Marrakech authentic half day city tour

You will start by exploring the largest Mosque in Medina of Marrakech. The mosque is known by several names, such as Jamaa Elkoutoubia (Bookseller's Mosque). Here you will explore the Moorish architecture from the 11th century from the Mouahad's Dynasty.

The next stop is front of the famous gate of the southern side of the city (Medina) - the entrance to Kasbah. The gate was built during the defiance of Marrakech by Mouahad's dynasty in order to receive citizens from the oldest city in the heart of the Atlas mountains "AGHMAT". The gate represents magnificent architecture in terms of culture and Moorish design during the 11th century. From the Bab Agnaou's gate you can get to explore the hidden Kasbah and Moulay Yazid Mosque. This side of the Medina is located in the southern part of the city, that was built in a different period in the history of Marrakech.

The authenticity of the tour comes from the most important spots that you will explore, such as museum Dar Elbacha. The museum is considered one of the best attractions from the middle of the 19th century. Inside the museum you will be invited to explore the mosaic and the curved seder wood in the ceiling adding to an extract from the Jewish culture in Morocco in the same period of the edification of the old estate of Thami Lglaoui le Bach in the southern part of Morocco.

The next stop will be to explore the famous secret garden in the heart of the old city. The origin of the complex dates back to the Saadien dynasty and it was restored in the middle of the 19th century. This attraction was the main estate of very important political figures. It is considered a part of the great tradition of the Arab-Andalusian and Moorish palaces. You will learn about the secret of the irrigation systems created to satisfy the complex needs of water that comes from the Atlas mountains using underground canals to serve fountains, the typical Moroccan Hammams, Kitchens...

After cultural, architecture and historical experience your official tour guide will assist and give advice concerning the souks rules, such as bargaining and the tips the get a very good shopping deal in the most bustling market that offers everything - from colorful and traditional clothing adding to antiques, fabrics, bags, poofs, Berber rugs, etc. In the lamp souks you will touch the Aldin lamps. After that you will be guided to the spice market to explore the secret of the Moroccan foods and taste the different spices and flavours.