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Marrakech Historical & Cultural Walking Tour
Joined 2024
See the best of Marrakech on this private walking tour. Learn about the city’s highlights and history and discover the hidden cultural sides of Marrakech. This tour is perfect for first-time or time-pressed visitors and offers the most personal way to:
- Learn about history, architecture and local culture.
- Cover plenty of ground on this private tour.
- Enjoy this tour with just your private group of friends or family.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Koutoubia Minaret
- "KOUTOUBIA" mosque, one of the landmarks of Marrakech with the highest minaret in the city. Meet next to the white dome.
Koutoubia mosque
We start our tour with a short introduction about what to expect. We walk around the Koutoubia mosque. learn about history and architecture.
Mouassine quarter
After this short introduction, we will take you through one of Marrakech secret passages before walking through the beautiful 16 C. Mouassine quarter.
Le Jardin Secret
This is our most popular stop. The origins of Le Jardin Secret hark back to the second half of the 16th C. It consists of two large Riads. Today, the green spaces of the Riads are devided into an exotic & Islamic gardens. (Comfort stop)
12 Century Quarters
Discover the hidden cultural sides of Marrakech. Learn about the daily life of the locals and discover the authentic historical quarters and its Foundouks, communal ovens, hammams, fountains and food markets.
Ben Youssef Madrasa
The most beautifully decorated building in Marrakesh, with lashings of classic Moroccan decor – Zellij tiling, stucco plasterwork, carved cedarwood – all worked to the very highest standards.
Marrakech Souks
You will experience the daily commercial life of the Medina as you will be lead through the labyrinthine Souks to get special in-depth feel of various sections of it.
Jemaa El-Fna Square
Loved by tourists and locals alike, the Jemaa El Fna square is the nerve centre of Marrakech and the symbol of the city. It is a showcase of traditional Morocco. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site.
Ending Point
Main square: Same as starting point
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Expert guide
Walking tour
Admissions to Le Jardin Secret (10 USD) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (5 USD)
Transportation
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves moderate walking.
* Level of difficulty: most travelers can participate.
* This private tour can be tailor-made to meet your needs.
* Entrance fees, tips & transportation are not included.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Abderrazzak A.
Abdul is a native of Marrakech. He is that rare gem of a guide who opens doors to hidden places and shows you magical things. He has extensive knowledge about the city of Marrakech, it’s history, it’s culture and people. He will tailor-make your tour according to your own requests. He will take you off the beaten track and avoid the tourist crush to show you the real Marrakech. Abdul looks forward to showing you the city he loves!
$90/ per group
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