Explore Marrakech’s vibrant souks and uncover its hidden treasures, stunning colors and extraordinary handicrafts. Delve into the maze-like lanes of vibrant stalls.

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Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Private group

Highlights

Discover famous and stunning ancient souks
Visit a local women's cooperative
Interact with local artisans
Watch street artists in Jemaa el-Fnaa square
Enjoy a traditional Moroccan tea and snack
Learn about speciality spices, fabrics and jewelry

Full description

Start your private adventure in the Mellah, Marrakech's old Jewish quarter. You'll learn about its historical significance and interact with the local sellers as you navigate the spice souk. Soon you'll reach Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the heart of Marrakech. Wander around the stalls, snake charmers, musicians and other artists. Next, visit a local cooperative for women with disabilities where you'll find fabulous hand-stitched clothes made from natural fabrics. Follow your private guide through the winding alleys, admiring places often missed by travelers. After you see the many artisans at work, you'll experience Morocco's warm hospitality and share a fresh cup of tea and a "msemmen" (local pancake) with your guide. Venture deeper into the souks to see even more skilled artisans, including tile and slipper makers, or simply to admire more remarkable carpets, hand-painted ceramics and shelves of brilliantly colored products before finishing your tour back at Jemaa el-Fnaa. Pick up recommendations from your host before setting off on your own back into the hustle and bustle of Marrakech.

Includes

Private tour
Local guide
1 non-alcoholic drink

Pickup/drop-off
Extra food and drinks

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

In front of El Tanjia restaurant, Mellah square

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 23 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Service
4.6/5
Organization
4.6/5

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Our guide Omar was great! He texted with us before the tour to finalize plans and helped us with locating the meeting spot. Omar was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We really enjoyed visiting the different souks, the women's cooperative and the spice market, as well as the mellah and the synagogue.

March 25, 2022

Omar was our guide and he was courteous, polite and really friendly. He tailored our tour round the souks to take in some sights we were interested in, not just the main stalls but places where the craftsmen were making their goods......the leather workers, metalworkers etc. Also where the locals buy their provisions and where they live etc. He was very patient with us whilst we took loads of photos and asked loads of questions! He was an excellent guide and we highly recommend him. Thank you Omar!

March 6, 2020

Such a great way to see parts you wouldn’t normally venture into!

We were 4 women travelling alone and as I had heard the markets could be intimidating we decided to get a guide. From the moment we met our guide he made us feel safe and comfortable. There was a tour planned but we were asked if there was anything we wanted to buy or see and he changed tour for us to go where we wanted. We went into the heart of the markets into courtyards and back streets you would never go to and saw so much of the non tourist areas. So so pleased we got a guide and we are already planning our next trip and will definitely book again

September 23, 2019

Marrakech: Private Souks Tour with Tea and Traditional Snack

Marrakech: Private Souks Tour with Tea and Traditional Snack

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Such a great way to see parts you wouldn’t normally venture into!