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Walking tour of Marrakech
Joined 2023
This tour is a chance to see the city’s famous historical and cultural highlights. This involves visiting mosques, necropolis, palace and Medersa or koranic school, built at different periods of history starting from 11th century, 16th to 19th century. This tour offers the chance to discover and learn about Moorish architecture that excelled in synthesizing elements form Arab, Berber, Spanish and African architectural traditions to create a unique blend.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Meeting
Hotel pick up
Koutoubia moque
The Koutoubia Mosque is a 12th century built mosque, whose tower is considered the main landmark in Marrakech. From there, we go for 15 minutes walk Saadian Necroplis.
Saadian tombs
A Marvelous Burial Ground for the deceased Saadian royals and their descendants, dating back from the 16th century. The site consists of exquisite and well embellished mausoleums in the grand style of the Alhambra. From there, we go for 20 minutes walk to Bahia palace.
Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace is a stunning example of Moroccan architecture and design. Built in the late 19th century, it is a complex of gardens, courtyards, and rooms that are filled with intricate details and vibrant colors. The visit lasts approximately 45 minutes to one hour.
Lunch
After visiting the Bahia palace, we go for a long stroll across the medina street and then stop in any of the restaurants with a rooftop overlooking the medina.
Ben Youssef Medersa
We resume our walk in the afternoon by visiting Medersa Ben Youssef, a historic Islamic school built in the 14th century. The madrasa was once the largest Islamic school in North Africa with its impressive architecture is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of Moroccan artisans.
Medina & Souks
After the madersa, we spend the rest of afternoon exploring the maze-like streets of the medina and the large array of workshops where craftsmen produce goods to be sold at the souks.
Jemaa el-Fnaa
We complete the tour with a view over the square of Jemaa el-Fnaa, a prime spot for people-watching in one of the city’s liveliest spots. Watch as the buzz of daily life unfolds among the market stands and streetscapes below
End of the tour
Ending Point
At your hotel
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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
Guide fee
Lunch
Dinner
Entrance fees
Tour Important Information
Most monuments have toilets, besides the itinerary suggested also goes past public toilettes for persons desperate to use toilets.
Moreover, the suggest itinerary is well suited for persons with wheel chair or with special needs.
Available all week days
Important message from the supplier
I can go on a long day walk
I can take you trekking in the Atlas mountains
I can also drive and take you on my vehicle for a long drive.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Said B.
I am a licensed local tour guide, currently based in Marrakech.
I have been a tour guide for more than 24 years, working in three languages: English, French and German.
Although I am based in Marrakech, I also organize and escort groups on tours in all parts of Morocco. As an experienced tour guide, I know all the secrets of the country, I know how much is doable during your trip! Hidden gems, tourist traps, places off the beaten path, must-dos and places to avoid etc. Thus, I can guide you, advise you.
I cater to individuals or small groups and offer a variety of itineraries and tailor-made tours in Morocco visiting locations including the Sahara, Atlas Mountains and Imperial cities.
$160/ per group
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