Marrakesh: Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs and Medina Souks Tour

Join us for a guided walking tour through the historic heart of Marrakech. For the shared tour, meet your local guide at Café Argana on Jemaa el-Fnaa Square for a short introduction before starting the tour. For the private tour, your guide will pick you up from your riad or accommodation in the Medina. Entry tickets are not included and must be paid in cash directly to the guide, unless you book the option with entry tickets included. Start at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the famous heart of Marrakech. Walk through the lively square and enjoy the atmosphere of the Marrakech Medina before continuing to the Koutoubia Mosque. Admire its famous minaret and Almohad architecture during an external visit only, while your guide explains its history and importance to the city. Continue to the historic Kasbah, the former royal district of Marrakech. Walk through its old streets and reach Bab Agnaou, one of the city’s most important historic gates. Stop outside to admire its traditional Moroccan design and learn about its role as an entrance to the royal Kasbah. Next, visit the Saadian Tombs, one of Marrakech’s most famous historical landmarks. Discover the tombs of the Saadian dynasty and admire the beautiful zellij tiles, marble, carved stucco, and traditional Moroccan architecture. Continue through the Mellah, the historic Jewish Quarter of Marrakech, and walk through its traditional streets toward Place des Ferblantiers. Learn about the history and cultural heritage of this important part of the Marrakech Medina. Your next stop is the impressive Bahia Palace, a 19th-century masterpiece of Moroccan architecture. Explore its beautiful courtyards, gardens, decorated rooms, zellij mosaics, carved cedarwood, and detailed stucco. Discover the history of the palace and the traditional Moroccan craftsmanship behind its design. After visiting Bahia Palace, enter the lively Marrakech souks. Walk through the narrow streets filled with spices, textiles, leather, carpets, lanterns, and traditional Moroccan products. Visit \*\*artisan workshops\*\* and see local craftspeople using traditional techniques. Continue through the Marrakech Medina, discovering local life, traditional crafts, and the hidden corners of the Old City. Your local guide will share stories and useful insights that help you understand the history and culture of Marrakech. Finish your Marrakech walking tour by returning through the Medina to the main meeting point, after exploring the city's most important landmarks, including Jemaa el-Fnaa, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, the Jewish Quarter, Kasbah, and traditional souks.