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Marrakech Culture: Historic Districts Tour
4.8
26 Ratings
Marrakech
Explore Marrakech’s historic districts, vibrant souks, and iconic landmarks with a private driver. Discover hidden gems and rich culture effortlessly.
Explore Marrakech’s historic districts, vibrant souks, and iconic landmarks with a private driver. Discover hidden gems and rich culture effortlessly.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Koutoubia Mosque - The Koutoubia Mosque holds great significance in Marrakech and was among the largest mosques in the Islamic world upon its completion in 1158.
Construction of the Koutoubia commenced in 1141 under the direction of the Almohad caliph Abd al Mumin. It is particularly notable for its towering minaret, reminiscent of the Giralda, and…
- Koutoubia Mosque - The Koutoubia Mosque holds great significance in Marrakech and was among the largest mosques in the Islamic world upon its completion in 1158.
Construction of the Koutoubia commenced in 1141 under the direction of the Almohad caliph Abd al Mumin. It is particularly notable for its towering minaret, reminiscent of the Giralda, and its pink sandstone hue, characteristic of the city.
The name “Koutoubia,” meaning “booksellers’ mosque” in French, originates from the numerous book stalls that surrounded the monument after its completion.
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Marrakech Herboristerie - Visit the argan oil cooperative to witness the on-site production of argan oil, renowned for its richness in vitamin E and fatty acids.
Additionally, explore the Berber pharmacy, abundant in natural plants. - Bahia Palace - The Bahia Palace in Marrakech is a stunning showcase of Moroccan architecture and design. Constructed in the late 19th century, it is an expansive complex featuring gardens, courtyards, and rooms adorned with intricate details and vibrant colors. This article delves into the palace’s history, design, and its cultural significance in Morocco.
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Jemaa el-Fnaa - Added in 2008 to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (initially proclaimed in 2001), Jemaa el-Fna Square is a key cultural hub in Marrakech. Since its establishment in the eleventh century, it has become a symbol of the city, offering a remarkable concentration of Moroccan popular cultural traditions expressed through music, religion, and various artistic forms.
Conclude your excursion by wandering through the lively souks, which feature a wide array of local artisans, and take advantage of your driver’s recommendations on the best stalls to visit.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Multi-lingual driver who knows Marrakech well
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Multi-lingual driver who knows Marrakech well
What's Not Included
- Bahia Palace Entrance
- Bahia Palace Entrance
Additional Information
Discover the culture of Marrakech through various historic districts of the city. Visit colorful souks with tinsmiths, dyers, herbalist stalls and workshops.
Discover hidden corners of Marrakech on a tour dedicated to history and culture
Explore the city’s most historic neighborhoods with a personal guide who will lead the way
Learn the fascinating…
Discover the culture of Marrakech through various historic districts of the city. Visit colorful souks with tinsmiths, dyers, herbalist stalls and workshops.
Discover hidden corners of Marrakech on a tour dedicated to history and culture
Explore the city’s most historic neighborhoods with a personal guide who will lead the way
Learn the fascinating history hidden behind the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace and Jemaa-el-Fna Square.
Location
Koutoubia Mosque
Rue el Ksour, Derb Sabai, 13,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(26 Ratings)
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Prince
Aug 29, 2024
Best experience in Marrakesh! - Very very friendly ! Youssef is the best at what he does ! Always available and happy to help! He planned all our itinerary and helped us move around Marrakech!
I will recommend him 100% everytime.
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Jasrajt2021
Jun 6, 2024
Stag trip - It was a very good party experience. Youssef took us to all the spots that were kicking and made sure we got back safely. He was always on time and polite.
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Gurj91
Jun 4, 2024
First class service - I couldn't recommend Youssef highly enough. He was not only the perfect transport service but also his assistance with planning our itinerary based off our requirements was first class. His local knowledge helped us find everything we were looking for and he was available 24 hours a day for whenever we required picking up on little to no notice. If anyone is travelling to Marrakech I wouldn't recommend anyone other than Youssef for not only your transport but also helping to plan your trip.
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931rohank
Jun 4, 2024
Amazing Experience! - Youssef made our trip amazing. He booked us all the activity such as quad biking, bars clubs tables, sorted cleaners and chefs and knew all the best places!
Top service! Always on time and good rates!
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Gslidder
Jun 4, 2024
Top driver and company! - Top service from start to finish. Our driver Youssef was very very polite, courteous, spoke great English and was always on time. He was really knowledgeable of the local areas and helped us to not get scammed. He did it all from arranging day trips, sorting out quad biking, awaiting with club entry and even collected us back at 5am. Highly recommend.
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Bindi
May 25, 2024
The best way to experience the beauty and magic of Marrakech - Booking with Youssef was 100% the best decision we made for our trip to Marrakech ✨
If you are like me and you spend hours researching before booking an experience, then booking with Youssef offers you complete peace of mind 🙏🏽
Youssef was welcoming from the start, trustworthy and always happy to provide recommendations. He answered all of our questions patiently and enthusiastically, providing us with local knowledge of Marrakech and its beautiful culture 🏜️
Whether you are booking a solo trip, or with friends & family, Youssef is reliable and can be trusted to make your visit to Marrakech truly memorable! He listened to what we wanted to see, and always recommended the best times and days to visit popular tourist spots. He also suggested places we didn’t find online when researching which turned out to be some of our most favourite experiences! 🫶🏽
Overall, I would highly recommend Youssef for any services in Marrakech. He is reliable, friendly and helpful - someone you can trust when visiting a new country and someone who enriches your experience 🐪
Thank you Youssef for showing us the beauty and magic of Marrakech 🇲🇦
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Megrsa
May 13, 2024
Best Cab-Driver in Marrakech! - Morocco was wonderful. However, I fell ill in Marrakech so missed the planned tour of the city.
I hired a cab-driver to give me a tour the next day. He was fantastic! I highly recommend Zine Eddine, Taxi 1316. His telephone is: 06 66 16 31 14.
He drove me all around Marrakech showing me the sights and asking for things that I would like to see. He also suggested others.
He gave me ample time to explore and take photographs.
If in this gorgeous city, you cannot go wrong asking for Zine. His obvious love of his city is infectious.
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563rannyb
May 9, 2024
😅 - Yousuf!!! Top man maids, were top too! Absolutely beautiful villa would definitely be coming again and or recommending
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Amard976
May 8, 2024
Excellent - Youssef was amazing. Catered for all our needs, he was always on time and took us to the best attractions. Would highly recommend him.
Will be definitely be using youssef again.
Thanks
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Kalpesh
May 6, 2024
Morocco is a beautiful place to go with friends and family. The mountains are very good and the culture is very open ... - The driver is very flexible and very patient arrived a bit late.... it's good to have someone who knows the knowledge of the destination which helps a lot where to get things from..
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