Koutoubia Mosque

Enjoy a private or shared group guided walking tour through bustling Marrakech. Admire some of its major landmarks including Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the Koutobia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, and the Bahia Palace. Meet your guide in front of Café de France, an iconic landmark on Marrakech’s bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. First, discover the majesty and vibrancy of Marrakech’s medina. Then admire the Koutobia Mosque and its massive minaret, the largest in the city. Learn about the stunning architecture and fascinating history of this highlight of any visit to Marrakech. Explore the Saadian Tombs, sealed for centuries until their rediscovery in 1917. Marvel at the ornate carvings in a Hispano-Moorish style that frames the crypts of a 16th-century royal family.  Afterwards, head to the equally ornate Bahia Palace, a 19th-century royal dwelling intended to be the most splendid palace of its time. See the elaborately painted ceilings, manicured gardens replete with fruit trees, and elaborate stucco patterns adorning almost every surface of the building. To cap the tour off, stroll through the buzzing souks, with their wide array of local artisans and craftspeople. Your guide will give you insider tips about the best stalls. Finish back at the Jemaa el-Fnaa square, where locals meet every day to enjoy the storytellers, musicians, and performers.

Depart Agadir or Taghazout early in the morning taking the highway Agadir to Marrakech. After a 3-hour drive with some rest stops on the way while crossing the High Atlas mountains, you'll arrive in Marrakech. Once you arrive in Marrakech, you will meet your local tour guide and begin a walking tour of the Medina (the old city of Marrakech). Start by stopping outside the historical walls of the Koutoubia Mosque and strolling thorugh the square of Jamaa El Fana.  Have the option to purchase a ticket to the Bahia Palace. If you wish to visit the Bahia palace and Badii palace please skip or leave the group and tell your guide to set a meeting point with him for lunch (not included in the price). At the end of your local tour, you will have free time to walk through the streets of the souks (local market), haggle with the shop vendors, and find a good place to enjoy some local street food. After lunch, you’ll meet up with your driver, and begin the drive back to your hotel in Agadir with an expected arrival time of roughly between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Marrakech, exploring the medieval streets, souks and medina of Morocco’s “Red City” through its palaces and monuments. Following a pick-up from your hotel or riad, explore one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities at sites such as the Koutoubia, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques of the western Muslim world. Marvel at its 221-foot minaret and masterful architecture that evokes the Giralda of Seville. Continues to a peaceful enclosure in the Kasbah to see the Saadian Tombs, dating back to the 16th century of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansu. Admire the colorful tiles, Arabic script, and intricate carvings, hidden to the world after they were sealed up until 1917. Next, spend an hour at the 19th-century Bahia Palace, built in 7 years by 1,000 craftsmen from Fez. Intended to be the greatest example of Moroccan and Islamic architecture in the world, a haphazard arrangement of secret apartments open onto inner courtyards, set in the center of a 2-acre garden.  Then go to Jemaa El-Fnaa, Marrakech's main square and the market place. Through the medina, there are different souks to explore. From the silk-spinners and the spice sellers to carpets to crystals. Each little street has its own identity and its own unique selling point.

Begin your walking tour by visiting the Koutoubia Mosque, the city's largest mosque, which derives its name from its historical association with bookshops and booksellers. Admire the traditional Almohad architectural style and a tower adorned with four copper globes. Then, explore Bahia Palace, and its 160 rooms around little courtyards, which were, according to rumor, occupied by concubines. See the surrounding eight-hectare garden decorated by stucco panels, zellij, tiled floors, carved cedar ceilings, shiny marble finishes, and painted ceilings. Continue to the Ben Youssef Medersa, a Quranic School dating back to Sultan Abou el Hassan's rule, was later rebuilt in the 1560s by the Saadians. Marvel at the architectural masterpiece, showcasing typical Moroccan styles such as zellij tiling, stucco plasterwork, and carved cedar wood. End your sightseeing adventure in Marrakesh's lively souks – the city's beating heart, providing traditional Moroccan handicrafts, spices, medicinal remedies, and local entertainment. Discover items such as babouches, leather goods, clothing, pottery, tagine dishes, and silver jewelry.

Discover the city of Marrakech in a full day trip from Taghazout and get to visit the main city attractions and monuments. Explore the gardens of the Koutoubia Mosque and walk through the famous square of Jemaa El Fna and try your bargaining skills in the local souk market and get to see the walled medina of Marrakech... The trip to Marrakech starts quite early in the morning, followed by a 3.5 hours drive on highway, with a minimum of one stop to use restrooms or to stretch your legs or to grab a cup of coffee. Once you arrive to Marrakech, you will start your walking tour with our guide to explore the attractions of the city or you can skip the guided tour and pursue your own sightseeing itinerary. After the city tour of Marrakech, you will have free time to discover the city on your own and find a good place to taste the local food in the rooftop restaurants looking down the square of Jemaa el fna. After the free time, you will meet up with your guide and driver at the agreed meeting point, and begin the journey back to your hotel or hostel in Taghazout. Marrakech day trip from Agadir is definitely a must trip to add to your list while visiting Taghazout. return at your hotel will be around 21:30

Begin your walking tour of Marrakech at the Koutoubia Mosque, the city's largest, known for its historical ties to bookshops. Admire its Almohad architectural style, featuring a tower adorned with four copper globes. Next, explore El Bahia Palace, constructed between 1894 and 1900 with 160 rooms around courtyards. Walk through the surrounding eight-hectare garden, admiring intricate decorations like stucco panels, zellij, tiled floors, cedar ceilings, marble finishes, and painted ceilings. Move on to the Ben Youssef Medersa, a Quranic school dating back to Sultan Abou el Hassan's rule that once housed around 800 students memorizing the Quran. Rebuilt in the 1560s, it's a Moroccan architectural masterpiece with zellij tiling, stucco plasterwork, and carved cedar wood. If time allow and depending on the pace of the group, you continue to the Dar El Bacha Museum, a symbol of the city’s history and culture, and a historic palace that now houses a collection of Moroccan art, showcasing intricate woodwork, vibrant textiles, and ornate ceramics. Explore its opulent rooms for a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Moroccan elite. Complete your sightseeing tour in Marrakesh's lively souks, with traditional Moroccan handicrafts, spices, remedies, and local entertainment on offer. Test your bargaining skills as you browse through babouches, leather goods, clothing, pottery, tagine dishes, and silver jewelry.

Experience the best of Marrakech on a shared group or private guided tour, visiting iconic landmarks like the El Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and the famous Djemaa El Fna Square. Begin your tour with a visit to the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in the city. Named after the bookshops that once surrounded it, this beautiful building showcases traditional Almohad architecture. Its impressive tower is decorated with four copper globes, a distinctive feature of its design. Next, explore the Saadian Tombs, which date back to the reign of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur. These tombs, rediscovered in 1917 and carefully restored, are the final resting place of around 60 members of the Saadian dynasty, originally from the Dra’a Valley in the Atlas Mountains. Continue your journey to El Bahia Palace, also known as "The Palace of the Beautiful." Designed in the Alaoui style, this palace boasts 160 rooms adorned with intricate stucco panels, zellij tilework, carved cedar wood, marble floors, and colourful painted ceilings. If time allows and depending on your group pace, you can discover the Jewish Mellah, a historic district where non-Muslims, including Jews, once lived. While many synagogues remain, fewer are still in use today. Mellah districts can be found in cities and villages across Morocco, preserving an important part of the country’s history. End your tour by wandering through the lively souks and Djemaa El Fna square, the vibrant heart of Marrakech. Explore stalls filled with traditional Moroccan handicrafts, spices, herbal remedies, and local entertainment. Find unique treasures like babouches (leather slippers), pottery, tajine dishes, silver jewellery, and leather goods.

Set out on this guided tour to explore Marrakech's cultural treasures, including the Medersa Ben Youssef, the Secret Garden, and bustling markets. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant present through this immersive experience. Begin with a visit to the Ben Youssef Medersa, a medieval Islamic school and a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Undeniably one of the most beautifully decorated buildings in Marrakesh, marvel at the zellij tiling, stucco plasterwork, and carved cedar wood. Continue to the Secret Garden, a hidden oasis of palaces in the heart of the Medina. Walk through the surrounding gardens, admire the colorful flowers, and enjoy the calming sounds of fountains. Then, explore the lively souks—the vibrant heart of Marrakech. Discover a variety of traditional Moroccan handicrafts, spices, medicinal remedies, and local entertainment. Browse iconic items, such as babouches, leather goods, garments, pottery, tajine dishes, and silver jewelry, and test your bargaining skills.

Immerse yourself in the culture of Marrakech on this day trip from Casablanca. After getting picked up from your hotel, begin the 2.5-hour journey to Marrakech, making the most of the free wifi and air conditioning during the journey. Choose from a private or small group tour. Upon arrival in Marrakech, enjoy a camel ride through the charming Palm Grove. Next, visit sights such as Koutoubia Minaret Market and Mosque, and the majestic Bahia Palace. Stroll through the narrow streets of the medieval Medina and see craftsmen at work, making leather, argan oil and much more. Later, soak up the atmosphere of Jemaa El-Fnaa Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before beginning the journey back to Casablanca.

Meet the guide in Marrakech and then hop into a van for a drive through the Agafay desert. Enjoy the scenery along the way and then arrive at the Les Terrasses d'Agafay camp. Chill out by the pool and relax in the sun. Then, eat a nice lunch under the pergola in the shade of the olive trees. Finish your 3-course meal and then decide what activities you want to do. Go horseback riding if you fancy exploring, or ride around through the desert on a quad or buggy. Cycle around on an e-bike tour if you want. Take part in a cosmetics workshop or join a pottery lesson to learn some crafts. Alternatively, go for a quiet walk in the desert. Finally, get into the van, drive to Marrakech, and arrive back at your hotel to finish the activity.