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Koutoubia Mosque
10m
Welcome to Marrakech, during this cultural visit we will acquire the magic of the ocher city.
making the minaret of the Koutoubia mosque our point of reference to begin our cultural visit.
Start first by discovering the history and gardens of this legendary mosque
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Dar El Bacha - Musee des Confluences
40m · Admission ticket not included
Dar El Bacha is a magnificent example of traditional Moroccan architecture. Upon entering, one discovers a space imbued with elegance, tranquility, and refinement, which bears witness to the richness of Marrakech's heritage.
Its architecture is characterized by interior courtyards, fountains, zellige mosaics, carved wooden ceilings, and delicate chiselled plasterwork. Every detail reveals the craftsmanship of Moroccan artisans and the importance of geometry and symmetry in Islamic art.
Traditional riads were designed around a central courtyard that provided light, ventilation, and coolness, thus offering a true haven of peace in the heart of the medina's hustle and bustle.
Visiting this type of place allows for a better understanding of Moroccan culture, its architectural traditions, and the lifestyle of the old wealthy families of Marrakech. It is an experience that invites us to discover a more intimate and authentic facet of the city.
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Medina of Marrakesh
40m
Marrakech’s souks are the medina’s trading soul. A maze of busy alleyways, they offer an explosion of colours, scents and sounds. There is everything: fragrant spices, handcrafted lanterns, Berber carpets, worked leather, and traditional jewelry.
Each souk has its own speciality: spices, leather, fabrics or wrought iron. Walking around, we discover the ancestral know-how of Moroccan craftsmen and the authenticity that makes Marrakech famous.
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10m
Jemaa el-Fna Square, Marrakech
Enter the heart of the magic of Marrakech! Between the smell of spices, drum beats, snake charmers, storytellers and gourmet stands, Jemaa el-Fna Square immerses you in a unique live show, classified as an intangible heritage of UNESCO. An unmissable sensory experience that will make you vibrate to the rhythm of the medina.
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Medersa Ben Youssef
45m · Admission ticket not included
Madrasa Ben Youssef, Marrakech
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the largest Koranic school in Morocco. Founded in the 14th century and beautifully rebuilt by the Saadians in the 16th, Madrasa Ben Youssef amazes with its bright patios, colorful mosaics and finely carved woodwork. A true masterpiece of Islamic art, it is an essential step to discover the spiritual and artistic soul of Marrakech.
