnaou is one of the nineteen gates of the walls of Marrakesh, and it is an inner gate separating the Kasbah of Marrakesh from the rest of the city. It was established during the reign of the Almohad Caliph Abd al-Mu'min ibn Ali al-Kumi.

  Admission ticket free
• 3

  The spice and herb market in Marrakech's Mellah district is one of the most authentic and historic destinations in the Red City. Located in the heart of the old Jewish quarter, its origins date back to 1558. Aromatic Variety: Here you'll find colorful cones of spices (such as turmeric, cumin, and saffron) and specialty blends like ras el hanout. Herbal Medicine: The market houses traditional herbalists offering medicinal herbs, natural oils like argan oil, and Moroccan beauty products such as indigo and hibiscus.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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