Marrakech Historical and Cultural Tour - Half Day City Tour

Overview

Available languages

Arabic

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the beauty of Marrakech on a Half-day city tour led by an expert Marrakech local guide. Start at the iconic Café de France in Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where the city's energy comes to life. Begin your journey with a visit to the Koutoubia Mosque, famous for its grand minaret and rich history. Then, explore the stunning Saadian Tombs, sealed for centuries and adorned with intricate Hispano-Moorish carvings, showcasing the grandeur of a royal 16th-century dynasty.

Continue to the breathtaking Bahia Palace, a 19th-century royal residence known for its lush gardens and ornate stucco work. This Private Marrakech tour provides a personalized experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the city's rich heritage fully. Ideal for travelers who want to see Marrakech's most iconic landmarks with the insight of a local guide.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Jemaa el-Fnaa

Djemaa El Fna square, where hundreds of locals meet every day to enjoy the storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, acrobats, jugglers and performers of each and every sort.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Bahia Palace

The Bahia Palace is a palace and a set of gardens located in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was built in the late 19th century, intended to be the greatest palace of its time. The name means "brilliance".

1 hour • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Local guide

Professional guide

Drinks

Gratuities

Bahia Palace Ticket

pick up & drop off

Saadiens tombs Ticket

Options

Private Walking Tour

Join your personal guide for an exclusive walking adventure only for you.
Meeting: meet your guide in front of cafe de France in the main square Jamaa lafna to start your Tour.

Shared Group tour

in this option you will join a small group with a professional tour guide.

Private Tour with Hotel Pickup

pickup and drop off: Choose this option for a private and personalized tour of Marrakech with pickup from your hotel.
VAN: Meet your private guide in the lobby of your hotel or Riad. Pickup included
important: Kindly send us the name and full address of your hotel or riad via private message.

Reviews

4.64

1,334 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1054

159

More than a walking tour! It’s a learning tour!
Stephanie M,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is an unforgettable experience. I can’t imagine leaning as much as did about the long history and rich culture of Morocco without Mohammad, our amazing tour guide and new friend.
Highly recommend
Killyan G,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was amazing, fun, and very interactive. Our guide Yaya was very knowledgeable and friendly. 10/10 would recommend.
Our guide Ahmed was very...
Helen Y,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Ahmed was very knowledgeable. We got lots of good information and the tour was interesting.
Fun afternoon of learning
V8316ZRjamiem,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rachid our tour guide was great, super friendly and he was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Morocco and Marrakesh.
Nice visit.
Discover51237615655,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rachid is a great guide, despite the fact that we went into an English-speaking group (our mistake resa) , he was able to adapt and explain us also in French. I highly recommend this experience.
Very interesting half-day tour of Marrakesh with Rachid, perfect guide!
Culture637881,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting tour of Marrakesh. Our guide, Rachid, made the tour very interesting, seasoning it with curiosities , historical and architectural news that allowed us to better appreciate the wonders before our eyes, with perfect English and understandable to all. Highly recommended tour, and if you are lucky enough to experience it with Rachid you will find a very passionate and knowledgeable guide!
Family walking tour.
andymbarron,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very enjoyable guided tour. Ahmed was a superb guide, very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions put to him. The Bahia Palace was wonderful, the to hear the history behind it was great. All over, great value for money and highly recommended. Just watch out for all the mopeds and motorbikes using the sooks as race tracks!!!
An unforgettable cultural journey!
Y8772HUisabeln,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good and memorable experience with an excellent guide. Impressive monuments, interesting historical facts. It was a delight and the guide was an outstanding orator.
Great city tour
sammville,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The city tour experience was great with a knowledgeable guide. Explored Bahia palace and the medina . Admission into the palace was quick with the total tour lasting 3 hours
Great experience
529karmenh,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful experience, our group leader was very friendly and could even speak very good German unexpectedly. Very expert and exciting explained!