Marrakech Guided Historical and Cultural Visit
Touring Marrakech, with a knowledgeable guide. The medina is a densely packed, walled medieval city dating to the Berber Empire, with mazelike alleys where thriving souks (marketplaces) sell traditional textiles, pottery and jewelry. A symbol of the city, and visible for miles, is the Moorish minaret of 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque, along with the place of Djemaa el Fna and the palace of the Bahia. Roll-up for the greatest show on earth, which hits the Unesco-designated. No visit to Morocco would be complete without exploring the country's desert, and the quintessential camel rides! We offer a variety of tour options, including all-terrain drives, camel rides and hikes. The Ourika Valley, the Atlas Mountains, Ouzoud Falls and the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou (a UNESCO World Heritage-listed group of clay dwellings that once served as a trading post) are just some of the locales you may see during a desert tour.With plenty of things to do and see in both the medieval and modern parts of town
Options
Marrakeh Guided Visit
Lnadmarks, Sightseeings
Duration: 4 hours
Minivan
Pickup included
What's included in Marrakech Guided Historical and Cultural Visit
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Please be in the lobby at 9:30am. Along with your driver, your tour guide should be there ready for you. You are to be provided with a half day’s walking and driving tour of Marrakesh. We recommend you have lunch around 1:00pm. You should be back at your hotel around 3:00pm. For your information, below are the names of the attractions we will try to show you today: 1. Kutubiyya Mosque: One of the doors on the east wall is often open, thus allowing tourists to peek into the prayer hall. The rest of the inside is inaccessible to non-Muslims. 2. Dar el-Makhzen Palace: outside only, as the inside is closed to the general public 3. The Kasbah Citadel: It contains the Kasbah Mosque (a.k.a. Mansouria Mosque or Mosque of Moulay al-Yazid). The mosque is not open to non-Muslims. 4. Bab Agnaou Gate
Menara Gardens and Pavilion
5. Saadian Tombs: a necropolis dating to the twelfth century 6. Bab Mellah Spice Souk Market & the Mellah Market 7. El Badi Palace: great views from the rampart 8. Palais Bahia (a.k.a. Bahia Palace) 9. Majorelle Garden & the Yves Saint Laurent Museum 10. Ben Youssef Madrasa (may be closed for renovation) 11. Souk Semarine Market: features lots of clothing, merchants and trinkets 12. Jemma El-Fnaa Square: Marrakesh’s main square, filled with street vendors and food stalls 13. Souk des Teinturiers Market: featuring dyers’ workshops 14. Souk el-Attarine Market: home to lamp, teapot and mirror shops
Bahia Palace
Surrounded by gardens, the Bahia Palace was built in the late 19th century. Intended to be the greatest palace of its time, its name translates to 'brillance palace' in English. As with other buildings of the period in Morocco, it was intended to capture the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style. Today, it stands as one of the most beautiful and extensive structures in Morocco. The palace expands over eight hectares of land and is one of the largest and most luxurious palaces of its time. Standing as a fine example of Morrocan architecture, it is one of the major monuments of the Morroco's cultural heritage and top tourist spot.
Inclusions
- Shared Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional art historian guide
- shared group
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
- We pick up customers from their hotels or riads. - If you depart from - New town: Hotel pick up - If you depart from (medina): The meeting point will be the closest access to the minibus. - Put the name and address of your hotel in a special request. Find out if your hotel is accessible. - If the accommodation is not accessible by car, choose the nearest accessible meeting point.
