Medina, Palaces & Tombs

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  • *Approx package price
DURATION
4 hours

Discover the medina and experience life as it has been for hundreds of years. In the souqs learn about the different industries that make the Old City so unique. Visit the city gates, palaces, tombs, museums and Kotoubia Mosque. Finish at Djemma el-Fna, filled with snake charmers, musicians and market stalls.

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Highlights

* Explore medina life as it has been for hundreds of years.

*  Visit the city gates

* Discover a palace.

* Wander through museums and the Kotoubia Mosque.

* See the sights of world heritage site Djemma el-Fna Square.

What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Meeting point for your Urban Adventures Guide is out the front of Café France in Djemma El Fnaa. As you walk into Djemma El Fnaa through the main entrance this is a 3 story café on the right side of the square. All through Djemma El Fnaa there are fake guides who will try and convince you to do a tour with them, so please make sure that you find the office guide who will be holding an Urban Adventure sign or badge and waiting for you in front of the café.
  • Finish:

    Djemma El Fna Square.
  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12
 
  • Inclusions:

    Local English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees Maison Tiskiwin/ Palais De Bahia/ Photography Museum.
  • Exclusions:

    Tips and Gratuities for your guide, items of a personal nature.

Additional information

Voucher exchange details

Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

Confirmation of booking

Please contact Marrakech Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.

Dress standard

Morocco can be considered a liberal Muslim country as many Moroccan women do not wear headscarves, comparatively however, Morocco is very conservative by standards you may be accustomed to at home and you should dress accordingly. As a general guideline, shoulders, cleavage and knees should be covered at all times. Wearing shorts (men and women), low-cut tops, and showing midriff is not recommended as it will restrict your entry into buildings of a religious nature and family homes and is considered disrespectful to the local culture.   Long, light-couloured, lightweight sleeved shirts, trousers and skirts are respectful, cover your body, keep you cool in the heat and protect you from the harsh sun.

Child policy

Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusively.  Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this day tour in Marrakech.

Language

English

Tipping Info

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

Itinerary

Explore the medina and its labyrinth of narrow streets and famous souqs on this day tour in Marrakech. Visit Maison Tiskiwin to see a fascinating private collection of crafts and decorative arts from southern Morocco and the Sahara. Then visit the Palais De Bahia, a haven of shady courtyards and blue mosaic walls built for Bou Ahmed. The palace also includes beautiful quarters for his 4 wives and 24 concubines.
Visit the Photography museum and discover Marrakech from the past. The pictures on display change regularly drawing on over 4500 photos taken from 1870 to 1950.
Finally on this day tour in Marrakech head back to Djemma el Fna Square where the tour finishes. Your local guide can provide instructions on how to get back to your hotel or you can continue your shopping in the local souks.

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