Uncover the cultural capital of Morocco on a guided full-day tour of Marrakech. Explore historic palaces, landmark monuments, and the vibrant medina, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and unique architecture.
Uncover the cultural capital of Morocco on a guided full-day tour of Marrakech. Explore historic palaces, landmark monuments, and the vibrant medina, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and unique architecture.
Marrakech was established in 1070 by the Almoravid dynasty and has long been the major city of southern Morocco.
Ali Ben Youssef is often credited with truly founding Marrakech in 1126. During this time, the first 9km rampart was constructed, along with a new palace and administrative buildings.
Three centuries later, in the latter half of the 16th…
Marrakech was established in 1070 by the Almoravid dynasty and has long been the major city of southern Morocco.
Ali Ben Youssef is often credited with truly founding Marrakech in 1126. During this time, the first 9km rampart was constructed, along with a new palace and administrative buildings.
Three centuries later, in the latter half of the 16th century, the Saadians, under the leadership of Abdallah al Ghalib (1557-1574), made Marrakech the capital, marking him as the dynasty’s greatest builder.
The affordable cost of living and the promise of pleasant weather attract tourists to visit and revisit Marrakech. The city offers a wealth of attractions: museums, the old town, palm groves, various entertainment options, excursions, and shopping opportunities.
During this guided city tour, the main monuments to visit include:
• The Koutoubia Mosque from the outside
• Saadian Tombs
• Bahia and Badia Palaces
• Majorelle Gardens
• Menara Gardens
• Medersa Ben Youssef
• The souks of Marrakech at your own pace
Points of Interest
- Ok Traveling
- Driver/guide provides detailed explanations about each monument.
- Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.
- Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan or 4WD.
- Driver/guide provides detailed explanations about each monument.
- Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.
- Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan or 4WD.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Between its frantic place-heart, its religious buildings, its many palaces turned into museums or hotels, Marrakech has an architectural heritage of great wealth. Add some artists’ houses, an industrial heritage and ancestral shopping malls and now Marrakech rivals Fes, the venerable cultural capital of Morocco….
Between its frantic place-heart, its religious buildings, its many palaces turned into museums or hotels, Marrakech has an architectural heritage of great wealth. Add some artists’ houses, an industrial heritage and ancestral shopping malls and now Marrakech rivals Fes, the venerable cultural capital of Morocco.
• Discover the old palaces and landmark monuments of Marrakech.Â
• Explore the history of the red city.Â
• Marvel at the Koutoubia Mosque and its distinctive architecture.Â
• Visit the Majorelle and Menara gardens.Â
• Tour the historic palaces of Bahia Palace and Badi Palace.Â
• Wander through the old Medina of Marrakech and its vibrant souks.Â
• Experience the lifestyle of Marrakech’s inhabitants at the bustling Jemaa El Fana square.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
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.
