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Best of Marrakech: Guided Bahia Palace & Ben Youssef Medrasa Tour
Best of Marrakech: Guided Bahia Palace & Ben Youssef Medrasa Tour
PRIVATE Half Day Tour
For KrisFlyer members only
Small Group Half Day Tour
For KrisFlyer members only
Highlights
Meet at the Koutoubia mosque, a Moorish 12th century wonder, for an intro to better understand the city's origins & layout.
Walk to the Jewish Mellah and visit the Bahia Palace; city's most famous sight once home to the kingdom's grand vizir & his harem. Free time to stroll in the gardens, riads & reception rooms & enjoy ornate fountains, zellij mosaics, stucco arabesques & carved cedar gates and ceilings.
We'll explore authentic neighborhoods & visit the Ben Youssef Medersa, masterpiece of Arabo-Islamic art. Tour the Maghreb's largest Islamic college during the 1500s; its majestic patio, student rooms, prayer hall & ablutions room. Exchange about local muslim practice & history.
Then head to the original handicrafts souk to see the skilled artisans at work, learn about their materials & techniques. Stop at the colorful spices square for photos & discovery of local beauty and cuisine secrets. Finish at Jamaa El Fna, city's UNESCO world heritage site to experience exotic street arts!
Itinerary
Koutoubia Mosque
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIntroduction to Marrakech & visit its most symbolic monument, standing on a sacred site that dates back to the 12th century (visit from the outside only/limited access) and discovery of the foundations of the city from the 11th century (see Marrakech's first road and defensive gate).Mellah
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDiscover the Jewish quarter and learn more about Morocco's Jewish heritage. Walk through the colourful spice markets.Bahia Palace
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedComplete tour of the only real palace open to visitors. Wander throughout its residential riads and official function areas. Discover the decorative arts, learn about the legends behind their origins as well as the impact on modern Moroccan culture/society.Medina of Marrakesh(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWalk through the most authentic souks and neighborhoods of the old cityMedersa Ben Youssef
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit this religious site, Marrakech's 16th-century Coranic school (medersa or madrasa) unique with its Arabo-Islamic style patio, the holy prayer hall, ablutions hall, and rooms that once housed up to 900 students. Learn more about local Muslim practices as well as the traditional education system.Souk Semmarine
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWalk through the old city (or medina's) most prestigious souk & greatest source of temptation. A showcase for the best local artisans and most skilled craftsmen. See where many renown international artists and designers have been coming for decades to awaken their inspiration.Jemaa el-Fnaa
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnd at Marrakesh's UNESCO World Heritage site unique for its oral & immaterial culture personified by street artists such as storytellers, folk troops & many more.Place Des Epices
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDiscover the trendy and most colorful square of the souks. Climb up a private terrace for a view of the old city labyrinth.
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Marrakech Lifestyle
USD 78.73
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