Guided tour of the ancient city of Marrakech, historic cities

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(2 reviews)
Marrakech, Morocco

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Discover the flowery palaces and innumerable monuments of Marrakech during a 5 hours guided tour and discover the history of the ocher city of the Kingdom of Morocco. Admire one of the largest mosques in the Western Muslim world, visit the gardens of the Bahia Palace, explore the ancient medina of Marrakech and its amazing souks and discover the way of life of Marrakchi through the dynamic and huge Jemaa El Fana.

After taking possession of your home at 09:00, the discovery of one of the oldest imperial cities of Morocco begins with Koutoubia, the largest and most beautiful mosque in the Western Muslim world. Admirably proportioned, with 12.80 m side and 69 m high, its masterful architecture evokes the Giralda of Seville.

Then you will go to the Kasbah to visit the famous Saadian tombs that were designed by the Saadian Sultan Ahmad al-Mansour in 1120. Admire the colorful tiles, Arabic script and intricate carvings of this unique Islamic mausoleum.

What's Included

Bottled water
Licensed art historian guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If your Riad is located in the ancient city of Marrakech our guide will wait for you next to Cafe France which is located in the Jamaa el Fna square. If your accommodation is located outside the medina you will contact us to take care of your hotel our whatssap numbers +212770055898.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Koutoubia Mosque

    discover the history of the ocher city of the Kingdom of Morocco. Admire one of the largest mosques in the Western Muslim world

    25 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Saadian Tombs

    Go to the Kasbah to visit the famous Saadian tombs that were designed by the Saadian Sultan Ahmad al-Mansour in 1120. Admire the colorful tiles, Arabic script and intricate carvings of this unique Islamic mausoleum.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Bahia Palace

    Spend an hour to visit the Bahia Palace (Palace of Wonderful), one of the main monuments of the historical heritage of the kingdom and discover 8 hectares of a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture built by the Moroccan architect El Mekki Moussa, chamberlain of Sultan Hassan I , for his beloved Bahia (the wonderful Arabic) in 1866

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Jemaa el-Fnaa

    At the end of this unique experience, enter the labyrinths of the narrow streets of the Medina to get closer to the lifestyle of Marrakchi through different souks, aromatic grocery stores, tea rooms, craft workshops, etc. Jemaa El Fna Square, where fruit juice sellers, snake charmers, dancing monkeys, magicians, acrobats

    1 hour Admission ticket 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
Supplied by Menara Trip - Day Trip

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Running Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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