Full day tour of Marrakech - discovering the city

Medina of Marrakesh - Marrakech enjoys a legend status, which conveys the ideas of mystery, sensuality, and exoticism. Its influence and fame have been so strong and intense in the history of Morocco, that as a matter of fact the country was named after the city.
Marrakech is a vibrant city which exhibits a curious blend of the ancient and the modern, allowing travelers the chance to experience the genuine medieval atmosphere of the old medina, and visit the trendiest bars, art galleries and restaurants in the French Quarter, Guéliz, built at the beginning of the 20th Century, all in one day.

Koutoubia Mosque - Highlights of your visit will include: The Koutoubia Mosque Built by the Almohads in the late years of 12th Century, the Koutoubia Mosque, and specially its minaret, is the most important landmark of Marrakech, and a symbol of the city itself. The minaret served as a model for the Giralda in Sevilla and the unfinished Tour Hassan in Rabat, all three being designed by the same architect. Koutoubia means ‘booksellers’, as the trade of books was concentrated in the neighborhood during the Middle Ages. The minaret of the Koutoubia, 77 meters high, is visible from almost any point of the city – an old ordinance, still in force, forbids any building of Marrakech to surpass the Koutoubia minaret in height.

Saadian Tombs - Built in the 16th Century as mausoleums for some Saadian rulers and their families, the Saadian Tombs were unknown of until they were discovered by the French in 1917 thanks to aerial photographs. The site comprises more than one hundred graves, distributed in 3 mausoleums whose decoration exemplifies Islamic architecture with floral motifs, calligraphy, zellij and carrara marble, and finely worked cedar wood and stucco. Outside the buildings are a garden and the graves of soldiers and servants.

Bahia Palace - Built in the late 19th Century, and decorated by the best artisans of Morocco at the time, this palace – intended to be the most magnificent of its age – features an exquisite blend of Andalusian and Moorish styles. Specially interesting are the harem apartments, the trapezoidal garden, and a huge tiled courtyard with fountains.

Jemaa el-Fnaa - Filling the alleys north of Djmaa el Fna is the souk, or traditional market – the largest one in Morocco. It is, in turn, subdivided in some 18 souks, each one of them devoted to a specific trade or craftsmanship – from spices or ironwork, to the ingredients necessary for casting magic spells. The number of shops – often not much bigger in size than a closet - is overwhelming, and in them Moroccans can indulge in one of the activities that they enjoy most: bargaining. Cunning, patience, sense of humour.

Cooking class- gardens tour

Marrakech - Morning cooking class to express an exceptional and authentic culunary experience.Designed for visitors to Marrakech who might be pressed for time between sightseeing and shopping, learn the ins and outs of preparing a Moroccan dish in a beautiful new workshop with state-of-the-art equipment. During a typical express workshop, each participant cooks his or her tagine in less than an hour alongside a traditional Moroccan chefs, who shares a culinary knowledge handed down over generations. Only fresh local ingredients of the highest quality are used. After preparing your tagine, it is savored on a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the medina, accompanied by a refreshing Moroccan mint tea.

Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech - Yves Saint Laurent in his beloved Marrakech The magical Majorelle Gardens are adjacent to the Villa Oasis and are certainly worth a visit. Acquired in 1922 by the French painter Jacques Majorelle and later bought and developed by YSL and Bergé, the gardens are home to bougainvillea, coconut, banana and palm trees, as well as rare and exotic plants, some of which have strange and menacing forms. Once inside the garden walls, you would never think you were in the heart of a busy city. Here you can also stop at the excellent Berber Museum that was the former studio of painter Jacques Majorelle. This tiny museum features absolute gems from YSL’s private collection, in particular its room of stunning Berber jewelry in a magnificent display. There is also an excellent café in the gardens where you can enjoy a drink or snack, and both a gift shop and bookshop selling Yves St Laurent¢inspired treasures and publications. Do not miss the newly opened and dramatic

Jardin Majorelle - Yves Saint Laurent exhibiting creative masterpieces of couture, accessories, sketches and photographs that span the late designer’s 40- year career, from 1962 until his retirement in 2002. Designed by Studio KO, the building sits a short distance away from Jardin Majorelle – the home acquired by Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980. With a large permanent exhibition space designed by scenography’s Christophe Martin, showcasing the collections of its namesake, the museum also features temporary exhibition spaces, a research library and archives, an auditorium, bookstore, and a terrace café

Departure day

Marrakech - After having your breakfast at you hotel, your are ready for departure any time.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• English speaking driver
• Cooking Class

• International Travel
• Tipping and Gratuities
• Guide : for the guide the payment is on site