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Half-Day Private Marrakech Experience
3h30
Private
Half Day
About this activity
Embark upon an exciting exploration of Morocco's world famous imperial city, beginning with pickup at your hotel or accommodation in Marrakesh.
Your first stop will be Majorelle Garden, where you will learn about the garden's French-influenced architecture and connection to the iconic French designer Yves Saint Laurent, amble along shady lanes, discover exotic plants, and walk past refreshing streams and pools filled with water lilies and lotus flowers.
You will then continue to one of the most beautiful palaces of Marrakesh, the Bahia Palace. Built in the late 19th century, the name literally means "brilliance" and was intended to be the greatest palace of its time. A magical mix of Hispano-Moresque exquisite architecture.
Next, you will immerse yourself in legend and grandeur on a shopping trip, which takes place in some of the oldest quarters in the 9th century old city of Marrakesh. You’ll be asked about which items you’re most interested in finding so that your guide can create a customized itinerary. To help you make the most of the Medina, your guide will lead you to the best shops, where local artisans make and sell unique authentic wares. You will meet with artists who are specialists in their fields and learn about their family businesses and their work, and feel their passion for what they do.
This could include a local leather shop where you can find Moroccan-style carpet bags, leather handbags, and jackets. A jeweler specializing in silver and bead work from the far reaches of Morocco. A local herbalist offering a variety of spices and argan oil. A carpet shop, ladies’ fashion outlets, including a caftan shop and a silk scarf vendor. A wondrous lamp shop specializing in high-quality filigree. A veritable Aladdin’s cave!
You'll enjoy a rest stop at an enchanting roof terrace café on the entertaining Djemaa El Fna square, where you'll admire the old city while sipping on freshly made Moroccan mint tea/orange juice (at own expense).
Your tour will end with a memorable scenic drive in the royal palm groove, before you're dropped-off at your hotel or accommodation.
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Your first stop will be Majorelle Garden, where you will learn about the garden's French-influenced architecture and connection to the iconic French designer Yves Saint Laurent, amble along shady lanes, discover exotic plants, and walk past refreshing streams and pools filled with water lilies and lotus flowers.
You will then continue to one of the most beautiful palaces of Marrakesh, the Bahia Palace. Built in the late 19th century, the name literally means "brilliance" and was intended to be the greatest palace of its time. A magical mix of Hispano-Moresque exquisite architecture.
Next, you will immerse yourself in legend and grandeur on a shopping trip, which takes place in some of the oldest quarters in the 9th century old city of Marrakesh. You’ll be asked about which items you’re most interested in finding so that your guide can create a customized itinerary. To help you make the most of the Medina, your guide will lead you to the best shops, where local artisans make and sell unique authentic wares. You will meet with artists who are specialists in their fields and learn about their family businesses and their work, and feel their passion for what they do.
This could include a local leather shop where you can find Moroccan-style carpet bags, leather handbags, and jackets. A jeweler specializing in silver and bead work from the far reaches of Morocco. A local herbalist offering a variety of spices and argan oil. A carpet shop, ladies’ fashion outlets, including a caftan shop and a silk scarf vendor. A wondrous lamp shop specializing in high-quality filigree. A veritable Aladdin’s cave!
You'll enjoy a rest stop at an enchanting roof terrace café on the entertaining Djemaa El Fna square, where you'll admire the old city while sipping on freshly made Moroccan mint tea/orange juice (at own expense).
Your tour will end with a memorable scenic drive in the royal palm groove, before you're dropped-off at your hotel or accommodation.
Included
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Multilingual driver/guide
- Transportation by a brand new private air-conditioned minivan
- Official expert guide
- Free delivery of bulky goods to your hotel
- Entry/Admission - Jardin Majorelle
- Entry/Admission - Bahia Palace
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Shipping costs of your goods to your home country (most of the artisans are experienced with shipping bulky goods and can arrange this with you)
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
65%
Cultural
60%
Adrenaline
30%
Sport
20%
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Our guide promptly turned up to our hotel. The car was immaculate and the driver steady and polite. Our guide was personable and knowledgable. This tour was definately on his term though with the shops and outlets he wanted to visit. We were disappointed that he spent quite so much time receiving phone calls 'had to deal with'. Our greatest disappointment was witnessing him reselling our admission tickets to Morjorelle Gardens and Bahia Palace. I have used Viator in other cities in the world and this was our most disappointing experience.