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Marrakech : Bahia Palace, Madrassa Ben Youssef & Souks Tour
(3) Reviews
Médina
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Uncover the timeless heritage of Marrakech on an exclusive guided walking tour. Led by an official licensed guide, you will dive into the historic elegance of Bahia Palace and the intricate, scholarly masterwork of Medersa Ben Youssef. Wander through the maze of traditional craftsmanship in Souk Semmarine, admire the majestic silhouette of the Koutoubia Mosque, and finish your journey at the legendary, non-stop cultural theater of Jemaa el-Fnaa square. This is your definitive introduction to the old city's secrets.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to Rahba Kedima Square
Exterior visit of Koutoubia Mosque
Visit to Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
Licensed Guide
Guided walking tour of Marrakech Medina
Guided walk through the souks
Visit to a traditional herbal pharmacy
Tickets to Bahia palace
Tickets to Medersa ben Youssef
Meeting Points
Departure
Café de France Medina
Please meet in front of Café de France, located in Jemaa el-Fna square. Look for a guide wearing a badge with your name The café is a well-known landmark and easy to find in the main square
Return
Itinerary
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Jemaa el-Fnaa
Immerse yourself in the absolute essence of Marrakech at this legendary UNESCO-recognized public square. Functioning as a massive open-air theater, travelers will witness a centuries-old oral culture come alive with local storytellers, traditional musicians, acrobats, and street performers. As day turns to night, the square transforms into a sensory maze of smoke and aroma from bustling food stalls, offering an unforgettable glimpse into the cultural heartbeat of Morocco.
20 minutes
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Bahia Palace
Step inside El Bahia Palace, "the palace of the beautiful," built in the late 19th century by Grand Vizier Ahmed Ibn Moussa as a monument to luxury and personal power. Wandering through its vast network of 160 rooms and courtyards, travelers will learn how the palace was designed to house his wives and concubines. Admire the peak of Moroccan Alaoui architectural art, highlighted by intricate stucco panels, brilliant zellij mosaic tiling, and masterfully painted cedarwood ceilings surrounded by lush, peaceful gardens.
1 hour
3
Medersa Ben Youssef
Explore North Africa’s premier historical treasure, a magnificent Islamic college originally founded in the 14th century and grandly rebuilt by the Saadian Dynasty in 1565. For four centuries, it served as a global center for scholars. Travelers will stand in the monumental central courtyard to admire a masterpiece of Andalusian-Moroccan design, featuring flawless Carrera marble, complex carved plasterwork, and historic student cells that once housed up to 800 students.
45 minutes
4
Koutoubia Mosque
Marvel at the exterior architecture of the largest mosque in Marrakech, an iconic 12th-century masterpiece of the Almohad Dynasty. Its name reflects the city's rich literary history, deriving from the historic manuscript and book merchants who once surrounded its base. Travelers will admire the symmetry of its legendary 77-meter-high minaret tower—the architectural blueprint for Seville's Giralda—adorned with geometric stone lattices and topped with four symbolic copper globes.
30 minutes
5
Souk Semmarine
Venture into the grand commercial spine of the old Medina, an ancient trading thoroughfare operating for over a thousand years. Originally named for the historic blacksmiths and farriers who shod the horses of arriving desert caravans, this covered alleyway is now a vibrant artisan marketplace. Travelers will navigate under its latticed iron roof as sunlight filters over premium textiles, authentic leather goods, brass lanterns, and aromatic spices, experiencing the living legacy of Marrakech's trade guilds.
Marrakech : Bahia Palace, Madrassa Ben Youssef & Souks Tour
(3) Reviews
Médina
About
Uncover the timeless heritage of Marrakech on an exclusive guided walking tour. Led by an official licensed guide, you will dive into the historic elegance of Bahia Palace and the intricate, scholarly masterwork of Medersa Ben Youssef. Wander through the maze of traditional craftsmanship in Souk Semmarine, admire the majestic silhouette of the Koutoubia Mosque, and finish your journey at the legendary, non-stop cultural theater of Jemaa el-Fnaa square. This is your definitive introduction to the old city's secrets.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to Rahba Kedima Square
Exterior visit of Koutoubia Mosque
Visit to Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
Licensed Guide
Guided walking tour of Marrakech Medina
Guided walk through the souks
Visit to a traditional herbal pharmacy
Tickets to Bahia palace
Tickets to Medersa ben Youssef
Meeting Points
Departure
Café de France Medina
Please meet in front of Café de France, located in Jemaa el-Fna square. Look for a guide wearing a badge with your name The café is a well-known landmark and easy to find in the main square