Discover Marrakech Sightseeing with an Official Guide:
Exploring the Red City’s Rich Heritage:
Accompanied by an expert guide, delve into Marrakech’s vibrant history, beginning with its founding by the Almoravid Empire in 1070. The city’s distinctive red sandstone buildings earned it the nickname “Red City,” a testament to its unique architectural charm.
Unveiling Marrakech’s Ancient Medina:
Navigate the labyrinthine streets of the old medina, where hidden gems await around every corner. Discover the Bahia Palace, once the grand vizier’s residence, and marvel at its intricate Moorish architecture, offering a glimpse into Marrakech’s royal past.
Exploring the Ruins of El Badi Palace:
Journey back in time to the Saadian period as you explore the majestic ruins of El Badi Palace. Commissioned by Sultan Ahmad Al Mansour, this grand structure once stood as a symbol of power and opulence before falling into disrepair after the Sultan’s death.
Immersing Yourself in Marrakech’s Vibrant Culture:
Throughout your sightseeing adventure, your guide will regale you with captivating stories and insights into Marrakech’s rich cultural heritage. From bustling souks brimming with exotic wares to tranquil gardens offering respite from the city’s hustle and bustle, each stop on your tour will reveal a different facet of Marrakech’s allure.
En of Services of Marrakech Sightseeing with an Official Guide
| Starting Location |
From Marrakech |
| Ending Location |
To Marrakech |
| INCLUDED |
| Private air-conditioned vehicle at disposal. |
| Well-experienced driver. |
| Sightseeing by knowledgeable English Speaking local guide. |
| Entrance fees to the monuments & Museums. |
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| EXCLUDED |
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lass=”interary-item”><p>1<div class=”item_content”><h2>Day 1:ย Marrakech Sightseeing with Official GuideOn this day, you will accompany a knowledgeable official guide from your accommodation to explore the most famous and exciting imperial city. Marrakech is the fourth largest Moroccan city and one of the four imperial cities of the kingdom. Marrakech had founded by the Almoravid Empire in 1070. Its founder was Emir Abu Bakr Ibn Umar, and Marrakech is known as Red City because various buildings had constructed in red sandstone official guide will show the most sites of the red city starting with the old medina (Old part of Marrakech), in this part, you will visit Bahia Palace built by Alaouite leaders, it was a palace of grand vizier of Alaouite’s leader, today it is considered as a historical monument and attraction site where tourists visiting in. Besides, your coming site is El Badi Palace, a ruined palace commissioned by Sultan Ahmad Al Mansour in the Saadian period. The palace had neglected after the death of the Sultan, and eventually, it became ruined.
The journey continues by visiting Saadian Tombs are located in the Kasbah area of the Marrakech Old Medina, the tombs consider nowadays as a historic royal necropolis. Later on, you will visit the second oldest medina after Fes Medina, walking through small streets where you have time to discover the lifestyle of local people. In Addition, during your visit to the old medina and souk (Market), you will visit also the Tanneries of Marrakech, and the leather workers and the metalwork in the shape of countless lamps, carpets, and Berber rugs. The sightseeing of the old part will finish with a talking lunch on the famous square here in Marrakech, Djemma El Fna is a place where you find local food, juice stalls, dried fruit, and nut stalls, storytellers, snake charmers, and women applying henna.<br />The rest of Marrakech sightseeing will be in the new parts of the city by car. Our driver will meet you next to the Djemma El Fna square after your lunch, and driving to the Majorelle Garden had been designed by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1980. The garden contains a psychedelic desert mirage of 300 plant species from five continents. In recent years, the garden has become a popular tourist attraction. The site each year receives around 900,000 visitors. Finally, the last site will be Kutubiyya Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech. It was founded in 1147 by Almohad Caliph Abd Al Mumin and later rebuilt by a caliph. The mosque is known with Marrakechโs iconic landmark and could see towering over the city. The journey of the Marrakech sightseeing tour ends as your driver accompanies you to the Riad/Hotel.
