Marrakech Medina Tour Bahia Palace Ben Youssef and Souks

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

This guided walking tour offers an authentic and well-paced introduction to the heart of Marrakech, led by a licensed local guide who shares real cultural insight, history, and daily life stories.

Unlike rushed or superficial tours, this experience focuses on over quality giving you time to truly explore key landmarks such as the Bahia Palace and Ben Youssef Madrasa, while also discovering hidden corners of the medina and traditional artisan workshops inside the souks.

You will gain a deeper understanding of Moroccan culture, architecture, and traditions, with the opportunity to ask questions, interact with locals, and experience Marrakech from a local perspective rather than just as a visitor.

This tour is ideal for travelers who want a meaningful cultural experience, not just a checklist of monuments.

What's Included

Professional licensed local guide
Guided visit to Ben Youssef Madrasa
Guided visit to Bahia Palace
Guided walk through the souks and Marrakech medina
Guided visit to Koutoubia Mosque (exterior visit and explanation)
Entrance fees to Bahia Palace
Entrance fees to Ben Youssef madrassa

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Travelers will stop outside the Koutoubia Mosque to learn about its history, architecture, and significance as Marrakech’s most iconic landmark. The guide will explain its role in Islamic culture and city life while guests take photos and enjoy views of the minaret.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bahia Palace

    Visit the Bahia Palace with your guide to explore its elegant courtyards, colorful mosaics, carved cedar wood ceilings, and peaceful gardens, while learning about royal life and history in 19th-century Marrakech.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Medersa Ben Youssef

    Explore the historic Ben Youssef Madrasa with your guide and admire its intricate tilework, carved cedar wood, marble details, and peaceful courtyard, while learning about its role as an important center of Islamic education.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Medina of Marrakesh

    Walk through the lively souks of Marrakech with your guide and discover traditional markets selling spices, leather goods, lanterns, carpets, and handicrafts. Learn about local craftsmanship, daily life in the medina, and the history behind different trading quarters.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Jemaa el-Fnaa

    Discover the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna Square with your guide, watch street performers, musicians, and storytellers, and learn about its cultural importance as the heart of Marrakech’s daily life.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Marrakech desert Activities

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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