Marrakech City Tour, Bahia Palace, Badii Palace, Majorelle Garden
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Marrakech City Tour, Bahia Palace, Badii Palace, Majorelle Garden
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Explore the maze-like souks of the Marrakech medina on a half-day walking tour that includes Djemaa el Fna, Bahia Palace, and the Photography Museum of Marrakech. Experience all this historic neighborhood has to offer as you are guided through some of the city’s unique spice shops and traditional bakeries, for a fascinating introduction to daily life in Marrakech’s old center.
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Ages 0-70
Duration: 3–4 hours
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Live guide: Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
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- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All transportation in destination location
- Fuel surcharge
- Landing and facility fees
What's not included- Guide Service Fee
- Any Private Expenses
- Food and drinks
- Entry/Admission - Bahia Palace
- Entry/Admission - Jardin Majorelle
- Entry/Admission - Marrakech
- Start:
- Jemaa el-Fnaa, Rue des Banques, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 132268P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
- A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body (especially shoulders, chest and midriff) as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended.
- Maximum group size is 10.
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 132268P3
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- Bunty80 contributionsBahía PalaceWe were lucky there were no queues and not too busy, that was near end of day. It is interesting, but unfurnished, nice architecture, I think we spent about an hour, taking our time and photos. It is 100Mad for foreigners, and located in kasbah, recommend going early or later in day to avoid worst if crowds.Written 4 December 2024
- S667MVluciac0 contributionsOverpricedBeautiful, but Busting with people, small area to be seen (it was still under maintenance) and an exorbitant ticket price.Written 3 December 2024
- Vacation443396262710 contributionsBahia Palace - gets very busy very quicklyWorth the visit. Architecture, muqarnas and tiling etc are well worth seeing. AS we were staying nearby, we went there early and there was no queue for tickets although still plenty of fellow tourists, so it was by no means empty but you did have a chance to take photos without people in the shot. However as we were about to leave around 10am we could see the queue for tickets was about 50m long. We had a quick look at the entrance and it was extremely crowded, just full of people.Written 1 December 2024
- mrstraveller10 contributionsNot Blown AwayIt wouldn’t have bothered us to have missed this as it certainly didn’t set us alight, not least because it was so packed with people that it was difficult to move, and getting decent photos was a near pointless aim. Go early in the hope of beating the crowds. The architecture, intricate woodwork and mosaic tiling is rather nice, but being unfurnished, and not particularly old (late 19thC), it didn’t much tickle our interest. And nobody royal ever lived in it either! I tried to pre-book online but this only allowed me to buy tickets with a guide, which we didn’t want. You can purchase self guided tickets at the entrance booth, MAD 100 for foreigners, cash only.Written 23 November 2024
- JodineHyland0 contributionsBeautiful palace 🥰Absolutely beautiful place to visit. Serene and beautiful palace with lots to see and learn. Lots of areas to go into, would definitely recommend the visit.Written 23 November 2024
- mandymcgee0 contributionsThoroughly UnpleasantYou probably have to go as there isn’t a huge amount to do in Marrakech (unless you like shopping, which I don’t) but please don’t make the mistake we did and go at midday when it’s heaving. We shuffled along in a barely moving crowd of thousands, the marble courtyard was closed, the garden was closed, we would have been finished in 15 minutes if it were possible to walk at normal speed.Written 18 November 2024
- SWmuse0 contributionsGet there before the tour groups!Whilst the Bahia Palace is full of spectacular marquetry, plasterwork and painted wood, it is blighted by the curse of tour groups who block entrances and pathways, and generally make a nuisance of themselves. Go early, go before they turn up and you will have the opportunity to spend some quiet time in spectacular surroundings. It’s worth visiting, but it isn’t very big so for the best experience, early is the key.Written 16 November 2024
- Footprints6971080 contributionsGreat tour! Lovely guide!The tour was great! Abdel was lovely and gave us lots of information, answering all our questions. It was great to see lots of the sights of Marrakesh whilst also learning more about the history of the city and the culture. He was really helpful when we realised we didn’t have enough cash left and helped us find the best available money exchange place with good rates!Written 12 November 2024
- DanielK5850 contributionsWorth moneyVery interesting place .Large as well ( some reviews saying is small but it's not true) . Crowded.Price 100 Moroccan dhirmas.In my travel guide is note about once Puff Diddy having a big birthday party here with acceptation of King.I guess it's no so proud to say that 🙂.Written 11 November 2024
- Wombling_Free_75480 contributionsGo if you like tiles (which I do)This is worth visiting but - with very little information about each room - it all got quite same-y, as we went from one heavily tiled room to the next. Still very impressive, but wasn’t very atmospheric.Written 5 November 2024
- khaliq70 contributionsBeautiful Palace with fascination historyThis is a beautiful palace with a lot of history. I enjoyed visiting this palace. It is well kept and things are explained well for the tourists. Overall amazing experience. Must visit.Written 3 November 2024
- jane53England0 contributionsVery busyWe first visited 10 years ago and I think we were the only 2 people in there. What a difference now! MAD 100 entrance fee and it was absolutely jammed packed inside, not a pleasant experience. The gardens were off limits as some work was being done.Written 2 November 2024
- Need_more_free_time0 contributionsBeautiful glimpse of cultural historyCultural visit to see beautiful examples of traditional palatial rooms, ceilings, floors and fireplaces. Worth taking time to wonder round and soak up the atmosphere of times gone by.Written 2 November 2024
- V3507JIsophied0 contributionsBeautiful - but very crowded.GO EARLY! At 10am it was busy. by 11am it was hell. I really think they need to limit numbers. This would not be fun for anyone uncomfortable in a crowd.Written 30 October 2024
- CodyDC0 contributionsNice palace but it can get very crowdedMy Riad was just right around the corner from the palace. I visited in the late afternoon but it was still a little crowded. The palace was interesting and worth the visit.Written 26 October 2024
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Rui Faria
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal19 contributions
Aug 2022
Majorelle Garden is amazing and the colours are really impressive. Bahia Palace is a great place to see mosaic and incredible arabesque windows and doors.
Attention: if you follow GPS to get to Bahia Palace you will reach the wrong place. Plus: you will find young people in small motorbikes trying to persuade you to buy things. Locals give you the wrong indications to get to this attraction. Be careful!
Attention: if you follow GPS to get to Bahia Palace you will reach the wrong place. Plus: you will find young people in small motorbikes trying to persuade you to buy things. Locals give you the wrong indications to get to this attraction. Be careful!
Written 31 August 2022
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Andrea Ashlon
Canberra, Australia14 contributions
Feb 2020
We came earlier because it is famous palace and had plenty of time to walk around. It ia an astounding palace that shows the design and craftsmanship of generations past. The Bahia Palace is one of the top visited in Marrakech especialy inside old medina.
Written 24 February 2020
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705barryt
Hook, UK42 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We took this tour to the Bahai Palace without a guide. There isn't much to see; nevertheless the marble courtyards, carefully decorated ceilings and gardens are quite impressive. The entrance fee of 70 dirhams is reasonable and you can buy tickets at the ticket office on site. Even on Friday, there weren't too many people.
Written 19 January 2024
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Sab
Nice, France34 contributions
Nice visit but no more , palace in work since the earthquake last year. Luckily we took a guide to have some explanations otherwise nothing is explained. The visit is short and very crowded, which takes a bit of cachet away from the place.
Allow a maximum of 1 hour to go around if you visit it on your own.
Allow a maximum of 1 hour to go around if you visit it on your own.
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Written 6 November 2024
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Canpastilla16
Paris, France92 contributions
Beautiful palace
The downside is that there are too many visitors at the same time. It's like being on the subway at rush hour. Very unpleasant because the visit is of poor quality even though the Palace is beautiful.
In addition, it is currently under construction. In the end this visit is disappointing
The downside is that there are too many visitors at the same time. It's like being on the subway at rush hour. Very unpleasant because the visit is of poor quality even though the Palace is beautiful.
In addition, it is currently under construction. In the end this visit is disappointing
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Written 27 October 2024
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Natur für Natur
Wiesbaden, Germany102 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
A pallasio full of history. It depends a lot on who guides you. Our guide even led us to dream every story in every room. a fanatic work in wood and earthenware. visit that one should not miss.
Written 19 January 2020
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BharatShah-60
Harrow, UK28 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Marrakech has just taken my heart. It's so rich in culture history and the people are so friendly. Bahia palace was a very pleasant surprise. It looked like just any palace from outside but once inside it was a different experience. Badii palace was also great as was the experience of marjorelle gardens. Overall a very satisfying trip
Written 1 January 2020
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Neil H
Edmonton, Canada166 contributions
Nov 2019
After 15 days touring Morocco, we found many small towns very interesting, but as far as the larger centers, Marrakech was our favorite. It is clean, has many points of interest and very welcoming! One can hire a city guide OR find your way on the Hop on Hop off bus which 2 routes take you to most key areas. The Medina is doable on your own if you have a good sense of direction, however, a local guide (arrange through your hotel) is very helpful. The tour of the Bahia Palace was great and visiting the Jardin Majorelle was well worth the time waiting in line. Go mid morning as mid-day and afternoons are crowded.
Written 20 November 2019
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Andrew H
10 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This is an anazing place very ornate took lots of photos. Do not miss if you are close by. The earlier you go the fewer people there are.
Written 2 March 2020
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Ala
Jordan20 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Jameaa Al Fenaa is a great hostorical palace in Marrakech, I spent 3 hours there and everything was magnificent.
Written 21 February 2020
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