Marrakech Walking Tour: Explore the Medina with Professional Local Guides
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21 Ratings
Marrakech
Our experts are seasoned professionals. This allows you to explore the Medina of Marrakech through a local perspective and comprehend the Moroccan heritage, history, and culture.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bahia Palace - The palace of Bahia (palace of the beautiful, the brilliant) is a nineteenth century palace of eight hectares located in Marrakech. It is one of the masterpieces of Moroccan architecture, one of the major monuments of the country’s cultural heritage and one of the main places of tourism in Morocco.
Between 1866 and 1867 the northern part of this vast palace of 8000 m² (the largest and most luxurious palace of Morocco of its time) is built in the south-east of the medina of Marrakech, close to the current royal palace, by the Moroccan architect El Mekki. It is built for Si Moussa, chamberlain of Sultan Hassan I of Morocco.
Ahmed ben Moussa (1841-1900, son of Si Moussa, successor to his father as chamberlain) reign over Morocco from 1894 to his demise in 1900 as regent of the young sultan Abd al-Aziz of Morocco. During his reign, Ahmed ben Moussa enlarged the southern part of the official palace and their many children. The powerful Ahmed Ben Moussa would have erected this palace for his favorite mistress, hence the name of Bahia “the beautiful, the brilliant”.
At the death of Ben Moussa, Sultan Abd al-Aziz of Morocco takes power and orders the looting of the palace. The latter established the French protectorate in Morocco, under which General Lyautey, then resident general of France in Morocco (future Marshal of France) in fact, from 1912, his personal place of residence and a residence of French officers in there. adding fireplaces, heating and electricity.
What's Included
- Entrance fees to all sites included
- 4-hour guided tour with multilingual guide (English/Spanish/French)
What's Not Included
- Personal needs
- Meals and drinks
Location
Jemaa el-Fna
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(21 Ratings)
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Ericka
Apr 5, 2024
MUSTAPHA Guide 35 - We found him by chance near the square and he was really super friendly, he explained a little about what to see, the schedules and he took us to the Berber market, he was really very friendly and nice! Highly recommended!!
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Valeria
Mar 25, 2024
Moustapha 35 - exceptional! - Moustapha was an exceptional guide whose passion for Marrakech was evident in every story he shared and every site we visited. His extensive knowledge of the city's history and culture was matched only by his warm and engaging personality. He was not just a guide but a storyteller, bringing the ancient streets and monuments of Marrakech to life with his vivid descriptions and fascinating anecdotes.
His proficiency in Italian made communication effortless, ensuring that all members of our group could fully engage with the narratives and histories he presented. Moustapha's
professionalism was apparent throughout the tour.
He navigated sensitive topics with grace and provided insights that enriched
our understanding of Moroccan traditions.
His expertise, warmth, and genuine love for his city left a lasting impression on all of us. Any traveler would be fortunate to have Moustapha as their guide through the
enchanting streets of Marrakech.
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Iratxebp3
Dec 11, 2023
Guide with Mustapha 35 - The guide Mustapha 35 guides us perfectly to the tour of the local Berber festival this morning, his company is a pleasure and he is very friendly! Certainly someone you can trust completely. Thank you very much Mustapha!
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Marcopu1240ia
Nov 11, 2023
Mustapha 35 excellent guide - Mustapha35 was very kind, he accompanied us to the cooperative markets and showed us the best places to visit in Morocco
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Filbe5
Oct 27, 2023
Thanks Mustapha 35! - Well done Mustapha 35!! He gave us clear and precise directions in excellent Italian without even demanding 1 euro! Indeed, he explained to us that official guides like him are paid by the Government and are absolutely free for tourists in need! Thanks to him we avoided getting scammed with our purchases! We were interested in buying real argan oil and he suggested an official cooperative with honest prices and staff already paid by the Government who therefore didn't pressure us to make purchases! Thank you so much Mustapha 35!
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3gd
May 29, 2019
Marrakesh city tour and driver - We had a fabulous day in Marrakesh thanks to Gboo tours! Abdehaldi was our driver. He was so nice and he was punctual and a great driver. He took us from Casblanca to Marrakesh and then back, to catch our flight (almost 3 hours each way). They made sure we were comfortable without us asking. Hamid was our tour guide. I cannot recommend him enough. He was so knowledgeable and he was very enthusiastic. He showed us everything on our itinerary and even suggested a few other places we would enjoy and he made sure to take us to them. He took pictures for us too. He was not boring at all. I would not hesitate to use them again! Highly recommend Gboo tours!!!
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Culture29467875711
May 29, 2019
Our tour guide Hamam & driver Abdelhaldi - Abdelhaldi was kind and professional from the moment we exchanged emails & inquired about their tours. We used them for a driver from Casablanca to Marrakhesh & reverse. They were punctual. Abdelhaldi was a great driver with great English. Hamid was an enthusiastic tour guide who was extremely knowledgeable in the Marrakesh sites as well as local spots. You could tell he really loved his job! He stopped to take pictures for us & he made sure we got to see everything on our list and more. He gave a suggestion for us to visit the Jewish quarter which was very kind. We appreciate their service so much and would 100% recommend them to anyone visiting Morocco!! Thank You Gboo tours!!
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Sahar
May 26, 2019
Day trip from Casablanca to Marakesh and guided tour of Marakesh. - Our driver abdullah picked us up on time from our hotel in Casablanca and drove us to Marakesh. He was so sweet and very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. After arriving to Marakesh, we met with our tour guide Hamid. Hamid took us on a walking tour of the whole city including the Suk. He was very knowledgeable and very passionate about what he does. He gave us a great overview of the whole city. I highly recommend both abdullah and Hamid as they made our trip AMAZING and very memorable.
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Valentinada1996
Apr 17, 2024
Moustafa35 official Marrakesh guide - We met Moustafa35 in the central square of Marrakesh, he was kind and helpful, he gave us all the information to best visit the city and valuable advice, making us visit the typical shops. Serious and reliable person
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Jacquesrb6984kb
Mar 30, 2024
To flee - Mustapha 35 is none other than a tout who steals you with his words to lead you to a store with exorbitant prices. Don't listen to him even if he's clumsy.
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