Trip overview
Private walking tour of the Marrakech medina with an official Spanish-speaking guide: Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, mellah, souks and Jemaa el Fna, as a half or full day.
- Duration1 day
- Starts inMarrakech
- GroupPrivate · 1–15 people
- DifficultyEasy
- LanguageEspañol
- DeparturesDaily departures all year round
Highlights
- Licensed official guide who speaks Spanish, just for your group
- The Koutoubia minaret and its gardens
- Bahia Palace, with zellige courtyards and cedar ceilings
- The mellah, the spice market and the Lazama synagogue
- The dyers', blacksmiths' and slipper makers' souks
- Jemaa el Fna square at the end of the tour
- Full day with the Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Madrasa and Le Jardin Secret
- Half day
- About 4 hours
- Full day
- About 7 hours
- Guide
- Official, Spanish-speaking
- Group
- Private, just your party
What we see
All on foot, almost always on flat ground. Each monument has its own ticket at the gate.
The shops
We pass through souks and workshops, but you don't have to buy anything or go into any shop. If you don't want shopping stops, tell the guide at the start. If you do want to buy, he takes you to workshops where you can watch the craftsman at work and explains how haggling works.
Before you book
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech medina with an official guide
9:00 The guide picks you up at your riad or hotel; if the riad is down an alley, he walks to your door. 9:15 The Koutoubia and its gardens. 10:00 Bahia Palace, about 45 minutes inside. 11:00 The mellah, the spice market and the Lazama synagogue. 12:00 The souks north of the square. 13:00 Jemaa el Fna and end of the half day; the guide leaves you on the square or walks you back.
On the full day, the morning starts at 9:00 with the Koutoubia and the Saadian Tombs, and continues with the Bahia and the mellah. 13:00 Lunch in the medina. 14:30 Souks, Ben Youssef Madrasa and Le Jardin Secret. 17:00 Jemaa el Fna, as the stalls are being set up. The order may change depending on queues and the day of the week.
What's included
Included (3)
- Licensed official guide who speaks Spanish
- Pick-up on foot at your riad or hotel in the medina
- Bottled water
Not included (5)
- Entry to palaces, madrasa, tombs and gardens
- Lunch on the full-day tour
- Taxi from hotels outside the medina (we'll help you arrange one)
- Shopping
- Tips (optional)
Important information (5)
- Entry to the Bahia, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and Le Jardin Secret is paid separately; bring cash in dirhams.
- Motorbikes come through the narrow streets of the souks: keep to one side and look behind you now and then.
- To enter monuments, clothes that cover shoulders and knees are best.
- From June to September, start early or in the afternoon to avoid the heat.
- If someone in the street offers to take you somewhere that's open only today, stay with your guide.
Prices per person
Half day
About 4 hours with an official Spanish-speaking guide: Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, mellah, souks and Jemaa el Fna (price per person, based on 2)
Full day
About 7 hours: adds the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and Le Jardin Secret, with a lunch break (price per person, based on 2)
Fixed price per person, whatever the size of your group.
Payment and cancellation
You pay a 15% deposit when you book. The rest is paid on the first day of the trip, in cash or by bank transfer. You can also pay it by PayPal or card, with a 5% surcharge.
Private: free up to 48 hours before the start. If you cancel in time, we refund the full deposit.
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Leave a reviewFrequently asked questions
What is an official guide and why does it matter?
City guides in Morocco need an official licence and carry an ID card. In the medina people will come up to you offering to take you to the square or to a place that happens to be open only today; they aren't guides and usually end up taking you to a shop where they earn a commission. With an official guide you know who is with you and what you're paying.
How much do the monument tickets cost?
Each monument charges its own entry fee at the ticket office and prices have gone up in recent years. As of 2026, the Bahia, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and Le Jardin Secret are usually between 50 and 100 dirhams per adult each. Check before you go, because they change often, and bring cash in case the card machine isn't working.
Can you do it with children?
Yes. The half day is the best option with small children, because you walk for about 3 hours on flat ground. The guide adapts the pace, stops for an orange juice on the square and tells the stories in a simple way. The souks are awkward with a pushchair because of the crowds and motorbikes; a baby carrier works better.
Can I change the route?
Yes, the tour is private and the guide adapts it. If you've already seen the Bahia, it can be swapped for the Maison de la Photographie, the Dar el Bacha museum or a walk around the Kasbah. The Majorelle Garden is outside the medina and about 15 minutes away by taxi; tell us when you book so we can fit it into the day.
