Morocco · HISTORICAL TOURS
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Morocco fills up around the school holidays and Ramadan shifts the timetable, so book the good ones early. Here are the 15 best historical tours, with prices and what makes each one different.
Half-day Marrakech tour of Jemaa el-Fnaa, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Koutoubia Mosque, plus guided souk lanes.
“We liked our tour guy and he offered some great insights into the city. We had a good time . Went to 3 museums and learned a lot about the history of the city.”
Guided 4-hour Fez Medina walk with Bou Inania and Al-Attarine, tanneries, artisan workshops, lunch, plus souk time to shop.
“A fantastic way to spend 4 hours. We learned so much about the city and sampled some street food as well. Abdul was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Can't recommend him enough. Take this tour--you won't regret it.”
3-hour Marrakech medina walk with a licensed guide, from Koutoubia to Bab Agnaou and Bahia Palace. Small group, mobile ticket.
“Excellent history tour. It was hot so maybe book early or late in the day. Great walk around the city.”
Full-day triangle trip from Fez to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes, with comfortable door-to-door transport and time to explore.
“Coincidimos con la fiesta del cordero en Marruecos y muchos establecimientos estaban cerrados, aún así merece la pena. Lastima que Meknes esté completamente en obras y desmerece la excursión”
4-hour Casablanca tour from Rick’s Café with medina streets, French-Moroccan quarters, pastries, Portuguese cannon views, and Hassan II lookouts.
“Excellent guide Mohammed ! Knows everything you need and more , very nice guy you will be pleased 😀”
A small-group day trip from Casablanca to UNESCO Fez, with an official guide, medina walk, craft stops, and included lunch.
“Khair the driver and our guide idrisi were both very helpful and made the day very nice and informative! Could not have asked for a better driver and guide”
A 3-hour guided walk through Fez’s Old Medina, from madrasas and the Blue Gate to Chouara Tannery and Al-Qarawiyyin.
“Tour interessante che tocca i punti principali dentro la Medina e anche qualcosa in più. Avrei gradito spiegazioni più approfondite dal punto di vista storico e culturale.”
A 3-hour guided taste of Marrakech medina life: Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef, Jemaa el-Fnaa, plus souk craft stops.
“Ibrahim addressed the various questions and concerns of the different group members very individually and was able to provide me with some new insights into Moroccan culture, as well as a few tips for shopping in the souks and markets. Can recommend his tour.”
3-hour Marrakech historical tour with guide and air-conditioned pickup, Koutoubia views, market stroll, and herbalist spice medicine talk.
“Ash and Omargh were amazing Can we have them again tomorrow please”
Private 3.5-hour Marrakech tour with hotel pickup. Visit Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Medina, and Ben Youssef.
“Abdul was an excellent guide for our 3 hour tour of the Marrakech Medina and its markets. He did a great job of not only taking us through all the main pathways of the markets, but also off the beaten path where we got to see many of the craRead more”
Marrakech day trip to UNESCO Aït Ben Haddou via Tizi n Tichka Pass and Ouarzazate, with hotel pickup, small groups, guided visits.
“The trip was really good, the driver and the guide were fantastic, the view of kasbah eit ben haddou was amazing. Over all, i was very happy. I would recommend this trip.”
Private half-day Marrakech walk to Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, Museum of Marrakesh, and Le Jardin Secret, ending at Jemaa el-Fnaa.
“Beautiful gardens, incredible architecture Great food in the Medina. Wonderful guide. So helpful to have a guide when shopping for artisan artwork.”
Private Spanish-guided walk in Fez el-Bali, seeing Bab Bou Jeloud, souks, tanneries, mosques, and more. Pickup, mobile ticket.
“This is as best you will find in Fes. The usual hostage situation with the tannery store, buy a keychain so you can get home. It is no fault if the guides. Great to have this beautiful day. Safe for solo female travellers, too. Guide wasn't invasive as I've run into a lot here.”
Private 4-hour Medina walk with a guide: Koutoubia, Mellah, Bahia Palace, and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Learn navigation tips and culture.
“This is the second time I booked with Viator (booked last year for an excursion in Barcelona) and again it was amazing!! Our guide was super friendly and so knowledgeable. He even bought us fresh figs to try! What a brilliant tour can’t recommend enough”
A guided half-day walk through Marrakech souks and major sights, mixing shopping stops, palace gardens, tombs, and mint tea breaks.
“An informative, pleasant guide who took us to many workshops we wouldn't have ordinarily seen by ourselves. Could have had some history behind the souks, mosques and palaces etc. It wasnt quite what was advertised as we didnt walk past many of the places listed. IRead more”
