Marrakech Sightseeing Tour

***Jemaa el-Fnaa Square – a huge square and marketplace in the city’s medina quarter. It remains the liveliest and main square in Marrakech and is extremely popular with both tourists and locals. By day or by night, the square is filled with musicians, dancers, snake charmers, henna artists and street vendors attracting the attention of the cosmopolitan crowd.

***The Bahia Palace is one of the most beautiful sites to see in Marrakech and one of the masterpieces of Moroccan architecture. Countless rooms, courtyards and riads are at the heart of this popular attraction. Expect to be bewitched by stunning pieces of ornate decoration at every turn, from the floor to the ceiling. With 8 hectares open to visitors, there is plenty to explore in this Moroccan gem.

***Koutoubia Mosque is Marrakech's most famous landmark with its striking, 77 m tall minaret visible for miles in every direction. The mosque was built in 1147 and is one of the great achievements of Almohad architecture. Non-Muslims are not allowed into the prayer hall.

*** Ben youssef Madrassa was built in 1565 by the Saadians, this Madrasa (Islamic school of learning) is the largest theological college in Morocco. The warrens of student cells, once home to 900 pupils, are clustered around small internal courtyards in typical Islamic architecture style. The fine zellige tiling, stalactite ceilings and Kufic inscriptions used as decoration across much of the building interior are the highlights of a visit to this Medina attraction.

*** Medina & Souks: Marrakech's labyrinth Medina (Old City) district is the star attraction here. The narrow alleyways are a kaleidoscope of colours, scents and sounds, and bound to be the sightseeing highlight of your trip. As well as simply wandering (and getting lost) amid the bustling maze, there are myriad shopping opportunities where you can put your haggling hat on and barter to your heart's content.