Bahia Palace Ben Youssef Medersa and visit of the Medina
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Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and Medina Tour: Explore historical sites, including the Bahia Palace, the stunning Ben Youssef Madrasa, Jemaa el-Fna Square, the bustling medina, and the colorful market on a half-day guided tour of Marrakech.
Highlights
- Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa and its vibrant markets overflowing with souvenirs and silver jewelry.
- Tour the palace rooms with their magnificent stucco work, paintings, and mosaics from floor to ceiling.
- Discover the captivating history of the 19th-century Bahia Palace in Marrakech.
- Discover the architectural wonders of the Ben Youssef Madrasa, an Islamic college.
- Discover the architectural marvels and rich history of the Koutoubia Mosque.
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- Private or small group tour (depending on the option chosen)
- Licensed local guide
- Hotel pick-up and walking tour in the Medina (if private option chosen)
- Free time to explore the sites of interest
- Entrance fees to monuments (Bahia Palace 100 DH; Ben Youssef Madrasa 50 DH)
- Tips (optional)
Tour Plan
Marrakech: Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa and a visit to the Medina
Begin your walking tour with a visit to the Koutoubia Mosque, the city's largest mosque, named for its historical association with bookstores and booksellers. Admire the traditional Almohad architectural style and the tower adorned with four copper globes. Next, explore the Bahia Palace and its 160 rooms arranged around small courtyards, which were rumored to have been occupied by concubines. The eight-hectare garden surrounding it is decorated with stucco panels, zellige tiles, tiled floors, carved cedar ceilings, gleaming marble finishes, and painted ceilings. Continue to the Ben Youssef Madrasa, a Quranic school dating back to the time of Sultan Abu al-Hasan, rebuilt in the 1560s by the Saadians. Marvel at this architectural masterpiece, showcasing quintessential Moroccan styles such as zellige tiles, stucco plasterwork, and carved cedar wood. Conclude your sightseeing adventure in Marrakech's vibrant souks—the city's beating heart—offering traditional Moroccan handicrafts, spices, medicinal remedies, and local entertainment. Discover items like babouches (traditional Moroccan slippers), leather goods, clothing, pottery, tagine dishes, and silver jewelry.





