Top Marrakech Architecture Tours

The vibrant souks and artisan’s workshops of Marrakech offer plenty of opportunities for souvenir shopping. With this shopping tour, benefit from the expertise of a private guide to help you navigate the maze-like streets of the Medina; learn more about traditional handicrafts, street foods, and cosmetics; and haggle for the best prices.

Explore Marrakech and see the city’s essential sites on this half-day private tour. Your guide will show you the major landmarks of the Red City, including the Jardin Marjorelle, Bahia Palace, and Koutoubia Mosque. As you wander through the medina, the souks, the Jewish Quarter, and Jemaa el-Fnaa, your guide will provide valuable context on the history and culture of Marrakech. Skip-the-line access to monuments and a private driver for farther locations make the most of your sightseeing time.

Avoid getting lost in the crowd; explore the medina of Marrakech with a personal guide who provides a firsthand look at artisans and their wares. This half-day private walking tour sets out in the morning from the centrally located Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Sightseeing includes Ben Youssef Madrasa and mosque plus the Photography Museum, but you may customize the itinerary to your interests.

Discover the 16th century Jewish Heritage and the Moorish iconic architecture infused in the Moroccan culture in this private half day guided tour. Start with the most beautiful palace of Marrakech, the Bahia Palace and continue with a walk through the alley ways of the 16th century Jewish Mellah quarter. Visit the Slat al-Azama Synagogue, the main synagogue remaining in the Mellah quarter and certainly the most picturesque with its striking blue and white colors then continue to the incredibly well preserved Jewish cemetery. Visit Le Jardin Secret that dates back to the Saadian Dynasty, a truly outstanding example of Arab-Andalusian art and architecture. Finish your tour in the souks and the famous Jemaa El Fna square, a veritable open-air theater that always amazes its visitors!

Discover the best of Marrakech with a private driver, from Moorish palaces to royal tombs and the winding paths of Jardin Majorelle. Traveling in the comfort of a climate-controlled minivan, find some of the city’s most beautiful places and learn about local history and culture. Choose between a guided trip that includes a walking tour of the old city and a driver-only excursion, with both morning and afternoon departures available.

Morocco’s Agafay Desert is a landscape of traditional Berber villages and spectacular mountain scenery—but its remote location makes exploring a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Marrakech hotel and spin through the foothills of the High Atlas mountains with your guide. Savor mint tea in a local Berber house and tackle the sandy terrain the traditional way on a camel safari.

Experience four of the Atlas Mountains’ beautiful valleys and traditional Berber life on this full-day trip from Marrakech. Traveling into the mountains by 4x4 or minivan, discover the Ourika Valley with its waterfalls, the villages of the Oukaimeden.

Swap the commotion of Marrakech for a day exploring Morocco's Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert with no route- or transport-planning needed. With this private tour, settle into your own air-conditioned chauffeured vehicle and set off to explore green Atlas valleys, visit Berber villages, hike to waterfalls, and sip tea with Berber locals, all with a guide to show you around. A camel ride in the Agafay Desert, an optional lunch (own expense) and hotel pickup and drop-off cap your day.

The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most popular day trip destinations from Marrakech. This guided tour visits the UNESCO World Heritage Site with spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert. Plus an optional camel ride through the desert, and lunch can easily be added to your experience.

Explore Morocco's Atlas Mountains in ways difficult without the flexibility of a private vehicle and the inside knowledge of a driver-guide on this private tour from Marrakech. Admire the scenery of the idyllic Imlil, Asni and Amizmiz Valleys, and make multiple stops to hike to waterfalls, roam hidden Berber villages, visit viewpoints, sip tea with Berber locals and ride a camel. Insight and commentary from your driver-guide enrich your exploration, while door-to-door hotel transfers and lunch complete your day.

Escape the busy streets of Marrakech’s Medina for the stark beauty of the desert during this 3-day excursion to Mezrouga and Erg Chebbi. Cross through the Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka pass, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Aït Benhaddou kashbah and visit the desert oasis at Skoura. Then discover the Todra Gorge and the sacred city of Rissani before spending the night amidst the stark beauty of the Sahara Desert. This 3-day, 2-night excursion also includes a driver (who also serves as guide), 2 nights of accommodation (one at a desert camp), camel trek, meals as per the itinerary, round-trip air-conditioned transport from your hotel.

Explore the attractions of Marrakesh on a private tour with a driver only, or upgrade to include a guide, if you prefer. You'll visit Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret, and see other landmarks that symbolize the history and culture of the city, from past to present, such as Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, botanical gardens, and Jemaa el-Fnaa.

A guide is essential when it comes to navigating the narrow streets of Marrakech’s historic medina (old town), not least because they can fend off the hustlers and carpet touts. Soak up all the magic of Marrakech by night on a private walking tour with just you and your guide. Exploring from the Djemaa el Fna, enjoy musicians, snake charmers, and dancers, sip tea or coffee, and savor traditional snacks.

Ideal for those short on time who may not have the opportunity for a full-day desert adventure, this Agafay Desert private sunset camel ride and dinner experience still allows travelers to enjoy the beauty of the desert. With pickup and drop-off from Marrakech included, as well as a 3-course dinner and optional camel ride, your time in the desert is sure to be fun and stress-free.

This guided tour into the Atlas Mountains offers access and insight into Berber culture that would be difficult to get on your own. Visit local Berber villages, take an optional camel ride, explore the local souks of Tahanaout, and break for a typical Berber lunch. There’s also time for a guided hike to a Berber village.

Get into the medina of Marrakech on this private shopping tour, where you can explore the markets, see local artisans at work, hear their stories, and shop as much as you like. Learn to haggle in Arabic with your guide, and then relax with some mint tea. Meet your guide in Jamaa-el-Fna, and then hit the streets of Marrakech with your guide.

With its fortified Medina, picturesque port, and cool Atlantic breeze, the seaside town of Essaouira is a popular day-trip destination for travelers based in Marrakech. With this convenient tour, save yourself the hassle of haggling with taxi drivers and prebook your transport in advance. Upon arrival in Essaouira, explore the city independently for the day before boarding the bus for the return leg.

See the most unique places Marrakech has to offer on our guided walking tour. Let our official local guide take you to the most iconic spots of the red city, from the medieval Koutoubia Mosque to the lush gardens of the Bahia Palace. Our guide will tell you all about Marrakech's rich history, guide you around the labyrinth-like medieval houses and palaces, kings endowed mosques and madrasas (religious schools), and also take you to the best local markets and merchants offering exotic wares from the silk roads and sub-Saharan trade routes. Meet local artisans and their unique handmade products, get to know the ancient trades of Marrakech, shop at the best authentic local markets, and enjoy a glass of traditional tea in the charming surroundings.

We will pick you up at your accommodation in Marrakech and start the exciting city tour with you. First you'll visit the Koutoubia Mosque which is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, then we will visit the Bahia Palace where we can admire Its fantastic architecture as well as its shady courtyards and impressive mosaic walls. We walk through the old medina of Marrakech and its old market "Souk" where you are going to see the way of life of local people and smell the different spices learning about trendy Argan oil in a specialty store. We will also visit The Ben Youssef Madrasa is an Islamic madrasa (college) in Marrakesh, Functioning today as a historical site, the Ben Youssef Madrasa was the largest Islamic college in Morocco at its height. We will Explore the green side of Marrakech in a fun way stroll through the impressive Majorelle Garden in the new city to admire its beauty and its fantastic complexes. Tour and sights can be changed based on your individual choices.

Marrakech was and still considered as the top city for foreign visitors and even for Moroccan people, there is no foreign traveller who visits Morocco without visiting Marrakech. It has so many touristic places to see that you will discover with Mission Travel Morocco.

Live the experience of visiting these two important monuments of Marrakech with as little stress as possible. Your driver will arrive on time at your hotel or Riad and will take you back by Van or car directly to Majorelle, give you your tickets and wait for you until you calmly finish your visit. Then he will take you back to your hotel. ​

Visit the coastal city of Essaouira with this day trip from Marrakech. You’ll set off bright and early. with a stop at an argan field along the way, where you'll see goats standing in trees and nibbling on the nuts. You'll then make a stop at an argan oil cooperative to learn about the popular product. Once you reach Essaouria, you'll have plenty of time to explore on your own, whether that means strolling on the beach or shopping in the charming old medina.

You’ll get a thorough explanation about the significance of historical sites during this private, half-day walking tour of Marrakech, including Le Jardin Secret. With your own dedicated guide to lead the way through the medina and the mellah, or Jewish quarter, there’s no need for guesswork on navigating the maze-like streets. You’ll even receive tips on local foods and getting around, so you feel more confident exploring on your own.