Excursions & day trips

Marrakech History Tour

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£31.00

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Language: English , French

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

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Explore Marrakech's bustling medina on a guided walk
Admire the beauty of Bahia Palace
Discover Marrakech's tallest building
Learn about Moroccan art and culture at the city's museum
Tick off the main sights in half a day

What to expect

This half-day city tour is the ideal introduction to Marrakech. You'll unravel the city's history and culture by visiting some of its top attractions including Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace and Museum of Marrakech.

We'll kick off the tour at the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque. Towering over Marrakech at 70 metres high, its minaret is the tallest building in the city and can be seen from almost all parts of the old town. You can admire its intricate stone carvings and pink-hued facade as your guide reveals more about its history.

Next on the agenda is a special one, Marrakech's crown jewel - Bahia Palace. Wander through an extensive network of courtyards, gardens, and ornate pavilions, learning about its colourful past as you go. We'll round things off at the Museum of Marrakech. Here, you'll be able to delve into Moroccan history and culture, through vast collections of ancient objects, weapons and pottery.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Entrance fees

What to remember

Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or wheelchair users

Provider

MUSEMENT SPA

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Tom
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Colin
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

The guide was very good .The trip showed us the landmarks in the old town and shopping in souks .The only downfall was not enough time spent in palace ...
Vicky
From United States of America - May 2024

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

We booked online rather than through the hotel TUI staff who might've told us that the bus would take us literally round the corner to start the tour. ...
jon
From United Kingdom - April 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

very helpful guide. interesting things to see. good to be chaperoned through the old town. there was a need to walk swiftly from stop to stop which wa ...
Kevin G
From United States of America - March 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Smooth hotel pick up and drop off. Guide very informative. Just take care throughout the sooks as very crowded and many scooters too. Overall would re ...
Andy M
From United Kingdom - March 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Tour guide was very knowledgeable, he’s being doing it for 27 years. Did the palace and university tour, also through the markets which was interestin ...

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