Hotel pickup and Koutoubia
Pickup at your hotel, then the story of the city at the Koutoubia gardens.
City
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
Hotel pickupFrom your hotel or riad
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
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Licensed local guide
- Entry tickets to Bahia Palace and Tiskiwin Museum
Excluded
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Pickup
Pickup from all hotels and riads in Marrakech. For riads inside the medina we meet you at the nearest square or road. We confirm the exact time and place by email.
Know before you go
- Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or wheelchair users
- Afternoon tours follow the same route from 14:30
- Women may want to cover shoulders and knees
- There is no obligation to buy anything in the shops
Gallery
Questions about this tour
What time is pickup?
Starts at 9:30 or 14:30. We confirm the exact time by email once you book.
How long does the tour last?
About 3.5 hours, including transfers.
Where do you collect me?
Pickup from all hotels and riads in Marrakech. For riads inside the medina we meet you at the nearest square or road. We confirm the exact time and place by email.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
When do I pay?
Reserve now and pay on the day, in euro or dirham. No online payment.
What is included?
Hotel pickup and drop off; Licensed local guide; Entry tickets to Bahia Palace and Tiskiwin Museum.
Which languages do the guides speak?
Guides speak English, French and Arabic.
