Morocco · HISTORICAL TOURS
The good historical tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Marrakech’s half-day medina tour, with Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, souks, Koutoubia Mosque, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Very nice experience. We really enjoyed the tour will recommend to everyone. Very nice guide friendly and super fun”
Explore Fez’s Old Medina with Abdul, visiting madrasas, tanneries, artisan workshops, souks, and local food for $22.
“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.”
Explore Marrakech on a 3-hour small-group walk covering Koutoubia Mosque, Bab Agnaou, Bahia Palace, and local culture.
“Hassan was just the most knowledgable guide. He loves his city of Marrakech with a passion. He was a walking teacher of culture, architecture and history. He made everything so easy to understand. It is a great way to see all the historical sites and get a sense of life and cultures in the Medina. We strongly recommend you book this walking tour.”
Review of a budget-friendly Fez day trip to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes, with transport tips, timing, value, and drawbacks.
“Il nlstro autista Mohamed é stato molto disponibile e professionale! Il tour permette di passare abbastanza tempo nelle tre località, che meritano sicuramente di essere visitate.”
Explore Fez Medina for three hours, from Bab Bou Jeloud to Chouara Tannery, with a local guide for only $15 per person.
“La guida ci ha portato per le vie strette di Fez, ma si è limitata a farci vedere alcuni scorci senza particolari approfondimenti storici o culturali. Ci ha portato soprattutto in negozi tipici che, per quanto caratteristici, erano spesso mirati alla vendita degli oggetti al loro interno. I negozi sono sicuramente di qualità più alta rispetto a quelli che si trovano nel resto della Medina, ma in un tour guidato ci aspettavamo di immergerci più nella storia che non nelle attività commerciali.”
Explore Marrakech’s medina, palaces, souks, and Islamic architecture with a local guide on this affordable three-hour cultural tour.
“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.”
Explore Marrakech’s historic monuments, Koutoubia Mosque, markets, and herbal traditions on a flexible three-hour guided tour.
“very knowledgeable guide, tailored the tour to our interests.”
Explore Fez with a private Spanish-speaking guide through ancient alleys, souks, tanneries, mosques, and quarters for 3 to 5 hours.
“Our tour guide, a lady raised in the medina of Fez, renowned for its complex labyrinth of streets, brought invaluable depth to our journey. Her extensive knowledge of the city significantly enhanced our trip's efficiency. While she tended more towards seriousness than humor, the insight and guidance she provided were indispensable to our experience.”
Review of DesertTrips’ six-day private Morocco tour from Casablanca to Marrakech, covering imperial cities, Sahara camping, gorges, kasbahs, and Atlas views.
“This is the best company, and very reasonable prices too. We communicated via WhatsApp to arrange (and change) the itinerary as i wanted. I chose and booked hotels myself. My friend's flight was late, and they took me from Casablanca to Rabat so I could do the RabaRead more”
Pick a desert, a medina or a mountain road.
