Private tour

Marrakech: Private 1-Day Tour of the Medina and Souks

Activity provider: Riyad El Cadi
Private tour

Marrakech: Private 1-Day Tour of the Medina and Souks

Activity provider: Riyad El Cadi
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From US$ 91.07 per person

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Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Marrakech as you explore the medina and the souks in the city. On this private full-day tour you will see historical buildings, the tombs of former dynasties, the Jewish Quarter, and the artisan neighborhood.

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
English, French, German
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the medina, the historical old town of Marrakech
  • Visit historical buildings including the magnificent Bahia Palace
  • See the tombs of former dynasties
  • Stroll through the Jewish Quarter, past the Mellah, and across the market
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch on the roof terrace or the courtyard of a traditional riad
  • Explore the traditional artisan neighborhood
  • See the metal welding, leather workers, woodworkers, and henna women at work
  • Visit the beautiful Ben Youssef Madrasa
Full description
Learn about the history and culture of Morocco on this guided tour of Marrakech. On this 2-part tour (both parts lasting 3 hours), you will explore the medina and the souks, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a stylish riad inbetween. To start off the tour you will explore the southern medina with its stunning historical buildings. Visit the magnificent Bahia Palace and the tombs of the former Saadi dynasty. Stroll through the Jewish Quarter, past the Mellah, and across the market of Mellah. If there is enough time, you can also see the ruins of El Badi Palace with the historical pulpit of Koutoubia Mosque. Enjoy lunch at the stylish Riyad El Cadi. Discover the classic architecture of Moroccan homes: a house surrounding a courtyard with a beautiful garden, which is sheltered from the busy streets. Depending on the season, you can eat on the sunny roof terrace or in the cool shade of the citrus trees. Enjoy a salad and a main course, prepared in advance according to your tastes. After lunch you will continue on to the artisan neighborhood of the city. See metal welding, leather workers, woodworkers, and henna women at work. Visit vegetable markets, communal ovens, and a traditional Berber pharmacy where you can find natural remedies for many ailments and medical conditions. At the end of the tour you can admire the beautiful architecture of the Ben Youssef Madrasa.
Includes
  • Private tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • 2-course lunch
  • Water and tea or coffee at the riad
  • Food and drinks during the tour
  • Pick-up and drop off
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Café de France, located at Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakech at 10:00.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • It is customary that visiting the marketplaces be a part of city tours. On this tour, such visits will be reduced in as reasonable a manner as possible for the guests; however, if it cannot be avoided, it may still not be the best use of the tour guide's resources. It is recommended either to ask in a friendly manner specifically for interesting shops or forgo this altogether if not interested.
  • Please respect local customs and wear modest clothing – no shorts or sleeveless tops.
  • This tour is flexible and can be customized to suit your interests.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 37 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.7/5
  • Value for money
    3.7/5
  • Service
    4.1/5
  • Organization
    4.2/5

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Mhamed was our guide for the day. He was very knowledgeable and happy to share as much information as you want/needed. He guided us expertly from the square through to key attractions and explained the history and cultural significance. He also took us into the markets to quality stores for pottery, carpet, herbs and artefacts (no obligation to buy at all). Lunch at Riyad el Cadi was sensational. As an additional service he helped us find a lovely restaurant for dinner. Definitely recommend.

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April 1, 2023

I would highly recommend this tour. You get a great overview of the medina. palais and the souks. Our guide had a great knowledge and also tried to match our interests. We had a privat lunch at the garden of a riad which was very nice before hitting to the souks away from the typical touristic "shops"

April 1, 2023

Es war eine wirklich tolle Tour! Unser Guide Hasan war hat uns herzlichen begrüßt und uns einen wundervollen Tag in Marrakech beschert. Wir haben viel über die Stadt, die Kultur und die Menschen erfahren und so einen sehr guten Überblick erhalten. Ein perfekter Start, um einen ersten Einblick in die Stadt zu bekommen. Die Tour ist wirklich zu empfehlen. Hasan hat super deutsch gesprochen, uns viel erklärt und an alle wichtigen Orte geführt. Es war wirklich vielfältig. Er hat uns neben den Sehenswürdigkeiten u.A. den ein oder anderen Laden(Gewürzshop) gezeigt, kleine Shops in den Souks (Holz, Stoff, Leder und Metall) und auch das Handwerk hinter den Souks. Richtig lecker war auch das Mittagessen- die beste Tagine dir wir bekommen haben. Rund um war wirklich toll und unsere Erwartungen wurden erfüllt, wenn nicht sogar übertroffen.

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April 1, 2023

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