Explore Marrakech and see the city’s essential sites on this half-day or one day private tour. Your guide will show you the major landmarks of the Red City, including the Jardin Marjorelle, Bahia Palace, and Koutoubia Mosque. As you wander through the medina, the souks, the Jewish Quarter, and Jemaa el-Fnaa, your guide will provide valuable context on the history and culture of Marrakech. Skip-the-line access to monuments and a private driver for farther locations make the most of your sightseeing time.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ GUIDE
✖ Tips and gratuities.
✖ Entry/Admission - Jardin Majorelle 16 EURO
✖ Entry/Admission - Bahia Palace 7EURO
✖ Entry/Admission - Badiaa Palace 7EURO
✖ Entry/Admission - Saadian Tombs 7EURO
Pickup Locations
1. Club Les Almoravides Hotel
2. Riad Dar Zaouia
3. Riad Noor Charana
4. Riad Zouhour
5. RIad Al Loune
6. Ksar Saad & spa
7. Hotel Sindi Sud
8. Bo Riad
9. La Mamounia Marrakech
10. Riad Ifoulki
11. Riad Gjulja
12. Riad Ajarif by Riad Tawargit
13. Riad Emma
14. Riad Ibiza Star
15. Riad 11 Zitoune
16. Riad Allal
17. MonRiad
18. Riad Eva
19. Bo Riad Boutique Hotel & SPA
20. Riad Al Mansoura
Itinerary
1
Koutoubia Mosque
You will start your door to door tour with a meeting of your Guide and Driver to start the adventure.
The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech. The mosque is also known by several other names, such as Jami ‘al-Kutubiyah, the Kotoubia mosque, the Kutubiya mosque, the Kutubiyyin mosque and the booksellers’ mosque. It is located in the southwest medina district of Marrakech. The mosque is decorated with curved windows, a ceramic strip, pointed merlons and decorative arches; it has a large square with gardens, and is lit at night.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Bahia Palace
Continue to the most beautiful palaces and monuments of Marrakech, the Bahia Palace. Built in the late 19th century, the name literally means "brilliance" and was intended to be the greatest palace of its time. The best workers and artisans of the country have worked continuously for six years (1894-1900) to achieve it.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Jemaa el-Fnaa
You will have walk to explore Jemaa el Fna, the primary square in the medina and a UNESCO world heritage site. Though now filled with street performers, snake charmers, merchants, and orange juice stalls, when it was created in 1050, it was used for public executions, perhaps leading to its name which can be translated as “assembly of death”.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Saadian Tombs
After that, you will head to the Royal Kasbah in the southern part of the ancient medina of Marrakech. Built by Sultan Almohad Mansour al-Yacoub, it is the site of "El Mansouria" (the big mosque of the kasbah) and the Saadian Tombs. You will visit the Saadian tombs, discovered and restored recently in 1917. Because of the beauty of their decoration, these tombs are a major attraction for the visitors of Marrakech. It is one of the few remaining vestiges of the Saadian dynasty who reigned over the golden age of Marrakech between 1524 and 1659.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Medina of Marrakesh
With your expert certified tour guide by your side, appreciate a genuine walk through Marrakech old city. Explore the hidden and authentic side of the ancient city walled medina of Marrakech, stroll along some of the oldest quarter and discover the medieval way of life of its inhabitants and their daily occupation. Fall in love with the towering minaret, intricately carved archways, splendid Moorish iconic architecture and ornate mosques and walk in the souks at the famous Djemaa El Fna square where tightly packed stalls are exhibiting exotic goods and intriguing crafts from Morocco’s past.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Medersa Ben Youssef
Built in the 14th century, this historic Islamic school located in the heart of Marrakech, was once the largest Islamic school in North Africa and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Jardin Majorelle
The Majorelle Garden was first created by the French painter Jacques Majorelle in 1923. He had built a villa for himself there and expanded his property buying further parcels of land crowded with the painter's botanical collection from all over the world. After the death of Majorelle , the garden was neglected and abandoned until it was discovered by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé who had restored the house, enriched the botanical garden and brought them to their former glory. The villa Studio is now home to a Berber Culture Museam which contains the best of YSL personal collection of Berber items like authentic hand made silver jewelry , antique ceramic, rugs and other pieces of art.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The remaining hours is for the travel time going to the tour location
