Marrakech discovery experience

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1. Bahia palace (visiti from inside), is a 19th century vast dwelling, built by Si Musa, the grand vizier of the Sultan of Morocco 1859. The palace was enlarged by his son Ahmed Ben Musa known as Ba Ahmed who a regent; the effective ruler of Morocco as the Sultan was only sixteen. Today, the palace is the most visited touristic site in Marrakesh. The eight thousand meters square site contains Riads, courtyards, gardens, and corridors linking its different parts. Built in in an Islamic and Moorish architecture style that was and still predominates the luxurious and lavish palaces and residences.

   1 h

2. The Mellah quarter, (Jewish quarter) is part of the fabric of the city, a liminal space for the Muslims inhabitants of the city. This was an exclusive area for the Jewish community, and in which Muslims were allowed to enter in the daytime but remained closed at night, a space in which Muslims came to pursue economic activities and pay reverence to the Muslim saints found in the area, an area that Muslims identify with as part of Marrakech. Yet, it was also a space that was “betwixt and between” because, it was not a Muslim area. The Mellah quarter of Marrakech is one of the biggest Jewish quarters of Morocco created by the Jews arrived from Spain and Portugal. These Jews, known in Hebrew as the Megorashim, or the exiles, changed the make-up of the Moroccan Jewish by introducing new customs.

   15 min

3. Extraordinary well deserved 16th century Koranic school. (Entrance fees are not included) The delicate intricacy of Gibs (stucco plasterwork), carved cedar, and zellij (mosaic) on display in the central courtyard makes the building seem to loom taller than it really does, As many as 900 students from Muslim countries all over the world once studied here.

   35 min

4. The Souk: Marrakech's marketplace and a wonder of arts, crafts, and workshops, Every step brings you face to face with the colorful handicrafts and bazaars for which Marrakech is famous.

   Passage devant

5. At the centre of the Medina Jamaa el Fnaa is Marrakech's heartbeat. This L-shape square was once a meeting point for regional farmers and tradesmen; today it's surrounded by shops, mosques, and terraced cafes with perfect views over the action.

   20 min

Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

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How it compares in Marrakech

• Its from-price is 66% below the median of the 7526 experiences we list in Marrakech.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Marrakech

Au pied de l'Atlas, Marrakech aux remparts rouges est célèbre pour sa médina labyrinthique, sa place animée, ses riads paisibles et ses jardins.

Jemaa el-Fna, la grande place au centre de la médina, change de caractère au fil de la journée : marchands de jus et charmeurs de serpents le matin, étals fumants et musiciens après la tombée de la nuit. Le minaret de la mosquée de la Koutoubia s'élève à proximité comme emblème de la ville, et les souks s'étendent au nord dans un lacis de ruelles où l'on vend cuir, lanternes, tapis et épices.

Top-ranked sights in Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Tizi-n'Tichka Pass, Jemaa el-Fna (Djemaa el-Fna).

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