Historical and Cultural Tour - Private Tours (Half day)
3 h
Private
Half Day
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About this activity
English-speaking tour guide who will meet you at Jamaa El Fena Square in front of Cafe de France at 9am, when your exploration of Marrakech begins.
Discover the hidden cultural sides of Marrakech: including historical quarters of the city, After I meet you we start the tour walking into the heart of the medina and discover many of the hidden gems of the medina. we will visit the Koutoubia mosque of marrakech, The Koutoubia is the largest mosque in Marrakech with a stunning 70 meters high minaret, Following this, visit the Saadian Tombs, sealed up for centuries until they were rediscovered in 1917. The tombs date back to the time of the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur.
There are two main mausoleums within the enclosure, consisting of 66 tombs while 100 more are laid outside in the gardens. Notice the wonderful Hispano-Moorish architecture that surrounds the burial ground of the royal family, and Visit the 19th century Bahia Palace, surrounded by beautifully-manicured gardens filled with sweet-smelling flowers and fruit trees. The aristocratic palace has beautifully painted residential rooms and a lush Moorish style garden in the courtyard.
and finally we will Visit the colorful Souks with their tinsmiths, dyers, herbalists stalls and workshops; ending at Djemaa El Fna square, where hundreds of locals meet every day to enjoy the storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, acrobats, jugglers and performers of each and every sort.
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Discover the hidden cultural sides of Marrakech: including historical quarters of the city, After I meet you we start the tour walking into the heart of the medina and discover many of the hidden gems of the medina. we will visit the Koutoubia mosque of marrakech, The Koutoubia is the largest mosque in Marrakech with a stunning 70 meters high minaret, Following this, visit the Saadian Tombs, sealed up for centuries until they were rediscovered in 1917. The tombs date back to the time of the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur.
There are two main mausoleums within the enclosure, consisting of 66 tombs while 100 more are laid outside in the gardens. Notice the wonderful Hispano-Moorish architecture that surrounds the burial ground of the royal family, and Visit the 19th century Bahia Palace, surrounded by beautifully-manicured gardens filled with sweet-smelling flowers and fruit trees. The aristocratic palace has beautifully painted residential rooms and a lush Moorish style garden in the courtyard.
and finally we will Visit the colorful Souks with their tinsmiths, dyers, herbalists stalls and workshops; ending at Djemaa El Fna square, where hundreds of locals meet every day to enjoy the storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, acrobats, jugglers and performers of each and every sort.
Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Private tour
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees are not included in the price ( the majority of the monuments cost $7 for each )
- pick up & drop off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
85%
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