Marrakech: Medina & Souks Guided Tour, Artisans & Mint Tea

Begin at the energetic main square of Jemaa el Fna and enter Souk Semmarine, Marrakech’s largest and most iconic market street. Here, you’ll find a rich variety of traditional Moroccan crafts, leather goods, spices, textiles, and local delicacies. Learn about Morocco’s leather tradition and discover the craftsmanship behind belts, bags, and the famous handmade slippers known as babouche. Next, in Souk Sebbaghine, skeins of wool hang like decorations as artisans demonstrate their centuries-old dyeing process. This is a rare opportunity to see traditional methods still in use today and practiced by local craftsmen. Take a short break from the bustling streets and enter a tranquil terrace for a mint tea tasting. Sip freshly brewed tea while discovering how this everyday ritual reflects Morocco’s deep-rooted values of hospitality, warmth, and connection. The tour continues through Souk Haddadine, where blacksmiths shape metal into functional and decorative pieces using age-old tools. Witness the clang of hammer on steel and learn how this trade still thrives in the medina. Your final stop is Rahba Lakdima, also known as Place des Épices, a square bursting with vibrant stalls of spices, herbs, and natural products. Learn how to identify authentic Moroccan argan oil, explore the healing properties of local herbs, and discover the culinary and cultural importance of Moroccan spices. After the guided tour concludes, take your time, revisit your favorite stalls, and enjoy some shopping on your own in this colorful corner of the medina.