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Marrakech essential City Guide

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Youssef
Quality Verified Registered on June 08, 2019

My name is Youssef; I'm an official tour guide (full-time job), and guiding visitors has always been my passion. It represents the rich history and variety of culture and traditions we have in Morocco. It is all that I have been about since I quit my university back in 2017, and I'm lucky enough to do what I love the most.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

We will convene at the majestic Koutoubia Tower. From there, we will venture into the labyrinthine alleyways, providing an up-close glimpse into the historic Medina of Marrakech and the authentic lifestyles of its Moroccan residents.

Along the way, we will encounter several significant landmarks, such as tomp of founder of Marrakech (Youssef Ibn Tachfin )as well as bab aganou one the most well known gate of city of Marrakech, to the KASBAH all the way to Jewish quarter throughout a local neighborhood, eventually arriving at where the splendid El Bahia Palace awaits our exploration.

Our journey will also take us through the small alleyway of the medina before culminating in the heart of the Medina at Jamaa El Fna, the main square.

Reminder !! I'm only allow to work with certain numbers of people each group, so please once you booked the tour make sure to attend and if you booked for someone else make sure they interesting about it. (Because you will just block a place for someone else who is int resting about it) 


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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Av. Mohammed V, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
    Av. Mohammed V, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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    I'll be by the white shrine

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Koutoubia Minaret

    Here where I'll be standing next to an white shrine from this place we will take a your around the magnificent mosque of the koutobia a mosque that was built in in 12C

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Tombeau youssef ibn tachfine

    Youssef Ibn tachfine is the greatest king of almoravid dynasty, Marrakech was found thanks to him, as well as his influence on the south of Spain

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Bab Agnaou

    Bab aganou is one of the most well known gate in the medina of marrakech as it was the main entrance to Kasbah was built in the of 12c by Almohades dynasty

  • 4
    Outside visit
    saadian tombs

    The Saadian Tombs or the saadian royal necropolis were built during the rule of saadian dynasty which ruled Morocco between 1510BC to 1659BC

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Palais El Badiî

    El badi palace built at the end of the sixteenth century by the sultan Ahmed al-Mansour to commemorate the victory of the Battle of the Three Kings against the Portuguese.

  • 6
    Outside visit
    Mellah

    The Mellah of Marrakesh was created by decree of the Sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib of the Saadian dynasty in 1558, outside of the walls of El Badi Palace. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Mellah was one of the main commercial areas of the city, and it was a walled quarter, with its gates closed at night.

  • 7
    Entrance not included
    Bahia palace

    Bahia palace is most famous for its decoration. Its walls feature stucco carved with Arabic inscriptions, geometric patterns, arabesques, and muqarnas. Its floors are paved with marble and zellij tiles

  • 8
    Outside visit
    Jamaâ El-Fna

    This is the great main square know as jamaa lfna due to great mosque of the koutobia

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

151 ratings
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4.76
Fun
4.31
Expression
4.64
Quality
4.71
Route
4.67
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Silvia 18 May 2024
London

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
I had the pleasure of spending 3 hours exploring Marrakesh with Youssef as my tour guide, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Youssef’s extensive knowledge about the city’s rich history, culture, and hidden gems made the tour truly exceptional. We visited a variety of fascinating sites, including the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, souks, Jewish quarter , koutoubia, and the historic Bahia Palace. Each location was brought to life by Youssef’s engaging storytelling and deep insights. Youssef’s professionalism was evident from start to finish. He was punctual, organized, and attentive to our group’s needs, ensuring everyone had a memorable experience. His passion for Marrakesh is infectious, and his ability to connect with people of all backgrounds made the tour enjoyable for everyone. Thank you, Youssef, for an unforgettable day in Marrakesh. Your expertise and enthusiasm made this a highlight of my trip!
Hazel 18 May 2024
Solihull

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Youssef is an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable & his information was really useful. I would absolutely recommend his tour because there was nothing I would change.
IBRAHIM 17 May 2024
London

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Travelled alone - May 2024
I recommend walk tour with Youssef in old town Marrakech
Isabel 16 May 2024
Bonn

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Yussef clearly knows a lot about the sights and their history. In 1-2 places he had a really memorable story to understand the sight better. Unfortunately, due to the intense noise of the roads we were stopping at, it was often very difficult to hear him. And the different sights were not connected with a story about the city. Everything felt quite rehearsed and we didn't really feel like we understood the city better, after the tour. This was sadly not one of the better free walking tours that we have taken.
Jean 15 May 2024
Gilze

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Youssef is passionate about his city and he knows his stuff, he is also very safe, good sense of humor and no semi forced sales stops on the tour. Book him!!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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