Marrakech Guided City Tour + Majorelle Garden

Duration: Half-day (4 hours) or Full-day (6–7 hours) tour.

Led by a licensed local guide who brings history and culture alive.

Highlights & Historical Icons

• Koutoubia Mosque

Marrakech’s largest mosque (12th century).

Famous for its 77-meter minaret, a landmark visible across the city. Non-Muslims cannot enter, but you can explore the gardens around it.

• Saadian Tombs

Hidden for centuries and rediscovered in 1917.

Lavish mausoleum of the Saadian dynasty (16th century). Decorated with Italian Carrara marble and intricate mosaics.

• Bahia Palace

19th-century masterpiece built for the Grand Vizier.

Stunning courtyards, carved cedar ceilings, and colorful zellij tiles. Built to be “the most beautiful palace of its time.”

• Ben Youssef Madrasa

A 14th-century Quranic school with breathtaking Andalusian-Moorish design. Central courtyard, hand-carved stucco, and thousands of intricate zellij tiles.

• Medina & Souks

Labyrinth of narrow alleys, artisan workshops, and spice stalls. Explore Souk Semmarine, Souk Attarine, and Souk Chouari.

Great spot for shopping Moroccan lamps, carpets, and leather goods.

Majorelle Garden & Yves Saint Laurent Museum Majorelle Garden:

Created by French painter Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s.

Famous for its intense blue walls (“Majorelle Blue”), exotic plants, and peaceful walkways. Rescued and restored by Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Bergé.

YSL Museum (optional add-on):

Next to the garden, showcasing Yves Saint Laurent’s fashion legacy. Highlights Moroccan influences on his designs.

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes. Sun hat, sunscreen, water.

Camera for mosaics, palaces, and garden colors. Some cash for souk shopping.