Palace, Museum, Madrasa and Medina Tour: Delve into the rich history of the Bahia Palace, the magnificent Ben Youssef Madrasa and the Dar El Bacha Museum on a guided tour of Marrakech. Experience the lively atmosphere of the medina and its market.
Start your Marrakech walking tour at the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest in the city, known for its historical ties to bookstores. Admire its Almohad architectural style, with a tower adorned with four copper globes.
Next, explore the El Bahia Palace, built between 1894 and 1900 with 160 rooms set around courtyards. Stroll through the surrounding eight-hectare garden, admiring intricate decorations like stucco panels, zelliges, tiled floors, cedar ceilings, marble finishes, and painted ceilings. Move on to the Ben Youssef Madrasa, a Quranic school dating back to the reign of Sultan Abou el Hassan that once housed around 800 students memorizing the Quran.
Rebuilt in the 1560s, it is a Moroccan architectural masterpiece with zellij tiles, stucco plasterwork and carved cedar wood. If time permits and depending on the pace of the group, you continue to the Dar El Bacha Museum, a symbol of the city’s history and culture, and a historic palace that today houses a collection of Moroccan art, showcasing intricate woodwork, vibrant textiles and ornate ceramics.
Explore its opulent rooms for a glimpse into the lifestyle of Morocco’s elite. Complement your sightseeing tour of the palace, museum, madrasa and medina in Marrakech’s bustling souks, with traditional Moroccan handicrafts, spices, remedies and local entertainment on offer.
Test your bargaining skills as you browse babouches, leather goods, clothing, pottery, tagine dishes and silver jewelry.
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