Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Marrakech’s souks with this private tour that ensures you make the most of your time. Your guide will lead you through the maze of market stalls, handicrafts workshops, and artisan quarters, where you can discover herbal medicines, witness carpet weaving demonstrations, observe leather dyeing, and practice your haggling skills for souvenirs.
Begin your exploration of one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities at 9:00 am by admiring the Koutoubia, the largest and most beautiful mosque in the Western Muslim world. Its impressive architecture, reminiscent of Seville’s Giralda, boasts a height of 69 meters and sides measuring 12.80 meters.
Next, head to the Kasbah to visit the Saadian Tombs, designed by the Saadian Sultan Ahmad alMansour in 1120. Marvel at the intricate carvings, Arabic script, and colorful tiles of this unique Islamic mausoleum.
Spend an hour exploring the Bahia Palace, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture built by the chamberlain of Sultan Hassan I, El Mekki Moussa, for his beloved Bahia (meaning “the wonderful” in Arabic) in 1866. Spread over 8 hectares, this architectural jewel showcases the finest examples of Islamic world architecture, boasting stunning stucco works, Islamic mosaics, and carved cedar wood roofs, all surrounded by Moorish gardens of orange and cypress trees, and scented jasmine plants.
To complete this unique experience, venture into the narrow streets of the Medina to discover the lifestyle of the Marrakchi people through different souks, aromatic grocery stores, tea rooms, and craft workshops. Visit the Jemaa El Fna Square, where fruit juice sellers, snake charmers, dancing monkeys, magicians, and acrobats come together to create a magnificent show that reflects the extraordinary Moroccan lifestyle.