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Architecture and Visiting Antique Dealers
Joined 2020
You may come upon your dream during this tour exploring and admiring the rare antique pieces of different materials (Weaving art, ceramic, bronze, old Berber and Jewish jewelery.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Marrakech
Meet at your hotel / Upon your request
Dar El Bacha Museum
The Palace was built by El glaoui the famous and most powerful Pasha(Lord)of Marrakech and High Atlas at the beginning of the 20th century. The palace has several beautifully decorated courtyards lined with Zelij tile work, stucco work,painted wood and stalactites. One part of the building gathers a museum, The Jewish heritage, Islamic culture, African Art, donations of Patty Birtch, Mr.&Mrs Hermès, Yves Saint Laurent and a fine Andalusian garden planted with fruit trees.
Le Jardin Secret
The origins of Le Jardin Secret hark back to the second half of the sixteenth century. Today the green spaces of Le Jardin Secret are divided into an exotic garden and an Islamic garden. The importance of the building, first demonstrated by its large size, is underlined by the presence of a private hammam, the qubba and the tower: towering above the medina.Le Jardin Secret, which had, therefore, its own water supply, a rare privilege and an additional sign of wealth. We can still see the visible vestiges of the riad’s original water system, made up of pipes, reservoirs and canals cleverly linked together.(Approx.45mns-1h.)
Authentic Art Galleries in the Medina (Old City)
Take your time and let the sales staff know what you are after. And don't worry about fitting it in your luggage. They can ship anywhere in the world with reliable agents. As a native and highly experienced guide, I can take you to the best antique galleries with the best quality and selection that you've ever seen selling silver serving trays, daggers, tea sets, silver bracelets, necklaces,rings with precious stones and other treasures.Friendly antique dealers help you in your purchase. They describe every piece they have and tell you its origin and story.Some of them even sell to museums.
Lunch time
The client chooses to have his break of lunch either in the old town (medina) or in the new town( GUELIZ).
Art Galleries in the new town (GUELIZ)
GUÉLIZ Northwest of the medina.
Established during the French protectorate at the beginning of the 20th century, this is the ville nouvelle (New Town).It was designed by Henry Prost.The wide avenues, municipal gardens, large cafés with shady terraces, restaurants offering different cuisines and atmospheres and art galleries for antiques,finecraftwork,paintings and old books together with fine pieces of embroidery, jewelry, old Berber doors and antique rugs.Also in the New Town you can find an interesting range of traditional and more modern decorative pieces.
Back to the hotel
You can choose to finish in the Square Jamaa Elf'na or in the hotel
Ending Point
The square Jamaa El-Fna
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Tips
- Food and Drink (For you and the guide)
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off (Only if transportation is necessary, depending on your location)
Tour Important Information
In some of these Galleries, you are supposed to use your skills of bargaining.
In some others, the prices are not negotiable. Every gallery has its own pricing system.
Important message from the supplier
I don't work the first day of ithe feast of Ramadan.I don't work the two first days of the feast of sacrifice (عيد الأضحى).
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2020
About Tour Guide Abdellatif E.
My name is Abdellatif. I'm a professional licensed guide. I've been guiding for 34 years now. I practice in Marrakech, my native city where I accumulated an important experience. I'd like to share this experience to let people feel the soul of Marrakech, to see its beauty and make them happy.
Cordially.
Abdellatif
Reviews
“Fantastic tour of hidden places in Marrakesh ”
I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Medina of Marrakesh. There are so many hidden places that you would just walk by and not understand what they are. Abdellatif’s tour shows you hidden places and explains the history of the Medina, which is currently disappearing under our noses. Every year that goes by, it becomes more and more difficult to save these historical places within the Medina and by having a walking tour with Abdellatif I really could understand the history, and set up of the entire Medina in a way I never could have without his expertise. It was amazing to walk around and see all the tourists just walking by places, or shopping in cute shops, not knowing the real history the places. Very worthwhile if you want to understand , this very special place. Abdellatif was very professional. He arrived early and was very kind and generous with his information. I would highly recommend him to anybody.
Abdellatif E.
Thanks a lot Kerry.I’m happy that you enjoyed your tour. Abdellatif
“Marrakech medina tour”
Abdellatif was an awesome guide. He was kind and very knowledgeable with his knowledge and experience coming from one who grew up in the medina. If you're looking for a guide who will help you to learn about the history and culture of the medina and to explore beyond what tourists typically experience then I highly recommend Abdellatif as a guide.
Abdellatif E.
Aurora and her family shew big interest in the secrets and the making of magic Marrakech.I’m just glad that they have good taste and high education.They grasped and responded well to the purpose of the visit.I liked this highly respected family.
“Couldn't have been happier”
Abdellatif arrived early to Riad Karmela and patiently waited as we finished breakfast and got ready. We then spent the day walking 4.1 miles around Marrakesh and seeing the main themes/sites. He was kind enough to walk us back to the Riad as imo, it is a confusing place to walk around. He spoke with clarity, spent the correct amount of time at each site and was patient while the kids asked questions. I have no hesitation recommending him to you.
Abdellatif E.
Mr.Bryan and his family were interested in history. I found their questions very interesting.He has a smart family.His children were eager to know more and more about Marrakech.Their questions proved that their visit to Marrakech was not only for vacation but also for educational purposes. Thank you very much for choosing Marrakech for your holidays.Is it possible for Mr. Bryan to put his review in my personal profile that he can find in my business card I gave him.This will help me to get more work. Thanks a lot! Marrakech Tour Guide/Abdellatif.
$240/ per group
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