Private Guided City Tour to Discover The Medina or Old Town of Marrakech
Description
The guided city tour of Marrakech with official professional guided will take you to explore one of the amazing imperial cities in Morocco, during the guided city tour you will discover the main point of interests in the city starting from the Koutoubia mosque, the saadian tombs, the old palaces in Bahia and Badia palace, walk through the old jewish town to reach the souks/markets to visit the artisans making traditional objects in their workshops and explore the colorful shops with smelts of the Moroccan species. • Discover the flowery palaces and innumerable monuments of Marrakech during a 3 hours guided tour. • Discover the history of the ocher city of the Kingdom of Morocco. • Visit the gardens in majorel and menara and visit the old palaces in Bahia Palace and badia palace • Explore the ancient medina of Marrakech and its amazing souks
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Itinerary
Saadian Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour Ed Dahbi spared no expense on his tomb, importing Italian Carrara marble and gilding honeycomb muqarnas (decorative plasterwork) with pure gold to make the Chamber of 12 Pillars a suitably glorious mausoleum. Al Mansour died in splendour in 1603
The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech, Morocco. The mosque is also known by several other names, such as Jami ‘al-Kutubiyah, the Kotoubia mosque, the Kutubiya mosque, the Kutubiyyin mosque and the booksellers’ mosque. It is located in the southwest medina district of Marrakech. The mosque is decorated with curved windows, a ceramic strip, pointed merlons and decorative arches; it has a large square with gardens, and is lit at night. The 773-meter (253-foot) minaret includes an arrow and orbs. It was completed during the reign of the Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansour (1184-1199), and inspired other buildings such as the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
PICK UP FROM EVERy HOTEL AND RIAD IN MARRAKECH FOR THIS FULL DAY EXPLORATION
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Reviews(15)
Tour of inside the medina was arranged by hotel. Started off taking to see the historic attractions but then moved on the the Souk. It was a labarynth but felt we were being taken to specific stalls where the guide nee the owners and was commissioned based. When we asked to stop at a stall we were told no good and quickly moved on. We got taken to carpet shops and argan oil pharmacies where after a talk and demo we were encouraged to purchase items. This is a trip we could have done ourselves. Cost £40 or 400 MAD for the group (5 of us)
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Marrakech medina tour. We’re truly sorry to hear that parts of the experience didn’t meet your expectations. Our goal is to offer an authentic and insightful introduction to the historic heart of Marrakech — including key cultural sites, local craftsmanship, and the rich atmosphere of the souks. We understand your concerns about feeling directed toward specific shops. While it's common in Marrakech for guides to include stops at artisanal cooperatives and traditional workshops, your comfort and preferences should always come first. We’ll be reviewing this experience closely with our guide to ensure that future guests feel more in control of their shopping time and choices. We also appreciate your comment about the value of the tour. While navigating the medina independently is possible, many guests choose a guided visit to better understand the history, culture, and hidden corners of this fascinating city — but we understand that every traveler’s expectations are different. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to have the chance to provide a more satisfying experience for you on a future visit. Warm regards, The Marrakech First Trip Team
Soufian organized our airport pickup, all transport, guides, Riads and tour guides for our 5 days in Morocco which includes Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca and Rabat. Our guides were friendly, very knowledgeable and took great care of us. Soufian is delightful; he’s also organized, reliable, funny, accommodating and was great company. We felt comfortable and relaxed with him. Morocco is a beautiful and historic country; we had a fantastic trip. I cannot recommend this tour company enough and would definitely use them again for a return trip.
Dear client, Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! It was truly a pleasure organizing your journey through Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, and Rabat. I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the company of our guides, the Riads, and everything in between. Your appreciation means a lot — knowing that you felt relaxed, well cared for, and fully immersed in Morocco’s beauty is exactly what we aim for. It was a joy spending time with you, and I’m so grateful for the trust you placed in us. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another adventure whenever you’re ready. Morocco always has more to discover! Warmest regards, Soufian
We visited Marrakech and the surrounding area with friends with Aziz who is a fantastic guide, he took us to see the most beautiful places, always punctual, discreet, attentive, it's a real nice encounter. Thank you Aziz for your kindness, this stay was unforgettable thanks to you. I recommend 100%. We can't wait to come back and I will definitely use your services! Next time we will take advantage of the excursions offered! See you soon !!
Bonjour Cher client, j’espère que vous allez bien, merci infiniment pour vôtre excellent commentaire, nous et nôtre équipe toujours à vôtre disposition. Bien à vous
This private tour is a must to get a true experience via your certified guide. You will experience areas that you are unlikely to experience without the tour guide. We had Mohammed as our guide. His knowledge and keeping us informed made the tour very special. I know you are unlikely to get the same guide each time, but he was excellent. Thank You Mohammed. You will know who you are. We toured with you on Sunday the 4th of February.
Thank you Dear client for your excellent review. We wish to meet you again in another experience for another destination in Morocco. Thank you so much Best regards
Great tour of the city of Marrakesh. The guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we had a safe and fun experience.
Thank you Mr Ismael for your booking with Marrakech First Trip agency, we hope to see you again for another experience in Morocco.
Perfect day. My guide provided all the information I needed to fully understand the history of the city.
Thank you Miss Shanelle for your review, we wish we see you again for another experience.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Marrakech. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic during the tour of the Medina. He was very pleasant and patient with the group.
Hi Mr Harry, Thank you for your excellent review, really nice to hear from you that you spent a good time with us during your holiday in Morocco, we wish to see you soon again for another experience . Marrakech first trip team glad to arrange everything for you.
We were definitely taken care of during our WHOLE trip. No matter what we wanted to do, Soufian and his crew were able to accommodate us. Totally worth every penny.
Hi Ma’am, Thank you for your excellent review, we wish to see you again in Morocco for another experience, thank for choosing Our company Marrakech First Trip agency.
Our favorite thing about Marrakech is having the pleasure of spending time with Soufian Laamiry, our guide. This is the third trip for which he has been our guide, previously in Tangier, Fez, and over the Atlas Mountains to the Draa valley and the Sahara. He is a native of Marrakech and knows all about the city and surrounding countryside, and can customize your trip to your special interests: adventure travel, historic monuments, shopping, a camel ride, perhaps? You name it and he will make it happen. He speaks English, French, and Arabic, of course, and has a good sense of humor. I have recommended many friends to him and they have all had a superb experience. Whether you are planning your first trip to Morocco or going back, he will help to make it special.
Thank you Mr Philip, we are so glad to hear from you, we wish to see you again in another experience and hope you enjoyed your birthday.
Very nice and unique experience just love Soufyan amazing person and he is on the top of his job can’t wait to go back
Hi Rafi thank you for your booking with us, we wish to see you soon, you , your friends family or colleagues. Our team is ready to arrange everything for you . Thank you Marrakech First Trip team Best regards
