Morocco · City Tours

5-Hour Marrakech Mosques, Palaces and Tombs Tour with Souks

5 Hours Round trip from Medina Jamaa El Fena Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Koutoubia, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques of the western Muslim world
  • 02 Explore the Saadian Tombs in the Kasbah, dating back to the 16th century of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansu
  • 03 Spend an hour at the 19th-century Bahia Palace, built over 7 years by 1,000 craftsmen from Fez
  • 04 Wander through Jemaa El-Fnaa and its traditional souks, from silk-spinners and spice sellers to carpets and crystals

Explore Marrakech, a former imperial city in western Morocco and a major economic center, on this 5-hour tour with a passionate guide who will help you experience the city like a real local. Discover ornate palaces and monuments, visit one of the largest and most beautiful mosques of the western Muslim world, and bargain at traditional souks. Soak in the unique vibe of the city as you uncover its mosques, palaces, gardens, and lively market atmosphere.

Spend an hour at the 19th-century Bahia Palace, built over 7 years by 1,000 craftsmen from Fez.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Fez, Marrakech
Languages Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Marrakech's Mosques, Palaces, Tombs, and Souks

  • Meet your guide at your accommodation and head out on the tour to get familiar with the neighborhood.

  • Learn about the best places to eat and buy groceries, the easiest ways to get around, and the top things to see and do.

  • Explore one of Morocco's oldest imperial cities at sites such as the Koutoubia, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques of the western Muslim world.

  • Continue to a peaceful enclosure in the Kasbah to see the Saadian Tombs, dating back to the 16th century of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansu.

  • Admire the colorful tiles, Arabic script, and intricate carvings, hidden from the world after being sealed up until 1917.

  • Spend an hour at the 19th-century Bahia Palace, built over 7 years by 1,000 craftsmen from Fez.

  • Go to Jemaa El-Fnaa, Marrakech's main square and marketplace, where different souks await exploration - from silk-spinners and spice sellers to carpets and crystals.

Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Jemaa el-Fnaa

Where this trip takes you

Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Jemaa el-Fnaa

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Medina Jamaa El Fena 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Multilingual local guide

  • Customized private tour

  • Entrance fees for the following sites: Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Koranic School, and Saadian Tombs

  • Fresh drinks

  • Transportation around the city; as this is a walking tour, transportation will be provided from and to your hotel

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips/gratuities

  • Optional activity costs

  • Meals

What to bring

  • As this is a walking tour, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Know before you go

  • Children below 3 years of age join for free.

  • Children from 3-9 years are eligible for a 50 percent discount.

  • You can request a specific time for the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Medina Jamaa El Fena, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Tour start
Medina Jamaa El Fena, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Medina Jamaa El Fena.

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