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Jardin Secret, Bahia Palace, Madrasa Ben Youssef and Medina Guided Tour

4.3130 reviews
Kingdom of Morocco· Marrakesh
by Headout
Duration4 hours
SeasonSee calendar when booking

The Experience

Your experience Journey through Marrakech’s vibrant Medina, Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and Secret Garden with an expert local guide. Getting started Meet your guide at the designated meeting point near the Medina. After a quick check-in and introductions, your group sets off on foot to explore Marrakech’s historic heart. What to expect Marrakech Medina & key landmarks This guided tour weaves through the city’s UNESCO-listed Medina, revealing centuries of Moroccan culture, artistry, and architectural ingenuity. Features Jemaa el-Fna Square: Experience the city’s bustling main square, alive with performers, market stalls, and local energy. Le Jardin Secret: Wander restored Islamic and exotic gardens, with tranquil fountains and traditional riad architecture reflecting Marrakech’s water engineering heritage. Ben Youssef Madrasa: Step inside this former Islamic college, renowned for intricate zellij tilework, carved cedar wood, and historical student chambers. Artisan quarters: Observe skilled craftspeople at work in pottery, textiles, and metalwork workshops, showcasing Moroccan craftsmanship. Bahia Palace: Explore elegant palace courtyards and learn about the artistry and design that shaped royal Marrakech. Panoramic Medina views: Enjoy rooftop or terrace views over the Medina’s maze of rooftops, blending tradition and modern life. Cultural insights: Your guide shares stories on history, architecture, and the city’s unique blend of spirituality, art, and daily life.

How to book

Booked on Headout, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Headout

    4.3(130 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹2,717

    Includes: Licensed local tour guide (Spanish, English or French) · Guided tour through the Medina: Jemaa el-Fna, souks, artisan quarters · Guided tour to both gardens (Islamic & exotic) and palace courtyards at the Secret Garden · +3 more

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What to Bring

Recommended

  • Bring comfortable walking shoes as there will be extensive walking on uneven and narrow streets. Wear modest clothing, especially when visiting religious or historical sites such as Ben Youssef Madrasa. Your ticket does not include entry fees, so please bring local-currency (MAD) cash for monument entrance fees. What’s not allowed Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the monuments for security reasons. Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals. Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.

What to wear

modest clothing, especially when visiting religious or historical sites such as Ben Youssef Madrasa

Food & Drink

Food

Not provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Cafe Argana, J2H6+CPV Jamâa el-fnna, Number 18, Znikat Rahba, MARRAKESH
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End point
Cafe Argana, J2H6+CPV Jamâa el-fnna, Number 18, Znikat Rahba, MARRAKESH

Good to know

Who it's for

Min persons: 1

About the guide

Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Know before you go What to bring Bring comfortable walking shoes as there will be extensive walking on uneven and narrow streets. Wear modest clothing, especially when visiting religious or historical sites such as Ben Youssef Madrasa. Your ticket does not include entry fees, so please bring local-currency (MAD) cash for monument entrance fees. What’s not allowed Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the monuments for security reasons. Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals. Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises. Accessibility This experience is not wheelchair or stroller accessible due to narrow, uneven streets and multiple stairs at the sites. There are no dedicated accessible restrooms or facilities at the monuments. Additional information The experience involves a lot of walking through the Medina and historic sites. A WhatsApp confirmation with the guide's name and meeting location will be sent the day before the tour. Tour ends at your choice: meeting point or the Secret Garden. Entrance fees: Bahia Palace (100 MAD) & Ben Youssef Madrasa (50 MAD).

The fine print

Voucher requirements

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.