Marrakech discovery experience

Overview

Whether you sojourn in Marrakech or you start your tour by it, or even if you end up in it; we suggest for you a very informative, extensive and in-depth tour that offers, at the same time, a good introduction and a digest to and of Moroccan spirit, culture, history, architecture, traditions and the daily life, through making you visit the main features of the red city Marrakech. If you are short in time and looking to know more about all this, this is certainly the place you are looking for, and for all this we ar committed. .....

Itinerary

1. Bahia palace (visiti from inside), is a 19th century vast dwelling, built by Si Musa, the grand vizier of the Sultan of Morocco 1859. The palace was enlarged by his son Ahmed Ben Musa known as Ba Ahmed who a regent; the effective ruler of Morocco as the Sultan was only sixteen. Today, the palace is the most visited touristic site in Marrakesh. The eight thousand meters square site contains Riads, courtyards, gardens, and corridors linking its different parts. Built in in an Islamic and Moorish architecture style that was and still predominates the luxurious and lavish palaces and residences.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

2. Mellah

   The Mellah quarter, (Jewish quarter) is part of the fabric of the city, a liminal space for the Muslims inhabitants of the city. This was an exclusive area for the Jewish community, and in which Muslims were allowed to enter in the daytime but remained closed at night, a space in which Muslims came to pursue economic activities and pay reverence to the Muslim saints found in the area, an area that Muslims identify with as part of Marrakech. Yet, it was also a space that was “betwixt and between” because, it was not a Muslim area. The Mellah quarter of Marrakech is one of the biggest Jewish quarters of Morocco created by the Jews arrived from Spain and Portugal. These Jews, known in Hebrew as the Megorashim, or the exiles, changed the make-up of the Moroccan Jewish by introducing new customs.

   · 15 min

3. Extraordinary well deserved 16th century Koranic school. (Entrance fees are not included) The delicate intricacy of Gibs (stucco plasterwork), carved cedar, and zellij (mosaic) on display in the central courtyard makes the building seem to loom taller than it really does, As many as 900 students from Muslim countries all over the world once studied here.

   · 35 min· Admission not included

4. Souk Semmarine

   The Souk: Marrakech's marketplace and a wonder of arts, crafts, and workshops, Every step brings you face to face with the colorful handicrafts and bazaars for which Marrakech is famous.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Jemaa el Fna

   At the centre of the Medina Jamaa el Fnaa is Marrakech's heartbeat. This L-shape square was once a meeting point for regional farmers and tradesmen; today it's surrounded by shops, mosques, and terraced cafes with perfect views over the action.

   · 20 min

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 12 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

Product code: 385597P1

Activity offered by Features of Marrakesh via Viator.