Marrakech City Tour
Overview
Starting your Marrakech trip through a Marrakech city tour takes you through the beauty of the city’s culture, history, and unique architectural designs. Your trip fully starts in Marrakech – the door to the magnificent wonders of the Red City ; During your cultural sightseeing trip, you get to visit the Koutoubia Mosque which is famous for its mighty minaret. When you walk past the gardens around the building, you may want to look at some high level of details in this structure.
After that you will go to Djemaa el-Fna square a noisy and populated place in Marrakech. Here you can enjoy the colorful nightlife, street theatre, music or chance to taste interesting local food. What I like about this place is that it covers the cultural aspect of Morocco through a powerful combination of the eye, ear and nose. Whenever you will be able to visit the close-by Souks here you will get a wonderful opportunity to have direct communication with the friendly artisans as well as shop for souvenirs including spices, handicrafts, and textiles.
During the tour, you would visit the spectacular Saadian Tombs which has an old removed in the 16th century and lear some interesting features of architecture. After this, a visit to Bahia Palace will be possible to enable the visitor to be in awe of the well designed garden and exquisite mosaic walls that symbolized the richness of Moroccan royalty. Once you have experienced a walk through the historic parts of the city you can then sit down and enjoy a good Moroccan meal in any restaurant of your choice.
Highlights of the Marrakech City Tour
- Go to the famous Koutoubia Mosque and the outstanding minaret of the mosque.
- The busy square of Djemaa el-Fna is packed with things to see relative to the Moroccan culture.
- Go on shopping in the crowded markets for some thing different to take as souvenirs.
- Enjoy this cheerful lively atmosphere with street artists and musicians.
- This visit will take us to the Burial Tombs of the Saadian dynasty that are dating back to the 16th century.
- Over awed by the beauty of the Bahia Palace.
- Chicken or fish tagine: taste a local Moroccan cuisine lunch set in a sun lit terrace restaurant.
- For the historical past of Marrakech your guide will enlighten you.
- Visit gardens that are around important historical places.
- Extended documentary photography of modern and old architecture and arts of Marrakech.
Inclusive and Exclusive of the tour
What's Included:
- Guided city tour of Marrakech.
- Entrance fees to attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
- Traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
- Opportunity to engage with local culture and artisans.
- Round-trip transportation within the city if required.
What's Excluded:
Marrakech Guided Tour Program
A Marrakech city tour starts with a visit of the Koutoubia Mosque, the famous minaret and pleasant gardens of which are worth a look. This mosque is one of the most iconic marrakech’s attraction and provide a great glimpse of architectural design. When you have finished looking at the view, you will move on to the noisy and popular Djemaa el-Fna square.
In Djemaa el-Fna you will be able to enjoy real Morocco with people performing shows and acrobatics, snake charmers and local food stands. Take time and walk around the square and perform social activities with the different performers. After this, you will be free to walk around the local souks where such Islamic colours and fragrances as spices, clothing fabrics and handicrafts can be felt and seen. This is perhaps the best time to interact with local art and craft makers and maybe do some shopping for local items.
After this you will proceed to the Saadian Tombs which where built over four hundred years ago in the sixties century. Tiled architectural designs accompany lovely gardens on these architectural masterpieces – the tombs – and the beautiful environment helps one to gain an appreciation of the country’s history. Then, you will get the guided visiting of Bahia Palace and enjoy the sightseeing of elaborated mosaic and the beautiful garden giving the conclusion of Moroccan architecture.
To rejuvenate you will be able to test the most popular traditional Moroccan lunch at a restaurant and to taste new dishes, specific to the given region. Later in the day a further visit or free time can be made depending on what interests you but for those who wish it there is still the opportunity to tour one of the many parks or gardens that Bremen has to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many hours is the city tour of Marrakech?
If I am doing my research correct the city tour usually takes about 4 to 6 hours give or take depending on which sites targeted and any other additions. It is in this duration that it is possible to plan the major points of interest and numerous chances of both communication and purchase.
2. What should I wear for the Marrakech City Tour?
Because most locations you will be visiting require a lot of walking, we recommend casual wear, including comfortable shoes since you will be doing most of the moving by foot. Also it is useful to wear appropriate clothes not violating the traditions of the country and people. “This partly explains why I carry a light jacket or shawl if I visit during the cooler months,” argued the author.
3. Is there any restricted age limit in visiting the tour of Marrakech?
Practically, there are no strict age requirements, so this tour is appropriate for people of any age. Relatively for families with children there are numerous entertaining things to do, and your guide will maintain an appropriate pace throughout.
4. Do I have to make a prior appointment when taking the tour?
It is possible to discover free tours announced the day before or even several hours before the start; however, it is always wiser and safer to book a tour in advance to avoid such circumstances and, moreover, to plan your travel schedule.
5. If the weather is bad on the day of the tour, then what?
Your guide will have to alter the programme in case of bad weather in the interest of the clients.
6. May I take my camera or phone for the pictures?
Yes! It is allowed to carry with you a camera or your phone to take colorful photos and great moments of the tour. The only thing is to act carefully not to offend anybody and to remember which place you are in when slow motion takes a picture. Taking pictures of all the things you did will preserve memories of the Marrakech experience in your folks.
