Souks & Medina Half-Day Walking Tour

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Duration: 3h 30m
Location: Medina, Marrakech, Morocco | Marrakech, Morocco


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Exploration of the bustling Medina, also known as Old Town
Guerrabs, snake charmers & dancers of Jemaa el-Fnaa
Authentic handicrafts, Berber rugs, aromatic herbs & spices
Vibrant atmosphere of colorful souks & local trade
Historic sites, including the almohad minaret of Koutoubia

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of souks and Medina
Roundtrip transportation to and from your central Marrakech hotel

Description:

Explore the labyrinthine streets of the Medina and explore life as it has existed for hundreds of years. Visit historic sites, see colorful souks, be enchanted by snake dances and story tellers, and feel the life of the Old Town on this guided walking tour.

Begin your morning with a visit to the dramatic Almohad Koutoubia Minaret, a masterpiece of Hispano-Moresque art, and admire the 14th-century Ben Youssef Medersa, the finest of the Saadien works of art.

Meander through the alleyways of the Medina that make up the aromatic souks of Marrakech. Discover which authentic goods the locals have to offer, from authentic handicrafts, Berber carpets, and leather goods to babouches (slippers), delicate jewelry, and exotic spices.

See the copper and bronze artists at work, visit the forged hardware, marquetry, and pottery souks. Then head to the Berber apothecary for a display of magic potions and a refreshing mint tea.

Your tour is complete with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Jemaa el-Fnaa, the traditional meeting place for peasants and merchants from the Sous, High Atlas, and southern regions—making it the heart of Marrakech.

By morning the square is crowded with fruit and spice sellers and guerrabs (water sellers) with their leather water bottles. By afternoon, see Gnawa dancers, snake charmers, and performing monkeys, and hear the sounds of musicians and story tellers.