Marrakech Tour : Discover the Interior of Ramparts (THE MYSTERY OF MEDINA)

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Marrakech Tour : Discover the Interior of Ramparts (THE MYSTERY OF MEDINA)

$89 / Per person

Overview

Explore the rich culture of Marrakech by embarking on a sightseeing tour of the city of Marrakech with a private guide. Discover the city’s must-see sights and main sights including Medrassa Ben Youssef, Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque and the Medina. During this exploration, your guide will provide comments in the form of information on the history of these attractions and also on Morocco, which he will help you better understand the local culture and Morocco..

8 Hours
Age 1+80
Marrakech , Medina

Destination:	New York City
Departure:	Yes Required
Departure Time:	New York City
Return Time:	English & Spanish
Included:	Hotel/RIAD pickup and drop-off in Marrakech 4 Nights Hotel Accomodation Entrance Fees Tour Guide
Excluded:	Gratuities (optional) Tips (Optinal)

Tour Plan

Starting your exploration of the old city, you will first visit the Koutoubia Mosque, a centerpiece and an emblematic monument of the history of Morocco, built in the 12th century under the Almohad dynasty. Its minaret remains the highest building in Marrakech and stands out as a landmark visible from almost every corner of the city, like a guide star that guides you when you are disoriented.

30 minute

Step 1: The Secret Garden

Your private exploration of the city begins at the beautiful and picturesque Secret Garden, one of Marrakech’s most popular attractions, and it’s not without reason. Escape the hustle and bustle of the red city and enjoy the delicate scent that fills the air of this refreshing oasis. Please note that if you opt for the Full Package, skip-the-line tickets will be included for your convenience, allowing you to avoid long queues.

Ticket are included
Discover the magic of secret garden
Comment and information about the attraction

15 minutes

Step 2: the Koutoubia Mosque

The visit is only outside the mosque
Comment and information about the attraction
Discover the repere of Marrakech

30 minutes

Step 3: Bahia Palace

Then you will discover the magnificent and exquisite palace of Bahia, renowned for its breathtaking Moorish architecture, superb ceramic tiles and majestic splendour its colors.

Ticket are included
Discover the beauty of Moroccan architecture
Commentary and historical information about the appeal

10 minutes

Step 4 : Mellah

Afterwards, you will pass through a very interesting part and a fascinating secion of the Medina, the Jewish quarter (Mellah), which will allow you to grasp the importance of Jewish culture and community in the formation of the singular identity of Marrakech and Morocco.

understand the importance of Jewish culture and community in Morocco’s unique identity
Commentary and historical information about the appeal

10 minutes

Step 5 : Bab Agnaou

If you wish, you can visit one of the city’s famous herbal shops, where you can learn about herbs, spices and essential oils while enjoying a Moroccan mint tea and a local pastry. Then, you will continue your exploration towards Bab Agnaou, one of the nineteen gates of Marrakech and the main entrance of the Royal Kasbah.

Visit one of the city’s famous herbal shops (optional) .
Discover the main entrance of the Royale Kasbah
Commentary and historical information about the appeal

15 minutes

Step 6 : Kasbah

We invite you to participate in a unique cultural journey through time, where you can discover two sites of interest. The first is the Farnatchi, a place where you can explore the process of water heating in hammams, traditional public steam baths that date back to Roman times. Farnatchi is also known as the place where some locals bring their dishes, such as the famous Tanjia, to cook them slowly in a wood oven. The second site is a centuries-old bakery where artisanal bread is still baked in the traditional way. This trip will immerse you in the history and culture of these two fascinating places.

Discover Farnatchi and the centuries-old bakery
Commentary and historical information about the appeal

45 minutes

Step 7 : Médina

Then, you will have the opportunity to discover the fascinating labyrinths of the most dynamic and colorful outdoor market in the world: the souks of Marrakech. You can wander between charming bazaars full of character, stalls full of mysterious potions, mountains of colorful spices, essential oils, exquisite carpets knotted by hand... You will have the opportunity to visit the leather souk, the workshops of traditional Moroccan woven carpets, the artisanal Berber butcher (carpet), a gallery of brass lamps and lanterns, and much more!

Discover the souks of Marrakech
Commentary and historical information about the appeal

45 minutes

Step 8 : Souk Semmarine

The most complete city tour of Marrakech ends in the largest souk district of Morocco, where traders have been negotiating and selling their products for 1000 years!! Prepare for a complete sensory overload! The combination of sounds, images and smells is enough to let the most hardened travelers feel completely hypnotized.