walking tour in marrakech

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Souk Semmarine

  the guide leads you into the labyrinth of souks: first the fragrant Spice Market, where cimettes, saffron and dried roses perfume the air, then the vibrant textile lanes brimming with hand‑woven berber rugs and colorful silk scarves. You’ll pass the beautifully tiled Ben Youssef Madrasa, a serene oasis of intricate cedar woodwork and marble columns

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Ben Youssef Mosque

  Ben Youssef Madrasa, founded in the 14th century, is a beautifully preserved Islamic college that once taught up to 900 students. Its striking courtyard is surrounded by a forest of cedar‑wood columns, intricate zellige tiles, and delicate stucco calligraphy. Visitors can explore the prayer hall, student cells, and the central marble basin, all reflecting the exquisite Almohad‑era craftsmanship of Marrakech.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Bahia Palace

  El Badi Palace, built in the late 16th century by Sultan Ahmad al‑Mansur, was a lavish showcase of Saadian wealth, once boasting 360 rooms and a glittering marble courtyard. Its massive, sun‑scored walls are now mostly ruins, but the towering arches, ornate stucco, and the iconic “Khalif” pavilion still hint at its former grandeur. Today the open‑air venue hosts art festivals and offers visitors a dramatic glimpse into the opulent splendor of pre‑colonial Morocco.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Koutoubia Mosque

  The Koutoubia Mosque, built in the 12th century by the Almohad caliph Yaqub al‑Mansur, dominates Marrakech’s skyline with its towering 69‑meter minaret of red sandstone. Its vast prayer hall, once the largest in the Maghreb, is supported by a forest of 300 marble columns and features a striking black‑and‑white striped façade. The mosque’s elegant minaret, adorned with delicate geometric patterns and a lantern at its summit, has inspired countless architects and remains a symbol of the city’s historic grandeur.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Jemaa el-Fnaa

  Jemaa el‑Fna is the pulsating heart of Marrakech’s medina, where the square transforms from a bustling market by day to a mesmerizing open‑air theater at night. Storytellers, snake‑charmers, musicians, and food stalls create a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and aromas that draw locals and tourists alike. Its ever‑changing energy captures the spirit of Morocco—vibrant, chaotic, and unforgettable.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6

  El Badi Palace, built in the late 16th century by Sultan Ahmad al‑Mansur, was a lavish showcase of Saadian wealth, once boasting 360 rooms and a glittering marble courtyard. Its massive, sun‑scored walls are now mostly ruins, but the towering arches, ornate stucco, and the iconic “Khalif” pavilion still hint at its former grandeur. Today the open‑air venue hosts art festivals and offers visitors a dramatic glimpse into the opulent splendor of pre‑colonial Morocco.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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