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Medina & Craftsmanship Day
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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 Medina210French, 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

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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