8-Hour Marrakech Sightseeing Tour
Highlights
Marrakech
cultural, museums, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
During this 8-hour tour, explore the heritage that Morocco contains in its former imperial city. Get lost in the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, marvel at the imposing minarets of the Koutoubia Mosque, breathe in the fragrances in Majorelle Garden, and step into the Bahia Palace for its Moroccan architecture.
Itinerary
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Sightseeing in Marrakech
Meet your tour guide at a predecided location.
Wander through the narrow streets of the medina, the city's historic district, all more colourful and intoxicating, where floats a sweet scent of spices, and admire the work of artisans in the lively souks.
Visit the heart of the medina, Jemaa el-Fnaa is the place to go in the city. Spaces for the meeting, sharing ancestral cultures, Marrakchis, Moroccans and travellers from all over the world flock to immerse themselves in this unique atmosphere. Day and night, the Place is lively: snake charmers, Gnawa dancers recognisable by their headdress adorned with shells, traditional dancers, storytellers, and other troublemakers.
Proceed to the Koutoubia Mosque, with its imposing Almohad minaret. At the height of 70 meters, magnificently decorated in a Moorish style, it dominates the city like a lighthouse. Open to all, its adjoining gardens will offer you a refreshing and relaxing stop.
Discover the souks. Through its endless labyrinth of shaded streets, you will see the multitude of small shops and craft workshops intoxicated by the scent of spices. Hard to resist copper lamps, wicker baskets, leather slippers, embroidered clothing, silver jewellery, musical instruments, hammered trays, the list is long and not exhaustive. A glass of tea shared with the merchants will be an opportunity to glimpse Moroccan hospitality.
Admire the interior of the houses that enclose the narrow streets of the medina. One of the most splendid is probably the Bahia Palace, located in the Mellah, south of the historic city. The centrepiece of Moroccan architecture, it extends over 8000 sqm and is the receptacle of craftsmanship. Around the central garden, planted with orange trees, you will be able to admire the wooden and gilded wooden ceilings in the room, as fine marquetry as lace, as well as the stucco and the zelliges bordering the fountains.
Taste of the tranquillity of the gardens that have made the city rich since its very creation. Do not miss the Majorelle Garden, where the many flower varieties flourish, magnificently enhanced by colourful built elements. The main building, a dynamic blue specially created for her, bears the name of the French painter who did his workshop in the 20s: Jacques Majorelle. In 1980 by Yves Saint-Laurent, redeemed emanates from the garden a feeling of serenity reinforced by the pools scattered in space. A museum of Berber culture, a remarkable scenography will complete your discovery of Moroccan culture, rich people who have composed.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |