Marrakech Trip Overview
On this full-day tour, you will get most of what the Red City has to offer, almost 1,000 years old, the medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the old town and its main sights while admiring stunning Moorish architecture. Discover the hidden cultural sides of Marrakech, and deepen your knowledge of Moroccan history.
Dive into the rich history of this mysterious imperial city, and immerse yourself into its colorful classical souks, as you enjoy the storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, acrobats and performers of each and every sort.
Our purpose is to unveil the mystery and magic of Marrakech. Considered as the top city for foreign visitors and even for Moroccan people, you can survey it at your own pace, journey through its monumental landmarks, artisan workshops, historical sites, gardens and museums alongside a smattering of hidden gems.
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* Duration: 6 to 7 hours
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
On this full-day tour, you will get most of what the Red City has to offer, almost 1,000 years old, the medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the old town and its main sights while admiring stunning Moorish architecture. Discover the hidden cultural sides of Marrakech, and deepen your knowledge of Moroccan history.
Dive into the rich history of this mysterious imperial city, and immerse yourself into its colorful classical souks, as you enjoy the storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, acrobats and performers of each and every sort.
Our purpose is to unveil the mystery and magic of Marrakech. Considered as the top city for foreign visitors and even for Moroccan people, you can survey it at your own pace, journey through its monumental landmarks, artisan workshops, historical sites, gardens and museums alongside a smattering of hidden gems.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Jemaa el-Fnaa, 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour, Marrakech Morocco
Destination of all magic, Jemaâ El Fna square is the heart of the city, it tells through its storytellers, dancers, musicians, acrobats, water sellers and snake charmers, the history of Morocco yesterday and today while subjugating its visitors by its charm.
In this ‘Masterpiece of World Heritage’, inhabitants and tourists gather to have something to eat, shop or observe the various shows taking place. There’s no other place in Morocco such as Jemaa el Fna” The Vanished Mosque”, no place that so effortlessly involves you and keeps you coming back for more.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Koutoubia Mosque, Rue el Ksour, Derb Sabai, 13, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
The largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco, decorated with curved windows, and decorative arches. The mosque is also known by several other names, such as Jami’ al-Kutubiyah, Kutubiya Mosque, Kutubiyyin Mosque, and Mosque of the Booksellers. Completed during the reign of the Berber Caliph Yaqub al-Mansour (1184-1199), and inspired other buildings such as the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jardin Majorelle, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40090 Morocco
This garden is a living work of art, composed of exotic plants and rare species, formerly owned and designed by Yves Saint Laurent. The garden was created by an avid plant collector, and is today one of the most popular attractions in Marrakech. In this refreshing oasis, you’re going to wander in the midst of trees, pools filled with water lilies and lotus flowers, and vividly colored earthen walls. Take a break from the frantic pace of the Red City and enjoy the delicate fragrance filling the air!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Museum of Marrakesh, Place Ben Youssef, Marrakech Morocco
The Berber Museum presents a panorama of the extraordinary creativity of the Berbers, the most ancient people of North Africa. More than 600 objects, collected from the Rif Mountains to the Sahara by Pierre Berge and Yves Saint Laurent, attest to the richness and diversity of this vibrant culture, which is still very much alive today.
The collection is displayed in four distinct spaces, each devoted to a particular theme. Before entering the exhibition rooms, we are presented with an overview of the history of the Berber (Imazighen) people of Morocco as well as a map showing the location of the major Berber tribes throughout the country.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palacio da Bahia, 5 Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
The Bahia is a palace and a set of gardens perhaps one of the best-preserved historical sites and certainly most interesting in Marrakech, Morocco. Built between 1866 and 1867, this sprawling palace is set over two acres in the middle of the Marrakech medina, intended to be the greatest palace of its time. Wander around the stunning Bahia Palace, and get amazed by its architecture. It may not be Marrakesh’s oldest palace, but Bahia is definitely one of the city’s most eye-popping sights, is perhaps one of the best-preserved historical sites and certainly most interesting in Marrakech.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: El Badi Palace, Ksibat Nhass, Marrakech Morocco
El Badi palace, literally “palace of the incomparable”, is an architectural ensemble built at the end of the sixteenth century and located in Marrakech. An almost absolute symmetry was imposed in the plan of this magnificent residence completely built on arches with extremely solid bricks.
The palace that used to host lavish parties and royal gatherings is still the venue for music and festivities, as the National Festival of Popular Arts is hosted here annually. The entrance fee for El Badi Palace is 10 Dirham, explore this breathtaking historical monument and discover the beauty of these ruins.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bab Agnaou, Rue Oqba Ben Nafaa, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
One of the nineteen gates of Marrakech and the main entrance to the Royal Kasbah.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kasbah Mosque, Rue de La Kasbah, Marrakech Morocco
There, we’ll invite you to a unique cultural trip back in time to discover the Farnatchi, where you can uncover the process of heating the water in traditional public steam baths, called Hammams, which dates back to Roman times.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saadian Tombs, Rue De La Kasbah, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
The Saadian Tombs hold the remains of sixty members of the Saadi Dynasty. They were used by the royals from the reign of Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603). The tombs are lavish and breathtaking with the cemetery garden alive, rich fragrances of rosemary and roses, with large palm trees providing shade. Inside the mausoleums the beauty continues and you will be surprised by the stunning domed ceilings, detailed wood and marble carvings, mosaics and intricate plasterwork. El Mansour’s tomb is in a domed room with his son’s tombs flanking his chamber, the grave stones in the garden are decorated with colored tiles and inscriptions.
Duration: 1 hour
