Guided tour of Marrakech

Overview

The city of Marrakech is the expression of a succession of civilization and dynasties. It was founded in 1070 by the Almoravid Youssef Ben Tachfine. Today it preserves several Almoravid monumental remains such as: the ruins of the Kasbah of Abu Baker, the mosque of Ben Youssef, the palace of Ali Ben Youssef, the door of Bab Aylane etc ... Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 9 am in a very comfortable air-conditioned minibus with such an attractive and interesting price.

Itinerary

1. Palais Bahia

   This sumptuous residence was built at the end of the 19th century on the order of Ba Ahmed. The property, surrounded by a huge 8-hectare garden, houses a messy estate luxury secret apartments opening onto patios. A thousand artisans, mostly from from the region of Fez, participated for more than seven years in the work. They undertook to endow the palace of decorative elements and materials previously used by architects. Also we see reappear the woods, plasters and stuccos carved inside and outside the palace

   · 1 h· Admission not included

2. Mosquée et minaret de Koutoubia

   It is one of the largest mosques in the Muslim West. She marks the Almohad stage of Hispano-Moorish art which allowed to combine an apparent simplicity with a skill and discreet luxury. This "mosque of booksellers" owes its name to the souk of manuscripts including the shops were, in the Middle Ages, attached to the walls of the building. Its famous 77M minaret, pure jewel of Hispano-Moorish architecture, casts its protective shadow over the whole city for more than 8 centuries.

   · 45 min

3. Jemaa el Fna

   This vast esplanade, where the merchants of fruit and spices, Guerrabs equipped with their leather skins and timpani, barbers, etc., turns into an entertainment venue in the afternoon when Gnaouas troops (dancers descendants of the ancient Guineans), musicians, storytellers, snake charmers and other erectors of learned monkeys delimit their halqa.

   · 1 h

4. Jardin Majorelle

   This enchanting place, populated by bougainvillea, coconut, banana, bamboo and palm trees, was created in the 1920s by the French painter Jacques Majorelle. At the heart of the lush vegetation, he built a large workshop, pergolas and arbors fully covered a bright blue deconcentrator. Abandoned after the painter's death in 1962, the property was reconditioned a few years ago by fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent and used as his residence secondary these days.

   · 2 h· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• 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: 126931P24

Activity offered by Marrakeh City Breaks via Viator.