Full Day Marrakesh City Tour including Local Lunch

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

This day tour includes highlights such as the Koutoubia Mosque(not inside),Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Medrassa and Medina.
You'll start at the Koutoubia Mosque and minaret, one of the largest in the western Muslim world. We'll head on over to the Bahia Palace and a local historical museum, before pressing through the labyrinth of the Medina's artisan area. Watch local cooperatives at work and browse traditionally-made handicrafts, after which we'll sit down for lunch in one of its famed riads. We will visit Ben Youssef Medrassa, a historical site today that used to be the largest and most important Islamic school in Morocco.
Then we'll dip into the Marrakech souks where bright colours and oriental smells line the street. As part of this tour, we offer a shopping stop, where you can indulge in the city's vibrant shopping scene. This is an optional stop and can be customized to your preferences. We'll round off the tour at the buzzing Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the life and soul of the city.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Moroccan Meal in the Medina
Guide
Entrance fees for El Bahia Palace & Medrassa Ben Youssef
drinks
Tips

Meeting and pickup

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

The activity start time excludes pickup times. You MUST contact TUI Destination Services for the exact pick-up time and place AT LEAST 48 hours before the start time of the activity.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Koutoubia Mosque

    The largest mosque in Marrakech, Koutoubia had inspired other monument such Giralda in Seville. It was founded in the second half of the 12 century; the name of the Koutoubia came from the activity of writers and calligraphers in a courtyard near the mosque. This site occupies an area of 5300 square meters and has 11 domed vaults; its minaret is decorated in its upper parts. The Koutoubia is the first must be seen in Marrakech Medina (Exterior visit).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Bahia Palace

    Built in 19th century, Bahia Palace is one of the masterpieces of Morocco architecture and cultural heritage; it was intended to be the greatest palace of its time: There are more than 120 different rooms, decorated by zellij, tiled floors, smooth arches, and carved-cedar. Riad, courtyard, fountains, magnificent gardens where visitors can literally lose themselves in the beauty of the place.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Medersa Ben Youssef

    We will visit Ben Youssef Medrassa, a historical site today that used to be the largest and most important Islamic school in Morocco.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Medina of Marrakesh

    In the labyrinth of the medina, discover the most known Souks in Africa, an opportunity to admire all the richness of an infinitely varied handicraft, represented by the different trades: Colors, sounds and smells a magical atmosphere that worth be experienced.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Jemaa el-Fnaa

    We'll round off the tour at the buzzing Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the life and soul of the city.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Please note that that one or more of these monuments could be substituted at any time according to availability or any occurred event.
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