Half Day Marrakech History Tour including entrances

3.7 (39 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This half-day city tour is the ideal introduction to Marrakech. You'll unravel the city's history and culture by visiting some of its top attractions including Koutoubia Mosque (not inside), Bahia Palace and Ben Youssef Medrassa.
We'll kick off the tour at the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque. Towering over Marrakech at 70 meters high, its minaret is the tallest building in the city and can be seen from almost all parts of the old town. You can admire its intricate stone carvings and pink-hued facade as your guide reveals more about its history.
Next on the agenda is a special one, Marrakech's crown jewel - Bahia Palace. Wander through an extensive network of courtyards, gardens, and ornate pavilions, learning about its colorful past as you go. Last, we will visit Ben Youssef Medrassa, a historical site today that used to be the largest and most important Islamic school in Morocco.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Entrance fees for El Bahia Palace & Medrassa Ben Youssef
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Koutoubia Mosque
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    See the famous Koutoubia Tower, the largest mosque in Marrakech with a 70 meter high minaret. The tower is a great example of Hispano-Moorish art. (Exterior Visit)
  2. Bahia Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Walking through Jewish quarter Mellah to discover El Badia Palace, built at the end of the sixteenth century by El Mansour Eddahbi, this monument was a real jewel of Islamic art but the Alaouit Sultan My Ismail took all the richest of this palace to build the Meknes City, Now there remains only a huge esplanade carved gardens, planted with orange trees and surrounded by high walls full of a great history.
  3. Medersa Ben Youssef
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Last, we will visit Ben Youssef Medrassa, a historical site today that used to be the largest and most important Islamic school in Morocco.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The activity start time excludes pickup times. You MUST contact TUI Destination Services for the exact pick-up time and place AT LEAST 48 hours before the start time of the activity.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Please note that that one or more of these monuments could be substituted at any time according to availability or any occurred event.

Cancellation policy

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

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