Marrakech - Souks & Medina
Highlights
- Guided tour of Marrakech
- Famous Djemaa El Fna square
- Souks of the old Medina
What's included
- Official Knowledgeable Tour Guide (English and/or French)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off is excluded as this is a walking tour.
- Gratuities
Overview
To better discover Marrakesh, enter an intricate maze of the narrow streets in the world of the souks. Protected from the sun by slatted awnings, you will find a variety of quarters established by craftsmen, according to a structured system of corporation. There are souks of basketwork, dried fruit, spices, clothes, wool, skins, Berber carpet, leatherwork, ironwork, jewelry and more! Some souks of note include the Rue du Souk Smarine which leads into the Place rahba Kedima, where a slave market was once held (it remains an important commercial site). There are also a few apothecary shops here and there. There will be time for bargaining!
Next we will visit Djemaa El Fna. This traditional meeting place for peasants and merchants from the Sous region, the High atlas and the South, has become the heart of Marrakech. In the mornings this large square is crowded with fruit and spice sellers, guerrab with their leather water bottles and metal drinking cups, basket sellers, ironmongers and barbers. In the afternoons come the Gnaoua dancers descended from former Guinean slaves, musicians, story tellers, snake charmers and entertainers with performing monkeys!
Additional Information
Is Hotel Pickup Included?
No - There is no pickup at hotel. As the tour starts after lunch, participants must join the group on departure point in front of restaurant palais arabe located at the bottom of the police station's street in the famous Djema el Fna square. Please make sure you are the departure point at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure time.
Cancellation policy
Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance
