Jardin Majorelle - We start our journey with an important visit to the Botanical Garden and artist’s landscape garden in Marrakech. Created by the French Orientalist artist Jacques Majorelle in 1923, it was opened to the public in 1947. The garden features a Cubist villa designed by French architect Paul Sinoir in the 1930s. Nearby, the new Yves Saint Laurent Museum offers a well-curated collection showcasing YSL’s brilliance and attention to detail. The gift shop has a great selection of items at various price points. Together with Jardin Majorelle, it is a perfect highlight of Marrakech.

Koutoubia Mosque - Next, we drive through the walls of the old town, known as the Medina, to the Koutoubia Mosque. Founded in 1147, it is Marrakech’s largest mosque and a city landmark that has inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. Your guide will provide a tour and share extensive information about it.

Bab Agnaou - We continue driving by the imperial Kasbah with a stop at the famous gate, Bab Agnaou. One of the 19 gates that allow entry into the ramparts of Marrakech, this gate dates back to the Almohad Berber period in the 12th century. It served as an entrance to the administrative and military complex of the Caliphal Kasbah from the south of the city. Flanked by two cannons, it is one of the most impressive gates of Marrakech.

Bahia Palace - We arrive at an important monument: Bahia Palace. Driving through the Jewish quarter, we reach the Bahia, an 8000-square-meter extravagance of intricate marquetry, plasterwork, and zouak (painted wood). Built by Grand Vizier Si Moussa in the 1860s, the palace features salons with intricate marquetry and zouak ceilings, and the Cour d’Honneur, a grand courtyard with a 1500-square-meter floor of Italian Carrara marble, is the highlight. Despite its vast area, only a portion of the palace’s eight hectares and 150 rooms is open to the public. Its grand spaces sometimes host important cultural events.

Souk Semmarine - After visiting Bahia Palace, we walk through the Semmarine Souks to explore the colorful markets or ‘Souks.’ Follow your guide to discover the markets in Marrakech’s Medina, where Arab and Berber cultures burst with color, noise, and originality. Smell spices, taste olives, touch leather goods, and buy local handicrafts.

Jemaa el-Fnaa - After navigating the labyrinth of the Souks, we arrive at the famous square, Jemaa el-Fnaa. Here, snake charmers, storytellers, acrobats, and street vendors animate the old walled city. In the evening, the square transforms into a food haven with small open-air restaurants. This is the main attraction for tourists in Marrakech.

Ben Youssef Madrasa - Lastly, we visit the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the largest Koranic school in the Medina, now a historical site. At its peak, it was the largest Islamic college in Morocco. Named after the adjacent Ben Youssef Mosque, founded by the Almoravid Sultan Ali ibn Yusuf (reigned 1106-1142), it is considered one of the best spots in the red city. Your guide will provide extensive information about it. Then, return to your accommodation or meeting point.