Koutoubia Mosque
Meet your guide at the Koutoubia gardens for the story of the city.
City
Half Day Marrakech History Tour: Koutoubia, Bahia Palace & Tiskiwin
Overview
This half day tour is the best introduction to a thousand years of Marrakech history. Your guide brings the Almoravid, Almohad and Saadian dynasties to life as you walk from the Koutoubia to the palaces of the south medina.
The highlight for many is the small Tiskiwin museum, a riad full of objects that tell the story of the caravans that crossed the Sahara to Timbuktu. You also learn how the souks work and get tips for food and places to visit on your own.
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before
Pay on the dayEuro or dirham, no prepayment
3.5 hoursStarts at 9:30 or 14:30
Live guideEnglish, French, Arabic
Meeting pointIn the medina
Small groupup to 12 people
Highlights
Hear the story of the Koutoubia, the symbol of Marrakech
Visit the painted rooms and gardens of the Bahia Palace
Discover the Tiskiwin museum and the old Sahara caravan routes
Walk through the spice market of the old Jewish quarter
End on Jemaa el Fna, the heart of the city
Itinerary
Bahia Palace
The 19th century palace with painted ceilings, zellige and courtyards.
Tiskiwin Museum
A riad museum about the Sahara caravan route from Marrakech to Timbuktu.
Mellah and spice market
The old Jewish quarter and its colourful spice square.
Souks
Through the souks of the leather workers, dyers and metal workers.
Jemaa el Fna
The tour ends on the main square, with tips for lunch nearby.
Included
- Licensed local guide
- Small group walking tour
- Tips for bargaining, food and places to visit
Excluded
- Entry to Bahia Palace (about 10 euro)
- Entry to Tiskiwin Museum (about 3 euro)
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
Meeting point: in front of the Koutoubia Mosque gardens, near the main entrance on Avenue Mohammed V. Your guide holds a Marrakech Atlas sign.
Know before you go
- Afternoon tours follow the same route from 14:30
- Wear comfortable shoes, there is a lot of walking
- Women may want to cover shoulders and knees
- There is no obligation to buy anything in the shops
