Jewish Heritage And Moorish Splendor: Private Guided Marrakech Tour - Marrakesh

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 4 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    Morning departure, 9am, Afternoon departure, 1:30pm
  • Departure Details :
    Your centrally-located Marrakech accommodations
  • Return Details :
    Your centrally-located Marrakech accommodations
  • Cancellation Policy :
    Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Discover the 16th century Jewish Heritage and the Moorish iconic architecture infused in the Moroccan culture in this private half day guided tour.
Walk through the alley ways of the16th century Jewish Mellah walled quarter and follow the footsteps of Jews who settled in Marrakech and practiced trades and craft. Visitthe main synagogue remaining in the Mellah quarter and certainly the most picturesque with its striking blue and white colors.

You will also explore the splendid Moorish architecture with its mosaic tiled walls, open-air courtyards and painted ceilings before you visit the souks and the Jemaa El Fna square, a veritable open-air theater that always amazes its visitors with its snake charmers, musicians and markets stalls.

Know More about this tour

During this private half day guided discovery tour in Marrakech, your driver will pick you up from your hotel. You will meet your friendly guide and begin your tour with a walk through the alley ways of the 16th century Jewish Mellah quarter, a distinct district in the medina with a great historical importance. It is here where Jewish settled in Marrakech and practiced trades and craft. You will visit the Lazama Synagogue, the main synagogues remaining in the Mellah quarter and certainly the most picturesque with its striking blue and white colors.

You will also visit the most beautiful palace of Marrakech, the Bahia Palace.Built in the late 19th century, the name literally means "brilliance", it was intended to be the greatest palace of its time. The best workers and artisans of the country have worked continuously for six years (1894-1900) to achieve it. It is a spectacular masterpiece with a beautiful Moorish style.

Visit the souks and see artisans perpetuating their ancestral skills of making all sorts of local crafts before heading to the famous Jemaa El Fna square, a veritable open-air theater that always amazes its visitors with its snake charmers, musicians and markets stalls. Youll finish off with a rest stop at a local cafe, where youll get to try local sweets and Berber tea. (not included in price).

Return to yourhotel.

Inclusions

Private transfers from and to yourhotel in a brand new minivan

Professional guide

Entrance fee to Bahia palace

Exclusions

Items of a personal nature

Tips/gratuities for your guide

Food and drinks

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Traveler Reviews

  • 24-Jan-2017

    : really enjoyed this tour of marakkech - thanks for the advice in buying carpets :

    Though it would have been nice to see the inside of the Synagogue as is shown in the photo