Marrakech Old Souks and Gems

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

The tour will start from the main Square Jemaa el fna and then will go deep the souks. We will visit many sections such as straw, carpet, leather, blacksmith and wood. Later, we will see Ibn Youssef Medresa and Secret Garden. The tickets for these spots are not included in the tour.

What's Included

Bottled water
Fees will be paid on-site at the location

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point will be in front of Argana Restaurant in the main Square Jemaa el fna.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Medersa Ben Youssef

    The school was founded by Assaadin dynasty in the 16 century to teach students Islamic subjects. The design of the school is like a big traditional moroccan house which is called Riyad. There 136 rooms inside. Here you find carved cedar wood and gypsum.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Jemaa el-Fnaa

    Jemaa el fna square was an old market and a meeting place for the traders coming from different parts especially caravan route traders. However, the square is now no more for business but for entertainment and food stalls at night.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rahba Kedima Square

    It was a small open market for cereals but in the end of the 20th century became a straw and spices markets. We will visit also the carpet Market it is the other side of the straw market.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Le Jardin Secret (Pass by)

    It's a beautiful garden consist of two small gardens, the first one has plants from different parts of the world and the second garden is mainly a Moroccan one which has plants like orange and lemon and palm dates tree.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Souk Laksour is a long street market connecting Mouassine quarter with Lftouh Gate. Laksour means palaces where the upper class community used to live and trade.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Souk Semmarine

    On the way to the Semmarine, we will pass by the olives shops and lamps barbecue restaurants.Semmarine is a Very important market and dates back to the 12th century. Semmarine means horseshoe's makers.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Marrakech highlights and gems

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Additional fees

Cancellation Policy

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

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