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Marrakech Historical City Tour

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Marrakech Historical City Tour - Overview

Take a tour through the Moroccan city of Marrakech, it is very famous for its architecture. Marrakech is Morocco’s second largest imperial city, with red ochre buildings and broad avenues lined with palm trees. Take a tour around Djemaa el-Fna, a huge square in the medina overflowing with food stalls and entertainers.

Look out for the Koutoubia Minaret built by Yoaoub el-Mansour in the 12th century. Towering at 70 metres high, the minaret superbly fuses classic Moroccan and Andalucian architectural styles. See the beautiful gardens, the mosque, tiled courts, reception halls and private quarters adorned with carved and painted woodwork of the Bahia Palace in Marrakech, built for Ba Ahmed, son of an advisor to the Alawid ruler, Muhammad IV.

Also in Marrakech, are the 16th century Saadian Tombs built in the Hispano-Moorish style by Saadian ruler, Ahmed the Golden. A tour through Marrakech will make your Moroccan holiday truly memorable!
Location : Marrakech
Schedule : Start time: from 0830 (8:30am) & 1430 (2:30pm),

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

(Please advise us of your preferred departure time at the time of booking. Kindly reconfirm pick up upon arrival in Marrakech.)

Available Days / Dates :

Daily

Unavailable Days / Dates :

 Public holidays (please refer to Additional information section for the list.)
Pickup : Your hotel in Marrakech.

(Please advise us of your hotel at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)
Drop-off : Your hotel in Marrakech

Marrakech Historical City Tour - Itinerary


Your tour will begin with a pick up from your hotel in Marrakech. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour of Marrakech's old medina and Kasbah begins with a stop at the foot of the Koutoubia Minaret.

You will continue into the 12th century fortress of Kasbah, where you will see the distinctive carved gate Bab Agnaou. Next is a stop at the 16th century monument of the Saadian Tombs, notice the wonderful Hispano-Mauresque architecture surround the burial ground of the royal family.

Walk through the mellah (Jewish quarter) on to visit the aristocratic Bahia Palace, where you will see a large palace with beautifully painted residential rooms and a lush Moorish style garden in the courtyard.

. Finally, a stroll through the famous Jemaa El Fna Square which was the ancient meeting point of the tradesmen in northwest Africa.

At the end of the tour you will return back to your hotel.

Inclusions, Exclusions and Other Useful Information about this Product.
Inclusions
English-speaking guide
Hotel pick up and drop off
Entrance fees to the monuments
Exclusions
Meals and drinks
Additional info
If guests wish to add a horse-drawn carriage for part of this tour, a supplement of MAD 50 per person per hour payable direct will apply.
Contact details for the local activity operator will be found on your confirmation voucher.
Public holidays in 2007:
1, 11 & 20Jan
31Mar
1May
30Jul
20 & 21Aug
13Oct
6 & 18Nov
20Dec
Please Note
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

If guests wish to add a horse-drawn carriage for part of this tour, a supplement of 50 Moroccan Dirhams per person per hour will apply.

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