Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Medina Walking Tour Including Bahia Palace

Make your way to Djemaa el Fna, and then join a guide for a winding trip into the Marrakech medina, the bustling heart of the old city. Don’t worry about finding your way: You can rely on your guide and take time to explore carpet shops, spice stalls, and artisans’ workshops.

The first stop of the day is Bahia Palace, where you get a glimpse of royal life in the Imperial City. Following your time at Bahia Palace, head back into the medina to visit a local bakery and taste some freshly baked bread. Next, see a remarkable collection of historic images at the Photography Museum of Marrakech, which includes century-old photographs of the Atlas Mountains’ Berber tribes. After visiting the museum, the tour concludes back at Djemaa el Fna.

• Includes entrance fees to Bahia Palace and Photography Museum
• No extra cost for traditional bread tasting
• Group size limited to 12 to ensure personalized service from guide

Explore the maze-like souks of the Marrakech medina on a half-day walking tour that includes Djemaa el Fna, Bahia Palace, and the Photography Museum of Marrakech. Experience all this historic neighborhood has to offer as you are guided through some of the city’s unique spice shops and traditional bakeries, for a fascinating introduction to daily life in Marrakech’s old center.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body (especially shoulders, chest and midriff) as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended.
All the stops you make on this tour are 100% local, which means the local community directly benefits from the tour.
You visit the culturally important Jemaa el-Fna Square, listed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Your tour includes entrence fees to Palais De Bahia and the Photography Museum, which helps to maintain the sites and preserve local cultural heritage.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
Effective Sept 1, 2021, travellers 18+ must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Children 6-17 must present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or lateral flow) conducted maximum 72 hours prior, proof of recovery dated up to 9 months or proof of vaccination. View full policy at the website
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate