Half Day Marrakech History Tour including entrances
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 (not inside), Bahia Palace and Ben Youssef Medrassa.
We'll kick off the tour at the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque. Towering over Marrakech at 70 meters 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 colorful past as you go. Last, we will visit Ben Youssef Medrassa, a historical site today that used to be the largest and most important Islamic school in Morocco.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Koutoubia Mosque, Rue el Ksour, Derb Sabai, 13, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
See the famous Koutoubia Tower, the largest mosque in Marrakech with a 70 meter high minaret. The tower is a great example of Hispano-Moorish art. (Exterior Visit)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bahia Palace, 5 Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Walking through Jewish quarter Mellah to discover El Badia Palace, built at the end of the sixteenth century by El Mansour Eddahbi, this monument was a real jewel of Islamic art but the Alaouit Sultan My Ismail took all the richest of this palace to build the Meknes City, Now there remains only a huge esplanade carved gardens, planted with orange trees and surrounded by high walls full of a great history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ben Youssef Madrasa, Medersa Ben Youssef, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Last, we will visit Ben Youssef Medrassa, a historical site today that used to be the largest and most important Islamic school in Morocco.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund."
"Please note that that one or more of these monuments could be substituted at any time according to availability or any occurred event."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:30 AM
Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
The activity start time excludes pickup times. You MUST contact TUI Destination Services for the exact pick-up time and place AT LEAST 48 hours before the start time of the activity.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.