4-Hour Marrakech Medina Walking Tour with Palaces and Souks

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the historical, religious, and cultural monuments of Marrakech
• 02 Check out El Badi Palace, one of the oldest palaces in Marrakech
• 03 Learn how the Quran was taught at Ben Youssef Madrasa
• 04 Explore the labyrinth of alleys, squares, and souks around Jemaa El Fna

Sign up for this Marrakech Medina walking tour to explore the Old City and its historical, religious, and cultural monuments. Starting at Koutoubia Mosque, continue through the Mellah area to see El Badi Palace and Bahia Palace, then walk through a labyrinth of alleys, squares, and souks. Along the way, discover Moroccan culture, traditions, and religion as you visit Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Quranic school, and the main square of Jemaa El Fna.

Explore the food, music, colours, clothes, restaurants, monkeys, snakes, henna, and much more hidden in the alleys of the Jemaa El Fna souk.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Marrakech

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Koutoubia Mosque and Marrakech's Skyline

• Start your tour at Koutoubia Mosque. The highest building in Marrakech, Koutoubia Mosque reflects Morocco's rich architectural, religious, and cultural background.

2

Day 02

Saadian Tombs of a Dynasty

• Visit the Saadian Tombs, the remains of an entire dynasty.

3

Day 03

Bab Agnaou and the Kasbah Entrance

• See Bab Agnaou, the only decorated gate in the Medina's old city wall, which serves as the entrance to the Kasbah and Mellah.

4

Day 04

El Badi Palace Visit

• Continue your tour with a visit to El Badi Palace, one of the oldest palaces in Marrakech.

5

Day 05

Admire Bahia Palace

• Admire the beauty of Bahia Palace.

6

Day 06

Jemaa El Fna and the Souk Alleys

• Explore the food, music, colours, clothes, restaurants, monkeys, snakes, henna, and much more hidden in the alleys of the Jemaa El Fna souk.

7

Day 07

Ben Youssef Madrasa Architecture

• Explore the astonishing architecture of Ben Youssef Madrasa and learn how the Quran was taught here.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour leader
• Mobile Wi-Fi
• Customer service
• Customization of the tour

What's Not Included

• Entrance tickets
• Food & drinks

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes for walking
• Sunscreen, hat, and water

Know before you go

• This is a walking tour. Please inform the guide if you have any issues with walking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kubba Fatima Zohra, Marrakesh, Morocco

Tour start

Marrakesh 40000, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.