Seven Saints of Marrakesh Tour: A Spiritual Journey to the Awlya Graves

Embark on a spiritual journey to the graves of the Seven Saints of Marrakesh, blessed individuals who have guided and inspired Muslims for centuries. Discover the healing power and tranquility that awaits at these sacred sites.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mosquee Sidi-bel-Abbes - Also called: Abou el Abbas Ahmed ben Jaafar el Khazraji. Origin: Originally from Sebta. Education: Disciple of Cadi Ayyad, He lived for 40 years in a cave on a hill in Guéliz, without ever entering the city. He spent his life caring for and defending the weak and the blind. Died in: 1205 (601 AH) Buried in: Sidi Marouk cemetery, near Bab Taghzout.
What's Included
  • Protective face masks for COVID-19
What's Not Included
  • TIPS
Additional Information

The seven sages of Marrakesh are regarded as Awlya (a term that refers to several Wali). Wali, an Arabic term, denotes individuals that Allah has graced with an eminent position among the faithful. It’s believed that these seven saints were luminaries in their era, radiating guidance due to the divine blessings they received from Allah. From the 17th…

Location
Café Koutoubia
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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747humza
Jul 25, 2024
The ‘real’ Marrakech with Azeddine - It’s a blessing to find and meet Azeddine. A true gem of a man in Marrakech his deep knowledge of national and local history and culture will leave you knowing the ‘real’ Morocco and Marrakech. Being a local he will show you insights you will struggle to find with any other guide. I was blessed to go on this journey with Azeddine as my guide, and in the end my friend. I need a lot more time&space to give you the full picture, but a journey through Marrakech with Azeddine, it’s an adventure and memory for a lifetime. Thanks Azeddine! P.s. ask him about food spots too! ;)
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W5152jhamirm
Jun 1, 2024
Great tour! - Great tour! tourgide Az-Eddinne Ben Jouhra gives so much historical information, we walked trough the medina from 1 patron saint/scholar location to the other were some extra information was told.Its quit a hike but absolutely worth it, Thanks Az-Eddine Ben Jouhra!
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Jaffer_i
Jan 11, 2023
An amazing experience with a brilliant tour guide - An amazing tour, with excellent information provided. Our tour guide was brilliant, very helpful and informative. Highly recommend for anyone looking to appreciate culture and historical figures, especially Islamic saints and scholars. A must for all, however, please note there is a lot of walking involved so good walking shoes is a must
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Jh_travel_2021_wrld
Oct 30, 2021
Fascinating tour with knowledgeable, kind guide - Az-eddine was an excellent guide. He took my group of six people on a detailed and highly enjoyable journey through the history of Marrakech's seven saints. He was knowledgeable and very kind. Highly recommended!
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Fatima_a
Jul 8, 2024
Great experience - The tour guide was very good and informative . The five saints we saw were amazing. It’s shame never got to do all the saints as two were closed
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Christian_v
Jul 19, 2023
Overall good - The guide was very good and gave a good overview of the saints and the history of Marrakech. Unfortunately, if you are not muslim you cannot enter the mosques where the relics of the saints are, but the tour turned out to be interesting anyway.
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Sid_n
Dec 3, 2023
Avoid this tour guide - We were really looking forward to this tour but due to the total ignorance and rudeness of the tour guide we missed the tour we booked via viator. This tour is carried out by an individual by the name of 'Az Eddine Ben Jouhra'. As with other tours in Marrakech you usually get a message or email from the tour operator or guide the day or night before to advise you on where to meet the next day. We never got anything. Next morning (27th November) as I haven't had any communication from the tour operator nor the tour guide I click on the 'get directions' button on the viator app. This takes you to a location named 'riad dar assanfou'. So we get here for 9am and no one to be seen. We waited and waited but no sign of anyone so I messaged Viator and they tried contacting the tour guide. Not even sure if they got through. Viator messaged back explaining that the meeting point was a certain Cafe at 9am and it's gone past that time now. I explained that on your app directions it doesn't take you to this cafe instead it takes you to 'riad dar assanfou' which is a 20 minute walk. They couldn't offer any explanation and were basically unable to help. They did however give me the tour guides direct number instead. What use that was! He never answered any of calls or didn't bother to respond to my wattsup messages even though he read them. I lost £44 through this experience and as a result will never use the company or tour guide again. In the end I took this sacred tour with one of the local Moroccan tour guides on Thursday 30th November for 250 dirhams, approximately £24. Something I wish I had thought of and done earlier.
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