Highlights of Marrakech: Private Half-Day City Tour [133491P3]
We have created this as a very comprehensive historical & cultural tour in Marrakech, for travelers who want to get the most of what the Red City has to offer.
Dive into the rich history of Morocco's most exciting & mysterious imperial city, and immerse yourself into its souks, where merchants have been selling their goods for 1000+ years!
Journey through the monumental landmarks of Marrakech, from historic Medersa Ben Youssef to the exquisite Bahia Palace and the Jewish Quarter (Mellah), you’ll learn a great deal of stories, deepen your knowledge of Moroccan history & cultural traditions, discover exotic smells and sights & get all the answers and insights you need from your favorite local guide!
Convenient pick-up and drop-off will be offered & a private chauffeur will be at your disposal during the whole experience.
Dive into the rich history of Morocco's most exciting & mysterious imperial city, and immerse yourself into its souks, where merchants have been selling their goods for 1000+ years!
Journey through the monumental landmarks of Marrakech, from historic Medersa Ben Youssef to the exquisite Bahia Palace and the Jewish Quarter (Mellah), you’ll learn a great deal of stories, deepen your knowledge of Moroccan history & cultural traditions, discover exotic smells and sights & get all the answers and insights you need from your favorite local guide!
Convenient pick-up and drop-off will be offered & a private chauffeur will be at your disposal during the whole experience.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Certified Local Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle (incl. insurance) & Round-trip transportation
- Professional Driver
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance fees to tour attractions (Bahia Palace & Medersa Ben Yousef)
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Your Private City Tour starts at the ‘new city’, Gueliz & Hivernage, the modern side of Marrakech. The area was designed & built by the French in the early 1900s, and is today the thriving heart of the Red city, where you can spot popular international brands and fine cafés. You’ll also pass by its main avenue, that we love to call “the Champs Elysées of Marrakech”.
- You'll then start your visit of the old town at the Koutoubia Mosque, a key piece in Morocco’s history, built during the 12th century under the Almohad Dynasty. Its minaret remains the tallest building in Marrakech so it can be visible from almost everywhere in the city, like a guiding star, helping you to get directions when you're lost.
- Next, you'll visit the exquisite Bahia Palace that fascinates everyone by its fine Moorish architecture, gorgeous ceramic tiles and the majestic beauty of its colors.
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- Then, you'll walk through a very interesting part of the Medina, the Jewish Quarter (Mellah), which will help you understand the important role of the Jewish culture and community in developing the unique identity of Marrakech & Morocco.
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- 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; the Farnatchi is also where some locals still bring their dishes (especially the typical Tanjia) to be slowly cooked in a wood-fired oven;
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- The most comprehensive City Tour in Marrakech concludes in the largest souk district in Morocco, where merchants have been trading and selling their goods for the past 1000 years!! Get ready for a complete sensory overload! The combination of sounds, sights and smells are enough to leave even the most hardened of travelers feeling completely mesmerized.
- Afterwards, it'll be time to wander through the fascinating labyrinths of the world's most vibrant and colorful open-air marketplace: The Souks of Marrakech. Between bazaars full of charm & character, stalls packed with mysterious potions, colorful piles of spices, essential oils, exquisite hand-knotted rugs... you'll get to visit the leather souk, workshops of traditional woven Moroccan carpets & handmade Berber boucherouite (rugs), brass lamps & lanterns gallery, and so much more! Marrakech ranks among the great shopping cities of the world. With honest local knowledge by your side, you're in good hands to have a splendid time in the establishments that are worth your time, without worrying to guess where to shop and where not to shop. And even if you have no intention purchasing, this will be a super fun part of your City Tour to experience. You're in for a feast of the senses!
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- If you wish, you'll go inside one of the city's well-reputed herbal stores, where you can learn everything you want to know about herbs, spices and essential oils while having a Moroccan mint tea and some local pastry. Then, you'll continue your way towards Bab Agnaou, one of the nineteen gates of Marrakech and the main entrance to the Royal Kasbah.
- NOTE: If you want to customize your tour by adding Jardin Majorelle, please buy tickets on their official website, and let us know what time you booked, and we'll add it to your itinerary, with pleasure. Contact us for more details.
