Explore historical sites such as the Bahia Palace, the magnificent Medersa Ben Youssef, Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the bustling medina and the colorful market on a half-day tour of Marrakech with a guide.
Explore historical sites in Marrakech by starting your walking tour at the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest in the city, known for its historical connection to bookstores and booksellers. Admire its traditional Almohad architecture and its tower decorated with four copper globes.
Next, explore the Bahia Palace, with its 160 rooms set around small courtyards, which were rumored to have been occupied by concubines. Explore the surrounding eight-hectare garden decorated with stucco panels, zelliges, tiled floors, carved cedar ceilings, gleaming marble finishes, and painted ceilings.
Continue to the Ben Youssef Madrasa, a Koranic school dating back to the reign of Sultan Abu el Hassan, which was later rebuilt in the 1560s by the Saadians. Marvel at the architectural masterpiece, showcasing typical Moroccan styles such as zellij tiling, stucco plaster and carved cedar wood.
End your sightseeing adventure in the bustling souks of Marrakech, the beating heart of the city, offering traditional Moroccan handicrafts, spices, medicinal remedies, and local entertainment. Discover items such as babouches, leather goods, clothing, pottery, tagine dishes, and silver jewelry.
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