Medina Tour: An Experience with a Different Flavor…!

⭐ An experience that will leave you with a different taste of this magical city! ⭐

We've created this tour with a unique approach: to give you a taste of the essence of Marrakech and help you discover the hidden side of our beloved city. Our goal is to show you Marrakech through the eyes of a local and tell you what lies behind its doors.

Ready? Set? Yalla…

💎 About the concept of the Tour:

🎯 Our goal is to immerse you in an unforgettable experience where we'll take you to places only locals know, places you can't get to alone...

🟢 The Architecture of the Islamic Medina : You'll discover the secrets of the Medina's architecture and its main components. You'll also learn about the architecture of the Muslim Quarter and its division into public and private areas.

🔴 Moroccan Cultural Diversity: You'll experience a completely different journey through time, taking you to hidden places and corners, exploring its typical neighborhoods, and focusing on the elements that make up Moroccan cultural identity: Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and Jewish (the Tuchavim and the Sephardim).

🟡 Important Elements of the Muslim Quarter: You will gain insight into the architecture of the Muslim Quarter, which reflects the social and spiritual needs of its inhabitants.

🟣 People's expectations: We will meet all the expectations one might have about a foreign and different place : pets, women's clothing, the Hand of Fatima, henna, women's mourning, and other curiosities...

🔵 A complete tour: Tour of the Medina, is a local concept, with the eyes of a local, through which you will get to know the authentic Marrakech, a journey where history, legends, traditions, customs, art, architecture, gastronomy and daily life are intertwined, we intend to infect you with so many emotions that this wonderful city holds.

🏛️ About the tour:

📍 The experience always starts from the beginning: You'll learn about the origins of the Marrakech Medina and the reasons for choosing this strategic location. Then, we'll explore the different dynasties that ruled Marrakech and shaped its history.

📍 The Koutoubia Mosque: The emblem of the city of Marrakech, a construction that has been able to withstand the passage of time, dating back to the Almohad period, which recalls the era of books and manuscripts in the 12th century.

📍 Moul Laksour neighborhood: One of the oldest neighborhoods in the city of Marrakech, a privileged neighborhood for having had the Alfaquí Abdula El Ghazouani buried there.

📍 Mouassin neighborhood: It is a neighborhood that dates back to the time of the Saadiens , where the daily life of the Medina can be clearly seen.

📍 The Craft Guilds: This is a hidden area deep within the Medina, a place where you can see the different trades of Moroccan crafts, where everything is still handmade to this day.

📍 The Fur Auction: Just after the guilds, you'll discover one of the oldest activities in the Medina, which is still held every day to this day.

📍 Ben Youssef Neighborhood: It is a neighborhood dating back to the time of Ali Ben Youssef, the son of the founder of Marrakech, where you will discover the three historic monuments of this neighborhood: the Almoravid Alacoba, the Ben Youssef Mosque, and the Ben Youssef Medrasa.

📍 The Souk: The world of colors and smells, a fascinating space where the colors of fabrics blend with the scents of spices and incense, a creative, spiritual, and aesthetic dimension of handcrafted items .

📍 Andalusian Quarter: Now called Riad Azaitun, it was the quarter where the Andalusians who came to settle in Marrakech lived. It is an opportunity to learn about the impact and civilizational contribution of the Moors in Marrakech.

📍 Jewish Quarter: Known as the Melah district, it was the neighborhood where Moroccan Jews lived and continue to live. In this neighborhood you will discover another cultural component and get an idea of the Moroccan-Jewish heritage .

📍 The Bahia Palace: This palace was the home of the Grand Vizier Ba Hamad Ben Mousa, the 19th-century prime minister. It was a true example of a stately home, where he lived with his family and servants. It is an architectural work in the Hispano-Moorish style and a true example of Riyadh architecture.

📍 Badií Palace: A palace that was built by Sultan Ahmad Al Mansou Eddahbi, in the northeast part of the Kasbah, a construction that reflects the dimension of power and the characteristics of Islamic art.

📍 Jamaa El Fna Square: It is A magical space in the city of Marrakech, a square that never sleeps, a gathering of storytellers, snake charmers, monkey charmers, traditional musicians, food stalls, and more...

Colorín colorado, in the square, our story is over...!

♾️ Now you can swallow and say goodbye, already infected with so many emotions and full of so many memories and eager to return...!


ℹ️ Other Tour interests

• The guide will provide you with all the information, tips, and recommendations that will make your stay in Marrakech easier and more enjoyable.
• It will tell you where you can enter and where you cannot.
• The tour is an opportunity to gain an insight into the historical monuments from the outside, such as the Ben Youssef Medersa, Bahia Palace, Badií Palace, and the Koutoubia Mosque.
• We'll explain all the activities and attractions worth checking out in Marrakech.

Grades:

• A minimum of 6 participants is required to guarantee the start of the Tour.

Meeting place:

• In front of the Intangible Heritage Museum, located in the famous Jamaa El Fna Square.

Contact:

• Tel/WhatsApp: +212 6 66 01 13 15