Marrakech Activities: Local Tours & Experiences
Things to do inside Marrakech itself, without leaving the city. These are guided experiences in the old town and the monuments, run by local guides who live here. They work well on a first day, while you find your feet, or as an afternoon before an overnight desert departure.
Our tours are private by default, so you walk with your own group and set your own pace. Prefer to join other travellers? Shared half-day tours start from €20 per person. If you are looking for trips outside the city instead, see our day trips from Marrakech or the full range of tours from Marrakech.
Half day, 3 to 4 hours — from 40 EUR per person. The Ben Youssef Madrasa early while it is quiet, Le Jardin Secret as a break, then the souks as they come alive. Your guide walks the working lanes rather than the tourist run, and handles the haggling if you want to buy.
Half day, 3 to 4 hours — from 40 EUR per person. The three great monuments on the southern side of the medina: the Koutoubia minaret, the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. Close enough to walk between, with real time inside each one.
Full day, 6 to 7 hours — from 80 EUR per person. Both halves of the medina in one day: Koutoubia, Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace in the morning, lunch, then the Ben Youssef Madrasa and the souks. The right choice if you only have one day in Marrakech.
Marrakech City Tours – FAQ
Are your Marrakech city tours private or shared?
Our tours are private by default, with your own local guide: from €40 per person for a half day and from €80 for the full day. If you prefer to join other travellers, the two half-day tours are also available as shared tours from €20 per person. The full-day tour is private only. Message us on WhatsApp to check the next shared tour dates.
Where does the tour start?
On a private tour, your guide meets you at your riad or hotel inside the Medina (the old city of Marrakech). If your riad is hard to find, we agree a nearby landmark when you book. If you are staying outside the Medina, for example in Gueliz or Hivernage, we agree a meeting point inside the Medina when you book. Shared half-day tours meet at Café de France, on Jemaa el-Fnaa square (Rue des Banques). The morning tour starts at 10:00 am and the afternoon tour at 2:00 pm (14:00).
Which tour should I choose if I only have one day in Marrakech?
The full-day tour (6 to 7 hours, from €80 per person) covers both halves of the medina: the Koutoubia, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace in the morning, then the Ben Youssef Madrasa and the souks after lunch.
How long do the half-day tours take?
3 to 4 hours, from €40 per person. Choose the Ben Youssef Madrasa, Le Jardin Secret and the souks, or the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs.
Can I combine a city tour with a desert trip?
Yes. A half-day tour works well on your first day in Marrakech, or as an afternoon before an overnight desert departure. See our tours from Marrakech.
Do you also offer trips outside Marrakech?
Yes. See our day trips from Marrakech to places like Essaouira, the Ouzoud waterfalls, the Ourika valley and the Atlas mountains.
How do I book a Marrakech city tour?
Click View Tour & Get Quote on the tour you like, or message us on WhatsApp. We reply within 24 hours with your quote.