Marrakesh Walking Tour: Agdal Gardens, Koutoubia and Jemaa el-Fna

Explore Marrakech's Agdal Gardens, Koutoubia, Jamaâ el Fna Square, and Saadian Tombs on a guided city tour with transportation included.

Getting started

Begin your guided tour by meeting your professional guide and joining your group transportation for the journey through Marrakech. After a brief overview of the itinerary, you set off toward Agdal Gardens, where the exploration of the city starts. A bottle of mineral water is provided per participant so you can stay refreshed throughout the tour.

What to expect

Agdal Gardens

Agdal Gardens form a vast historic green space that has evolved over 8 centuries into a 450-hectare oasis with a large royal basin.

Features

• You move through parts of this 450-hectare landscape, with your expert guide explaining how the gardens developed over 8 centuries and how the large royal basin structures the space.
• During the guided tour of Agdal Gardens, one bottle of mineral water per participant is available so you can comfortably enjoy this outdoor site using the included transportation between areas.

Koutoubia

Koutoubia is the emblem of Marrakech, a 12th-century Almohad mosque recognized for its 77-meter minaret that dominates the city skyline.

Features

• From the vicinity of Koutoubia, your guide points out the 77-meter iconic minaret and shares context about this 12th-century Almohad landmark as you view it from the outside.
• The guided tour around the vicinity of Koutoubia is supported by your professional guide and transportation, which simplify moving between this stop and the rest of the itinerary.

Jamaâ el Fna Square

Jamaâ el Fna Square is considered the vibrant heart of the medina, functioning as a living open-air spectacle and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Features

• In Jamaâ el Fna Square, your guide helps you navigate the open-air spectacle, highlighting how the square operates as the lively center of the medina and explaining its UNESCO World Heritage status.
• Your time at Jamaâ el Fna Square is part of the continuous guided tour, with transportation included between this and other sites so you can focus on the experience rather than logistics.

Saadian Tombs

The Saadian Tombs are a refined royal necropolis, known for architecture that features Carrara marble, detailed stucco, and gilded cedar wood.

Features

• At the Saadian Tombs, your guide focuses on the royal necropolis and directs your attention to the Carrara marble, intricate stucco work, and gilded cedar wood that characterize the site.
• While entrance fees to the Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace are not included and cost 100 DHS each, the guided visit to the Saadian Tombs, along with transportation, is integrated into the overall tour route once tickets are purchased.