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Marrakech authentic half day city tour

5.0(3 reviews)Marrakech, MoroccoOperated by Marrakech daily tours
  • Duration4 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • EntrySkip the line
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesArabic, English, French
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

The authentic Marrakech city tour allows you to learn about the secret sides of the old city and its alleys. As the tour will take place in different parts of the city that were built during different dynasties, you will discover different types of architecture and its evolution from the 11th to 19th century. Your official tour guide and your driver will be here to show you carefully the attractions, starting from the southern part of the old city and finishing in the northern part.

What to expect

4 hours5 stopsPrivate tourSkip the line
  1. Koutoubia Mosque

    Rue el Ksour, Derb Sabai, 13, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco

    20 minutes

    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.

  2. Bab Agnaou

    Rue Oqba Ben Nafaa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco

    30 minutes

    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.

  3. Dar El Bacha - Musee des Confluences

    Rue Fatima Zahra, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco

    30 minutes

    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.

  4. Le Jardin Secret

    Rue Mouassine, 121, Marrakech, 40030, Morocco

    40 minutes

    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...

  5. 2 hours

    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.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Your official tour guide will be waiting for you front of the famous Cafe Restaurant France in the Main Square (Jemaa El Fna), with official tourist guide badge and holding a signboard with your names.

End / drop-off

Your official tour guide will be waiting for you front of the famous Cafe Restaurant France in the Main Square (Jemaa El Fna), with official tourist guide badge and holding a signboard with your names.

Pickup locations32

Hotels & residences32

  • Movenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi MarrakechAvenue Mohammed VI, Hivernage, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Houdou54 Derb el Hammam, Street Essebtiyne, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Aqualis Club Resort MarrakechBouchareb, Route De Targa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Atlas Plaza Appart-Hotel46 Boulevard Allal Al Fassi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • RED HOTEL MarrakechAvenue Hassan II, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • La Mamounia MarrakechAvenue Bab Jdid, Mamounia SPA Hamam, Marrakech, 40040, Morocco
  • Jaal Riad ResortAvenue Mohammed VI, Marrakech, 40020, Morocco
  • Riad Shaden222 Derb El Kadi, Bab Ailen, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Club Albatros1 Avenue Golf, Marrakech, 40050, Morocco
  • Atlas Medina & SpaAve Hassan 1er, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Le Meridien N'FisAvenue Mohammed VI, En Face De Menara Mall, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Kniza34 Derb l'Hotel, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Rose Aqua Park HotelAvenue Mohamed VI, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Dar des ArtsRue Riad Zitoune el Jdid, Derb Tbib 50, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial & SpaRue Harroun Errachid, Quartier De L Hivernage, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Karmela10 Derb El Feranne Azbetz, Place Ben Salah, Marrakech, 40008, Morocco
  • Les Jardins de la MedinaDerb Chtouka, 21, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Les Jardins de la Koutoubia26 Rue de la Koutoubia, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • TUI BLUE Riu Tikida GardenCircuit de la Palmeraie - BP 1585, Marrakech, 40007, Morocco
  • La Sultana Marrakech403 Rue De La Kasbah, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Riu Tikida PalmeraieRoute Fes, Km 6, Marrakech, 40007, Morocco
  • Riad Africa94 - 95 Derb Sakka, Arset Moulay Moussa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad ITRANE105, Derb Jamaa, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • 2Ciels Luxury Boutique Hotel & SpaRue Oued El Makhazine, Corner Imam Chafai, in front of the Tennis Royal Club, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Aqua Mirage Marrakech Hotel ClubKm 5, Route De Tahanaout, Marrakech, 40065, Morocco
  • Riad Dar Anika112 Rue Riad Zitoun el Kdim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • El Fenn HotelDerb Moulay Abdullah Ben Hezzian, 2, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Palais Sebban43 Derb Moulay Abdellah Ben Hsseine, Quartier Laksour, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • AmanjenaRoute de Ouarzazate, Km 12, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Porte RoyaleDerb el Maada 84, Diour Jdad, Zaouia Al-Abbesia, Medina, Marrakech, 40030, Morocco
  • Savoy Le Grand HotelAv. Prince Moulay Rachid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad ElisaKsour, Rue Sidi Lyamani 21, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

we pick up from a specific place inside the Medina of Marrakech.

Pickup details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Tour without tickets

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Your official tour guide will be waiting for you front of the famous Cafe Restaurant France in the Main Square (Jemaa El Fna), with official tourist guide badge and holding a signboard with your names.

End / drop-off

Your official tour guide will be waiting for you front of the famous Cafe Restaurant France in the Main Square (Jemaa El Fna), with official tourist guide badge and holding a signboard with your names.

Pickup locations32

Hotels & residences32

  • Movenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi MarrakechAvenue Mohammed VI, Hivernage, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Houdou54 Derb el Hammam, Street Essebtiyne, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Aqualis Club Resort MarrakechBouchareb, Route De Targa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Atlas Plaza Appart-Hotel46 Boulevard Allal Al Fassi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • RED HOTEL MarrakechAvenue Hassan II, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • La Mamounia MarrakechAvenue Bab Jdid, Mamounia SPA Hamam, Marrakech, 40040, Morocco
  • Jaal Riad ResortAvenue Mohammed VI, Marrakech, 40020, Morocco
  • Riad Shaden222 Derb El Kadi, Bab Ailen, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Club Albatros1 Avenue Golf, Marrakech, 40050, Morocco
  • Atlas Medina & SpaAve Hassan 1er, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Le Meridien N'FisAvenue Mohammed VI, En Face De Menara Mall, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Kniza34 Derb l'Hotel, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Rose Aqua Park HotelAvenue Mohamed VI, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Dar des ArtsRue Riad Zitoune el Jdid, Derb Tbib 50, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial & SpaRue Harroun Errachid, Quartier De L Hivernage, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Karmela10 Derb El Feranne Azbetz, Place Ben Salah, Marrakech, 40008, Morocco
  • Les Jardins de la MedinaDerb Chtouka, 21, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Les Jardins de la Koutoubia26 Rue de la Koutoubia, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • TUI BLUE Riu Tikida GardenCircuit de la Palmeraie - BP 1585, Marrakech, 40007, Morocco
  • La Sultana Marrakech403 Rue De La Kasbah, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Riu Tikida PalmeraieRoute Fes, Km 6, Marrakech, 40007, Morocco
  • Riad Africa94 - 95 Derb Sakka, Arset Moulay Moussa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad ITRANE105, Derb Jamaa, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • 2Ciels Luxury Boutique Hotel & SpaRue Oued El Makhazine, Corner Imam Chafai, in front of the Tennis Royal Club, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Aqua Mirage Marrakech Hotel ClubKm 5, Route De Tahanaout, Marrakech, 40065, Morocco
  • Riad Dar Anika112 Rue Riad Zitoun el Kdim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • El Fenn HotelDerb Moulay Abdullah Ben Hezzian, 2, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Palais Sebban43 Derb Moulay Abdellah Ben Hsseine, Quartier Laksour, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • AmanjenaRoute de Ouarzazate, Km 12, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Porte RoyaleDerb el Maada 84, Diour Jdad, Zaouia Al-Abbesia, Medina, Marrakech, 40030, Morocco
  • Savoy Le Grand HotelAv. Prince Moulay Rachid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad ElisaKsour, Rue Sidi Lyamani 21, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

we pick up from a specific place inside the Medina of Marrakech.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Full package tour with tickets

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Your official tour guide will be waiting for you front of the famous Cafe Restaurant France in the Main Square (Jemaa El Fna), with official tourist guide badge and holding a signboard with your names.

End / drop-off

Your official tour guide will be waiting for you front of the famous Cafe Restaurant France in the Main Square (Jemaa El Fna), with official tourist guide badge and holding a signboard with your names.

Pickup locations32

Hotels & residences32

  • Movenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi MarrakechAvenue Mohammed VI, Hivernage, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Houdou54 Derb el Hammam, Street Essebtiyne, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Aqualis Club Resort MarrakechBouchareb, Route De Targa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Atlas Plaza Appart-Hotel46 Boulevard Allal Al Fassi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • RED HOTEL MarrakechAvenue Hassan II, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • La Mamounia MarrakechAvenue Bab Jdid, Mamounia SPA Hamam, Marrakech, 40040, Morocco
  • Jaal Riad ResortAvenue Mohammed VI, Marrakech, 40020, Morocco
  • Riad Shaden222 Derb El Kadi, Bab Ailen, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Club Albatros1 Avenue Golf, Marrakech, 40050, Morocco
  • Atlas Medina & SpaAve Hassan 1er, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Le Meridien N'FisAvenue Mohammed VI, En Face De Menara Mall, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Kniza34 Derb l'Hotel, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Rose Aqua Park HotelAvenue Mohamed VI, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Dar des ArtsRue Riad Zitoune el Jdid, Derb Tbib 50, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial & SpaRue Harroun Errachid, Quartier De L Hivernage, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Karmela10 Derb El Feranne Azbetz, Place Ben Salah, Marrakech, 40008, Morocco
  • Les Jardins de la MedinaDerb Chtouka, 21, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Les Jardins de la Koutoubia26 Rue de la Koutoubia, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • TUI BLUE Riu Tikida GardenCircuit de la Palmeraie - BP 1585, Marrakech, 40007, Morocco
  • La Sultana Marrakech403 Rue De La Kasbah, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Riu Tikida PalmeraieRoute Fes, Km 6, Marrakech, 40007, Morocco
  • Riad Africa94 - 95 Derb Sakka, Arset Moulay Moussa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad ITRANE105, Derb Jamaa, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • 2Ciels Luxury Boutique Hotel & SpaRue Oued El Makhazine, Corner Imam Chafai, in front of the Tennis Royal Club, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Aqua Mirage Marrakech Hotel ClubKm 5, Route De Tahanaout, Marrakech, 40065, Morocco
  • Riad Dar Anika112 Rue Riad Zitoun el Kdim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • El Fenn HotelDerb Moulay Abdullah Ben Hezzian, 2, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Palais Sebban43 Derb Moulay Abdellah Ben Hsseine, Quartier Laksour, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • AmanjenaRoute de Ouarzazate, Km 12, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Porte RoyaleDerb el Maada 84, Diour Jdad, Zaouia Al-Abbesia, Medina, Marrakech, 40030, Morocco
  • Savoy Le Grand HotelAv. Prince Moulay Rachid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad ElisaKsour, Rue Sidi Lyamani 21, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

we pick up from a specific place inside the Medina of Marrakech.

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets with the basic tour package ($12.00)

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Adult (13–99)

Languages

Guide
Arabic, English, French

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Africa/Casablanca
Product code
104718P10

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 53 reviews
  • 53

Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (3).

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