Marrakesh Trip Overview
Go back in time and discover some of Marrakech’s historical landmarks. I will enlighten you on the intrigue surrounding the city’s illustrious buildings. Partake in one of North Africa’s most famous traditions as you drink a glass of invigorating mint tea.
the tour brings you to Koutoubia Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the western Muslim world. Admire its 225-foot-tall (68-m) minaret before you move on to El Bahia Palace, built in the late 19th century with an arrangement of luxury apartments opening to inner courtyards.
Visit the Saâdian Tombs, originally built to house the tombs of the 16th-century sultan Ahmad al-Mansur, for a look at their delicate decorations and pure architectural lines.
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* Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Marrakesh, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Go back in time and discover some of Marrakech’s historical landmarks. I will enlighten you on the intrigue surrounding the city’s illustrious buildings. Partake in one of North Africa’s most famous traditions as you drink a glass of invigorating mint tea.
the tour brings you to Koutoubia Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the western Muslim world. Admire its 225-foot-tall (68-m) minaret before you move on to El Bahia Palace, built in the late 19th century with an arrangement of luxury apartments opening to inner courtyards.
Visit the Saâdian Tombs, originally built to house the tombs of the 16th-century sultan Ahmad al-Mansur, for a look at their delicate decorations and pure architectural lines.
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Stop At: Bahia Palace – Historical Visits, J2C8+89C, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
The palace of Bahia (palace of the beautiful, the brilliant) is a nineteenth century palace of eight hectares located in Marrakech. It is one of the masterpieces of Moroccan architecture.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Saadien’s Tombs, Rue de La Kasbah, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
the Saadian tombs are one of the only remains of the Saadian dynasty that reigned over the golden age of Marrakech between 1524 to 1659. In the early 18th century, Sultan Moulay Ismail had indeed decided to remove all traces of the magnificence of this dynasty by demanding the destruction of all remaining vestiges. He dared not, however, commit the sacrilege of destroying their burials and ordered that the entrance to the necropolis should be completed.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Koutoubia Mosque, Rue el Ksour, Derb Sabai, 13, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
The Kutubiyya Mosque or Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. The mosque’s name is also variably rendered as Jami’ al-Kutubiyah, Kutubiya Mosque, Kutubiyyin Mosque, and Mosque of the Booksellers.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Souk Semmarine, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Explore Marrakesh’s vibrant souks and get your bearings in its old medinas on this afternoon excursion. Delve into the maze-like lanes of stalls and workshops, and peruse the myriad of artisan crafts and souvenirs with haggling tips from your guide. Stop to admire the Medresa ben Youssef, one of old Marrakesh’s most exquisite buildings; visit a herbalist shop to discover some favorite local herbal remedies, oils, and concoctions; and watch the whirl of vendors, musicians, acrobats, and street artists in Jemaa El Fna square.
Duration: 1 hour
