Marrakech Old Souks and Gems

Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

The tour will start from the main Square Jemaa el fna and then will go deep the souks. We will visit many sections such as straw, carpet, leather, blacksmith and wood. Later, we will see Ibn Youssef Medresa and Secret Garden. The tickets for these spots are not included in the tour.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Fees will be paid on-site at the location

What to expect

  1. Medersa Ben Youssef
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The school was founded by Assaadin dynasty in the 16 century to teach students Islamic subjects. The design of the school is like a big traditional moroccan house which is called Riyad. There 136 rooms inside. Here you find carved cedar wood and gypsum.
  2. Jemaa el-Fnaa
    15m
    Jemaa el fna square was an old market and a meeting place for the traders coming from different parts especially caravan route traders. However, the square is now no more for business but for entertainment and food stalls at night.
  3. Pass by
    It's a beautiful garden consist of two small gardens, the first one has plants from different parts of the world and the second garden is mainly a Moroccan one which has plants like orange and lemon and palm dates tree.
  4. Rahba Kedima Square
    15m
    It was a small open market for cereals but in the end of the 20th century became a straw and spices markets. We will visit also the carpet Market it is the other side of the straw market.
  5. 30m
    Souk Laksour is a long street market connecting Mouassine quarter with Lftouh Gate. Laksour means palaces where the upper class community used to live and trade.
  6. Bahia Palace
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    It's one of the fabulous Moroccan palaces that you will definitely like, because of its wonderful architectural designs handmade by local craftsmen. It's also a place where love stories meet with history and politics.
  7. Souk Semmarine
    15m
    On the way to the Semmarine, we will pass by the olives shops and lamps barbecue restaurants.Semmarine is a Very important market and dates back to the 12th century. Semmarine means horseshoe's makers.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point will be in front of Argana Restaurant in the main Square Jemaa el fna.

End point

The meeting point will be in front of Argana Restaurant in the main Square Jemaa el fna.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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