Marrakech Tuk-Tuk Tour: Secret Garden and Photo Museum Included

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About this activity

Experience Marrakech on a fun & scenic ride across its major landmarks; Koutoubia, old city walls &gates, Souk El Khemis flea market & labyrinth of souks and other authentic areas.

Visit of the Photography Museum; an illustration of Moroccan culture & history through the passionate eyes of international photographers! This exhibit including +10,000 treasures dating from 1879 to 1960; portraits, street scenes, moments of daily life, landscapes & aerial photos.

Break at the terrace cafe/view of the rooftops & High Atlas.

Continue through the ancient souks to visit, Le Jardin Secret, a royal botanical garden lost since the 1500s & restored in 2016. An oasis of peace composed of an exotic & Islamic garden designed to facilitate irrigation but inspired from heaven as narrated in the Quran.

Discover the history of the site, wander around the exhibits, or take a break at the bar, restaurant or boutique at your own pace.

Tour ends at the garden /Jamaa El Fna 10min walk.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Written guide: English, French
Operated by: Marrakech Lifestyle

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Youth (12–24 years) · Adults (25–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fee to Secret Garden
Included: Entrance fee to House of Photography
Included: Tuk Tuk hire for +/-2h30 ride including services of a friendly & mature driver.

Not included

Not included: No tour guide included / Driver will provide some local insight
Not included: No child or baby seats available (Can sit as adult or on parent's lap)
Not included: Tips and gratuities for driver
Not included: Food & Drinks

Itinerary

Koutoubia Mosque

10 min

Meeting point & time for photos at the Koutoubia Mosque. This is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. Located in the southwest medina quarter of Marrakesh, near the Jemaa el-Fnaa market place. Founded in 1147 by the Almohad Caliphate. The minaret tower is 77 meters (253 ft) in height, is decorated with varying geometric arch motifs and topped by a spire and metal orbs. It likely inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat.
Bab Agnaou

5 min

Stop for photos at Bab Agnaou (or gate of the horned ram) one of the best-known gates of Marrakesh, Morocco. Its construction was completed around 1188 or 1190. This majestic gate was the main public entrance to the royal kasbah (citadel) in the southern part of the medina of Marrakesh.
Royal Palace of Marrakech

Passing by

Pass by the Royal Palace gates
Bab Doukkala

Passing by

Stop for photos
Le Grand Casino La Mamounia

Passing by

Pass by the Great Mamounia Hotel
Bab El Khemis

Passing by

Souk El Khemis flea market
Medina of Marrakesh

Passing by

Ride via the oldest handicrafts souks of Marrakesh
Ben Youssef Mosque

Passing by

Drive by the Ben Youssef Mosque / possibility to stop for photos or pause
Maison de la Photographie

45 min Admission included

Our first major stop the Photography Museum (45min) is set in a Riad now home to a collection of over 10,000 treasures exhibited around various themes. These archives on Morocco & Africa dating from 1879 to 1960 include portraits, street scenes, moments of daily life, landscapes & even a projection of the first color film recorded in Morocco in 1957; Landscapes & Faces of the High Atlas. Aerial photos of the city & photography techniques are also exposed in a section of the small museum. This unmissable gem illustrates Moroccan history & culture through the passionate eyes of international photographers that fell in love with this country!

Break at the café-terrace with a view of the rooftops & High Atlas Mountains in the background or visit the boutique filled with paper prints, original postcards, etc...
Almoravid Koubba

Passing by

Drive by the oldest existing structure of Marrakech, A dome built over a fountain dating back to the foundation of the city in the 11th century
Le Jardin Secret

one hour Admission included

Free time to visit at your own pace this botanical garden & oasis of peace and freshness in the heart of the souks. Possibility to have drinks or a nice meal at the terrace/patio restaurants famous for their fresh juices, or cold beer - a rare luxury in the medina.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your Tuk Tuk and driver at the entrance of the Car Parking of the Koutoubia Mosque (west of the tower). This Parking is located opposite from the Jamaa El Fna Square/Mohamed 5th Bd. Between the Gardens & Great Mosque. Use Map Location or contact the provided number if any assistance is needed.

End point

The tour ends at the Secret Garden. Your driver will provide a map, tickets & say goodbye. Visit at leisure; possibility to have drinks or meal at the secret garden. Estimated walk back to Jamaa ElFna Square is 15 minutes.