Private Medina Tour with a Passionate Local Woman Guide

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About this activity

Welcome to my Marrakech! As a local woman independent of this magical city, I will not only show you the monuments, I will make you live the soul of the Medina and the real life of the Marrakchis, in safety and conviviality.

To ensure an intimate and personalized experience, our tours are in very small groups.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: French, Spanish
Operated by: Saliha Belaidi

Ages: Adults (0–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Bahia Palace
Not included: Entrance fees: Madrasa Ben Youssef

Itinerary

Koutoubia Mosque

10 min

Welcome to Marrakech, during this cultural visit we will acquire the magic of the ocher city.

making the minaret of the Koutoubia mosque our point of reference to begin our cultural visit.

Start first by discovering the history and gardens of this legendary mosque
Mellah

15 min

Discover the Mellah, the ancient Jewish quarter of Marrakech, a place full of history and emotions. Nestled in the heart of the medina, a stone’s throw from the Bahia Palace, this district tells the story of the harmonious coexistence between the cultures that shaped the soul of the Red City.

Mellah was once home to a thriving Jewish community known for its expertise in the trade of spices, jewellery and precious fabrics. Strolling through its narrow streets, peaceful and moving testimony to a vibrant past.
Bahia Palace

one hour Admission not included

Then we will visit the Bahia Palace, an old nineteenth century palace, a true haven of peace which is one of the sumptuous dwellings of Morocco with spectacular architecture.
Medersa Ben Youssef

45 min Admission not included

Madrasa Ben Youssef, Marrakech

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the largest Koranic school in Morocco. Founded in the 14th century and beautifully rebuilt by the Saadians in the 16th, Madrasa Ben Youssef amazes with its bright patios, colorful mosaics and finely carved woodwork. A true masterpiece of Islamic art, it is an essential step to discover the spiritual and artistic soul of Marrakech.
Stop 5

10 min

Jemaa el-Fna Square, Marrakech

Enter the heart of the magic of Marrakech! Between the smell of spices, drum beats, snake charmers, storytellers and gourmet stands, Jemaa el-Fna Square immerses you in a unique live show, classified as an intangible heritage of UNESCO. An unmissable sensory experience that will make you vibrate to the rhythm of the medina.
Medina of Marrakesh

40 min

Marrakech’s souks are the medina’s trading soul. A maze of busy alleyways, they offer an explosion of colours, scents and sounds. There is everything: fragrant spices, handcrafted lanterns, Berber carpets, worked leather, and traditional jewelry.

Each souk has its own speciality: spices, leather, fabrics or wrought iron. Walking around, we discover the ancestral know-how of Moroccan craftsmen and the authenticity that makes Marrakech famous.