Marrakech Tuk-Tuk Tour: Secret Garden and Photo Museum Included

4.5 (2 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Experience Marrakech on a fun & scenic ride across its major landmarks; Koutoubia, old city walls &gates, Souk El Khemis flea market & labyrinth of souks and other authentic areas.
Visit of the Photography Museum; an illustration of Moroccan culture & history through the passionate eyes of international photographers! This exhibit including +10,000 treasures dating from 1879 to 1960; portraits, street scenes, moments of daily life, landscapes & aerial photos.
Break at the terrace cafe/view of the rooftops & High Atlas.
Continue through the ancient souks to visit, Le Jardin Secret, a royal botanical garden lost since the 1500s & restored in 2016. An oasis of peace composed of an exotic & Islamic garden designed to facilitate irrigation but inspired from heaven as narrated in the Quran.
Discover the history of the site, wander around the exhibits, or take a break at the bar, restaurant or boutique at your own pace.
Tour ends at the garden /Jamaa El Fna 10min walk.

What's included

  • Entrance fee to Secret Garden
  • Entrance fee to House of Photography
  • Tuk Tuk hire for +/-2h30 ride including services of a friendly & mature driver.
  • No tour guide included / Driver will provide some local insight
  • No child or baby seats available (Can sit as adult or on parent's lap)
  • Tips and gratuities for driver
  • Food & Drinks

What to expect

  1. Koutoubia Mosque
    10m
    Meeting point & time for photos at the Koutoubia Mosque. This is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. Located in the southwest medina quarter of Marrakesh, near the Jemaa el-Fnaa market place. Founded in 1147 by the Almohad Caliphate. The minaret tower is 77 meters (253 ft) in height, is decorated with varying geometric arch motifs and topped by a spire and metal orbs. It likely inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat.
  2. Bab Agnaou
    5m
    Stop for photos at Bab Agnaou (or gate of the horned ram) one of the best-known gates of Marrakesh, Morocco. Its construction was completed around 1188 or 1190. This majestic gate was the main public entrance to the royal kasbah (citadel) in the southern part of the medina of Marrakesh.
  3. Royal Palace of Marrakech
    Pass by
    Pass by the Royal Palace gates
  4. Bab Doukkala
    Pass by
    Stop for photos
  5. Le Grand Casino La Mamounia
    Pass by
    Pass by the Great Mamounia Hotel
  6. Bab El Khemis
    Pass by
    Souk El Khemis flea market
  7. Medina of Marrakesh
    Pass by
    Ride via the oldest handicrafts souks of Marrakesh
  8. Ben Youssef Mosque
    Pass by
    Drive by the Ben Youssef Mosque / possibility to stop for photos or pause
  9. Maison de la Photographie
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Our first major stop the Photography Museum (45min) is set in a Riad now home to a collection of over 10,000 treasures exhibited around various themes. These archives on Morocco & Africa dating from 1879 to 1960 include portraits, street scenes, moments of daily life, landscapes & even a projection of the first color film recorded in Morocco in 1957; Landscapes & Faces of the High Atlas. Aerial photos of the city & photography techniques are also exposed in a section of the small museum. This unmissable gem illustrates Moroccan history & culture through the passionate eyes of international photographers that fell in love with this country!
    Break at the café-terrace with a view of the rooftops & High Atlas Mountains in the background or visit the boutique filled with paper prints, original postcards, etc...
  10. Almoravid Koubba
    Pass by
    Drive by the oldest existing structure of Marrakech, A dome built over a fountain dating back to the foundation of the city in the 11th century
  11. Le Jardin Secret
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Free time to visit at your own pace this botanical garden & oasis of peace and freshness in the heart of the souks. Possibility to have drinks or a nice meal at the terrace/patio restaurants famous for their fresh juices, or cold beer - a rare luxury in the medina.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your Tuk Tuk and driver at the entrance of the Car Parking of the Koutoubia Mosque (west of the tower). This Parking is located opposite from the Jamaa El Fna Square/Mohamed 5th Bd. Between the Gardens & Great Mosque. Use Map Location or contact the provided number if any assistance is needed.

End point

The tour ends at the Secret Garden. Your driver will provide a map, tickets & say goodbye. Visit at leisure; possibility to have drinks or meal at the secret garden. Estimated walk back to Jamaa ElFna Square is 15 minutes.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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