
Craftsmanship
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Medina & Craftsmanship Day
Dive into the heart of Marrakech's medina for a full day exploring souks, artisan workshops, and historic monuments. Discover the secrets of zellige mosaics, tanned leather, and copper lamps with an expert guide. Lunch on a rooftop terrace overlooking the medina.
1 dayMarrakech Medina2–10French, EnglishAdults, Couples, Families
The Marrakech medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a fascinating labyrinth of alleyways, squares, and souks. This full-day experience reveals its hidden treasures, going well beyond the usual tourist trails.
In the morning, your expert guide takes you through artisan workshops: master zellige craftsmen cutting mosaics by hand, tanners in the tannery quarter with their multi-colored vats, and copper workers hammering metal into sumptuous lamps and trays. Each workshop is a living lesson in skills passed down through generations.
Visit the must-see monuments: the Ben Youssef Madrasa, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, the Saadian Tombs, and the Bahia Palace. Lunch on a panoramic rooftop terrace overlooking the medina rooftops and minarets. In the afternoon, guided souk exploration for your craft purchases, with your guide's expert tips on fair negotiation.
What's included
- Expert French-speaking guide (full day)
- Monument entrance fees (Ben Youssef Madrasa, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace)
- Artisan workshop visits
- Panoramic rooftop lunch
- Welcome mint tea
What's not included
- Transfer (meet at Jemaa el-Fna square)
- Personal craft purchases
- Tips
- Additional drinks
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light backpack
- Camera
- Cash for souk shopping
Target audience
Adults
Couples
Families
Photo gallery
Participants
Adults
2
Children
0
Babies(free)
0
Options & supplements
Other
Arabic calligraphy class
1-hour introduction to Arabic calligraphy in a medina workshop
€20/ person
Guide
Private tour
Dedicated guide exclusively for your group (up to 6 ppl)
€50/ booking
Price breakdown
Adults (2)€170
Total€170
Incl. 10% VAT
Free cancellation up to 24h before