3-Hour Marrakech Walking Tour with Bahia Palace and Medina Souks

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the magnificent Bahia Palace
• 02 Shop for traditional Moroccan handicrafts at the souks
• 03 Go to Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the heart of Marrakech
• 04 Explore the ancient medina and its stunning palaces, mosques, and gardens

Marvel at the intricate tilework and decoration of the Bahia Palace, once the residence of a wealthy Moroccan nobleman. Discover the bustling heart of the medina through its souks, where you can shop for traditional Moroccan handicrafts and sample delicious street food. Visit the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the heart of Marrakech, and experience the city as it comes alive with street performers, food stalls, and music.

Marvel at the intricate tilework and decoration of the Bahia Palace, once the residence of a wealthy Moroccan nobleman.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

City Marrakech

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Historical Highlights of Marrakech

• The tour will start in the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, which is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After that, we will walk through Riad Zitoun Lakdim, a 16th-century old neighborhood.
• Head to the Bahia Palace, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture built in the 19th century. The palace is lavishly decorated with cedar wood ceilings, carved plaster, traditional Moroccan tiling, and marble.
• Continue to see a traditional Berber pharmacie. Then, we will go through some alleyways to visit Medersa Ben Youssef, a former Islamic university.
• After that, see other parts of the souks, including the blacksmiths and the leather souk, and watch artisans making beautiful things from wood, copper, leather, and more.
• Try a local dish named Tanjia and see the markets of lanterns and house utensils. We can have a break and then continue through the souks, finishing in Jemaa el-Fnaa.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Water
• Map of Marrakech

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees to monuments

What to bring

• Proper walking shoes

Know before you go

• Please note that this tour is a walking tour inside the old Medina, and entrance fees are not included.
• Payment to monuments must be made in cash: 70 Dh for Bahia Palace and 50 Dh for Medersa Ben Youssef.
• There is flexibility to customize your itinerary to your preferences if you book a private tour. It is preferable to book a private one.
• The tour will take you to some hidden gems of Marrakech, and you will learn about the local culture.
• People with a disability pass have free access.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Caffe Argana Jemaa El Fna

Tour start

Marrakesh, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.