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Marrakech Old Medina Markets Tour
Marrakech
Navigating Marrakech’s bustling streets and markets can be daunting, especially for solo travelers. This tour will provides travelers with a sense of security and comfort, offering assistance with logistics, ensuring that they stay safe, and helping them avoid common tourist pitfalls.
Navigating Marrakech’s bustling streets and markets can be daunting, especially for solo travelers. This tour will provides travelers with a sense of security and comfort, offering assistance with logistics, ensuring that they stay safe, and helping them avoid common tourist pitfalls.
Duration:
3 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jemaa el-Fnaa - A wonderful spot to witness snake charmers, money trainers, henna artists, and fortune tellers. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the largest square in North Africa.
- Souk Semmarine - Considered a must-visit market in Marrakech’s old Medina.
- Souk Haddadine - Known as Marrakech’s blacksmiths district, this area within the…
- Jemaa el-Fnaa - A wonderful spot to witness snake charmers, money trainers, henna artists, and fortune tellers. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the largest square in North Africa.
- Souk Semmarine - Considered a must-visit market in Marrakech’s old Medina.
- Souk Haddadine - Known as Marrakech’s blacksmiths district, this area within the historic medina showcases the traditional craft of blacksmithing. Here, artisans use both age-old techniques and modern tools to create household items, ornate lanterns, intricate metalwork, and decorative pieces like jewelry and sculptures. The rhythmic sound of hammers on anvils is a testament to the enduring craftsmanship passed down through generations. Visitors can explore this district to experience Marrakech’s rich artisanal heritage and purchase unique handcrafted souvenirs.
- Mouassine - Famous for its traditional riads, which are Moroccan houses built around a central courtyard, many of which have been converted into guesthouses. Staying in a riad offers a glimpse into Marrakech’s architectural heritage and local lifestyle. Mouassine is one of the oldest neighborhoods, with landmarks like the 16th-century Mouassine Mosque, the iconic Mouassine Fountain, and the Mouassine Hammam.
- Dyers District - Specializing in textiles, particularly fabrics dyed using traditional methods with natural dyes from plants, minerals, and insects. Visitors can observe the dyeing process in small workshops, where artisans create unique patterns and shades. Exploring the dyers markets is a cultural journey through centuries-old traditions of craftsmanship and trade, with bargaining being a common practice.
- La Maison Des Babouches - Located in the medina, these establishments offer a wide range of babouches in various styles, colors, and sizes. Made from leather or fabric, babouches are known for their comfortable, slip-on design. Many are handmade by skilled artisans using traditional techniques. Visitors can often watch craftsmen at work, adding to the authentic appeal of the products.
- Mederssa Ben Youssef - Renowned for its exquisite architecture, featuring intricate tilework, carved wood, stucco plasterwork, and geometric patterns. The central courtyard has a large marble pool surrounded by arcades and a stunning prayer hall. Now a museum, visitors can explore the courtyard, admire the architecture, and learn about the history of Islamic education in Morocco. Guided tours offer deeper insights into the madrasa’s architecture and history.
- Bloty Marrakech - Offers a sensory experience with a wide variety of spices, herbs, and blends used in Moroccan cuisine and traditional remedies.
- Hammam Mouassine - Known for the place where Tanjia, a Marrakech food specialty, is cooked.
- Koutoubia Mosque - Famous for its stunning Moorish architecture, including a tall minaret, horseshoe arches, and intricate geometric patterns. The 77-meter tall minaret is a prominent feature of Marrakech’s skyline. The name “Koutoubia” comes from “Kutubiyyin,” meaning “booksellers,” as the area was historically known for its book market.
- Mechoui (ArtsMorocco.com) - A traditional Moroccan dish of slow-roasted lamb or goat, seasoned with spices and cooked to tender perfection. Popular during festive occasions and family gatherings, the slow cooking process infuses the meat with rich flavors.
- Food Markets of Marrakech - Offer a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, seafood, spices, dried fruits, nuts, and other ingredients used in Moroccan cuisine. The markets are a feast for the senses with colorful displays and aromatic stalls.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- medreass ben yousef will be visited but with 50 DH entrance fees to be paid cash by customers
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- medreass ben yousef will be visited but with 50 DH entrance fees to be paid cash by customers
Location
Argana
Znikat Rahba
When you enter the big Square you fill the Caffe next to exchange office.
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.