Kesh monuments souks and garden

After a sufficient introduction to the famous city center’s landmark Koutoubia Mosque, start your full-day adventure at Jemaa el-Fna Square, the vibrant heart of Marrakech Medina. This world-famous square is alive with street performers, storytellers, musicians, and colorful market stalls. Your licensed multilingual guide will explain the square’s history, its role in Moroccan culture, and provide tips for capturing stunning photos. As the starting point of your tour, Jemaa el-Fna offers a lively introduction to Marrakech’s bustling energy, traditional crafts, and local culinary delights.

Visit the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech and a masterpiece of Almohad architecture. Located just steps from Jemaa el-Fna Square, the mosque is surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens and offers excellent photo opportunities. Your guide will explain the mosque’s historical and religious significance, architectural highlights, and its central role in Marrakech’s medina. Marvel at the impressive minaret, a defining landmark visible across the city, and enjoy the serene atmosphere of this spiritual site.

Step into the magnificent Bahia Palace, a 19th-century architectural gem built by Si Musa and expanded by his son, Ba Ahmed. Wander through spacious courtyards, intricate mosaics, and ornate ceilings, while admiring the tranquil gardens. Your guide will bring the palace’s history to life, sharing stories about the sultans who lived here and highlighting Moroccan craftsmanship. This stop is perfect for travelers interested in historic palaces, Moroccan architecture, and royal heritage.

Discover the historic Ben Youssef Madrasa, once Morocco’s largest Islamic college. Admire its elaborate plasterwork, carved cedar wood details, and intricate Moroccan tile mosaics, while your guide explains the madrasa’s educational and spiritual role in Moroccan history. Wander through a peaceful courtyard and experience the beauty of Islamic architecture up close. This stop offers an immersive insight into Morocco’s cultural and religious heritage since mosques in Morocco are not visited, at least our guest will be able to see a genuine one which is no more operating, this way our beloved visitor take an idea about the moorish architecture, and also have an idea about underground canals created within the 12th century to take water to places where it doesn’t go.

End your city tour exploring the bustling souks and the most ancient urban residential streets, of Marrakech, where the sights, sounds, and smells of the city come alive. Explore leather auction Talaa market, browse traditional crafts, textiles, leather goods, spices, and souvenirs, and interact with friendly local vendors like herbalism. Learn about the way locals haggle moroccan handicrafts, and practice a few words of Moroccan Arabic. Your guide will help you navigate the lively markets, ensuring a safe and enriching shopping experience, shops are just recommended.

Conclude your full-day guided tour back to the main square cross Mouassine street, stop at the famous Secret garden, a palace converted into a garden, recently, for a peaceful break stop, before your tour ends.