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Best of Marrakech: Guided Bahia Palace & Ben Youssef Medrasa Tour
Marrakech, Central Morocco, Morocco
$83.73
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Meet at the Koutoubia mosque, a Moorish 12th century wonder, for an intro to better understand the city's origins & layout.
Walk to the Jewish Mellah and visit the Bahia Palace; city's most famous sight once home to the kingdom's grand vizir & his harem. Free time to stroll in the gardens, riads & reception rooms & enjoy ornate fountains, zellij mosaics, stucco arabesques & carved cedar gates and ceilings.
We'll explore authentic neighborhoods & visit the Ben Youssef Medersa, masterpiece of Arabo-Islamic art. Tour the Maghreb's largest Islamic college during the 1500s; its majestic patio, student rooms, prayer hall & ablutions room. Exchange about local muslim practice & history.
Then head to the original handicrafts souk to see the skilled artisans at work, learn about their materials & techniques. Stop at the colorful spices square for photos & discovery of local beauty and cuisine secrets. Finish at Jamaa El Fna, city's UNESCO world heritage site to experience exotic street arts!
Walk to the Jewish Mellah and visit the Bahia Palace; city's most famous sight once home to the kingdom's grand vizir & his harem. Free time to stroll in the gardens, riads & reception rooms & enjoy ornate fountains, zellij mosaics, stucco arabesques & carved cedar gates and ceilings.
We'll explore authentic neighborhoods & visit the Ben Youssef Medersa, masterpiece of Arabo-Islamic art. Tour the Maghreb's largest Islamic college during the 1500s; its majestic patio, student rooms, prayer hall & ablutions room. Exchange about local muslim practice & history.
Then head to the original handicrafts souk to see the skilled artisans at work, learn about their materials & techniques. Stop at the colorful spices square for photos & discovery of local beauty and cuisine secrets. Finish at Jamaa El Fna, city's UNESCO world heritage site to experience exotic street arts!
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Small Group Half Day Tour
Small group tour : Join a small group (max 12 persons) with a tour guide.
Small group tour : Join a small group (max 12 persons) with a tour guide.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- 2 small or 1 large per person
- Services of a friendly & knowledgeable licensed tour guide (English/French Speaking)
- Skip the line tickets & guided tour of Bahia Palace + Medersa Ben Youssef.
- Tips and gratuities
Meeting point
Meet at the little white mausoleum dome sitting at the foot of the Koutoubia Mosque tower. Located on the Mohamed 5th Boulevard. Your tour guide wearing an official badge with a red & green ribbon will be waiting for your at the reserved/scheduled time.
Return details
Finish at the Jamaa El Fnaa Square, to experience this unique UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Humanity site. A vibrant space that represents a concentration of popular Moroccan cultural traditions performed through musical, religious and artistic expressions.
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Koutoubia MosqueIntroduction to Marrakech & visit its most symbolic monument, standing on a sacred site that dates back to the 12th century (visit from the outside only/limited access) and discovery of the foundations of the city from the 11th century (see Marrakech's first road and defensive gate).
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MellahDiscover the Jewish quarter and learn more about Morocco's Jewish heritage. Walk through the colourful spice markets.
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Bahia PalaceComplete tour of the only real palace open to visitors. Wander throughout its residential riads and official function areas. Discover the decorative arts, learn about the legends behind their origins as well as the impact on modern Moroccan culture/society.
- Walk through the most authentic souks and neighborhoods of the old city (pass by)
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Medersa Ben YoussefVisit this religious site, Marrakech's 16th-century Coranic school (medersa or madrasa) unique with its Arabo-Islamic style patio, the holy prayer hall, ablutions hall, and rooms that once housed up to 900 students. Learn more about local Muslim practices as well as the traditional education system.
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Souk SemmarineWalk through the old city (or medina's) most prestigious souk & greatest source of temptation. A showcase for the best local artisans and most skilled craftsmen. See where many renown international artists and designers have been coming for decades to awaken their inspiration.
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Jemaa el-FnaaEnd at Marrakesh's UNESCO World Heritage site unique for its oral & immaterial culture personified by street artists such as storytellers, folk troops & many more.
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Place Des EpicesDiscover the trendy and most colorful square of the souks. Climb up a private terrace for a view of the old city labyrinth.
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Best of Marrakech: Guided Bahia Palace & Ben Youssef Medrasa Tour
Marrakech, Central Morocco, Morocco
$83.73
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!