This Marrakech City Tour is the key to the cultural secrets of the city, its history, architecture, and sensual life which is difficult to open without a skilled guide. You go beyond merely walking in the medina to actually being aware of the royal history of the city, its craftsmanship and the vibrant modern life. As such, we will match you to one of the best local historians, which will make this experience unmatched to all the other luxury tours to Morocco as you will get in-depth knowledge and we will do our best not to overcrowd you with tourists.
Moreover, the privatized and full-day tour is an embodiment of the best Morocco tours where individualized treatment is guaranteed and ease in navigating the intricate heart of the city. You will therefore be able to find some of the architectural treasures not easily detectable as well as learn to navigate through the labyrinthine souks as you develop a better understanding of this Imperial City. This ultimate Marrakech City Tour is the best option to have to either start or complete your whole Morocco luxury travel experience.
Your Marrakech City Tour begins as a driver from Luxury Tours in Morocco safely and comfortably picks you up in your Riad; the experience feels truly luxurious. First, we start our walk by driving through the gates of the ancient medina. Moreover, we go to the Bahia Palace, a masterpiece from the 19th century. Furthermore, entering the great courtyard of the palace, I immediately felt the absolute quiet; this offered a complete contrast to the busy streets just beyond the walls.
Then your masterful host will show you the elaborate zellij (tilework) and carved cedar ceilings, which are all that is known about the history of the mighty Grand Vizier who constructed this huge residence. Next, we go to the lonely Saadian Tombs at the Kasbah district. The tombs were not opened in centuries, that is why their marble and stucco ornaments are extremely detailed providing a beautiful view of the art of the Saadian Dynasty.After the history of the royalties in the morning, we pass to the spiritual centre of the city. We will start with the great Koutoubia Mosque with its legendary minaret, which is a landmark of Marrakech. It has affected subsequent towers in the Islamic world due to its architecture.
We enter now into the Mellah, the ancient Jew-land. Then, you see at a glance what has happened to the architecture: the streets are widened, windows are increased, and individual balconies are introduced. As a result, these attributes symbolize the rich society that existed here previously. Moreover, your guide tells interesting things concerning the rich culture that people traded in this region throughout centuries. Therefore, the rich history and the very true nature of this city tour in Marrakech is really manifested through this powerful visit.First, the historical Marrakech souks immediately swallow up the silence of the palace. Instantly, the smell of leather, saffron, and mint strikes you, and you hear the sharp beat of metal as craftsmen hammer it.
Then we will guide you on through the twists and turns and ups and downs of the maze, passing certain craft guilds, the spice traders, the leather workers, the makers of the babouche (slipper). Then, you literally get to see them in action, as the primitive crafts are just before your eyes and this is one of the main components of this luxury tours Marrakech. Moreover, your guide will give you the key tricks of bartering so that, you can feel free to go shopping and buy genuine souvenirs.The high point of your full scale Marrakech City Tour comes as the afternoon turns into the evening and you come to the UNESCO-designated Jemaa el-Fnaa square. The atmosphere changes drastically with a snake charmers, water sellers and storyteller crowd attracting masses.
Moreover, we next stroll around the edge, and see the renowned food-booths already pitched out in anticipation of the evening traffic--the smell of roasting flesh and fresh orange juice cannot be resisted. Lastly, your guide gives you last-minute tips and will answer all your questions regarding the amazing trip on that day. Then a relaxed transfer back to your lodging arrangements in complete privacy completes your stereotypical Marrakech City Tour.
