Step into the creative heart of Marrakesh with your local guide Tahar Baba and discover the city’s living traditions of craftsmanship. This half-day tour takes you through the medina’s vibrant artisan quarters, where centuries-old skills are still practiced in bustling workshops and hidden corners.
From leather tanneries and metalworkers hammering brass, to wood carvers, weavers, and zellij tile artisans, you’ll witness the artistry that has shaped Moroccan culture for generations. Tahar will share fascinating stories about each craft, the families who keep these traditions alive, and the role of Marrakesh as a hub of Moroccan artistry.
Along the way, you’ll explore the colorful souks, where handmade treasures from carpets and lanterns to ceramics and spices bring the medina to life. This experience is not just a shopping trip, but a cultural journey that connects you with the soul of Marrakesh’s artisans.
Perfect for travelers seeking authenticity, this tour reveals the creativity, passion, and heritage of Morocco’s master craftsmen, guided by Tahar’s insider knowledge.
What’s included:
Excluded:
Day 1 – Arrival & Medina Exploration
Pick up from Marrakech airport or hotel.
Guided walking tour through the Medina’s winding alleys.
Visit the vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa square with its food stalls, snake charmers, and performers.
Dinner at a traditional Moroccan restaurant. Overnight stay in a riad.
Day 2 – Atlas Mountains Adventure
Breakfast at the riad.
Day trip to the Atlas Mountains. Stop in Berber villages and learn about local culture.
Scenic drive through valleys with views of waterfalls and terraced fields.
Optional short hike or mule ride.
Return to Marrakech in the evening.
Day 3 – Palaces, Gardens & Culture
Visit Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs.
Explore Majorelle Garden and Yves Saint Laurent Museum.
Lunch at a rooftop terrace overlooking the Medina.
Afternoon free for shopping in the souks (spices, carpets, crafts).
Evening hammam & spa experience.
Day 4 – Desert Excursion & Departure
Morning camel ride or quad biking in the Agafay Desert.
Picnic-style lunch in a desert camp.
Return to Marrakech.
Transfer to airport for departure.
Day 1 – Arrival & Medina Exploration
Pick up from Marrakech airport or hotel.
Guided walking tour through the Medina’s winding alleys.
Visit the vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa square with its food stalls, snake charmers, and performers.
Dinner at a traditional Moroccan restaurant. Overnight stay in a riad.
Day 2 – Atlas Mountains Adventure
Breakfast at the riad.
Day trip to the Atlas Mountains. Stop in Berber villages and learn about local culture.
Scenic drive through valleys with views of waterfalls and terraced fields.
Optional short hike or mule ride.
Return to Marrakech in the evening.
Day 3 – Palaces, Gardens & Culture
Visit Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs.
Explore Majorelle Garden and Yves Saint Laurent Museum.
Lunch at a rooftop terrace overlooking the Medina.
Afternoon free for shopping in the souks (spices, carpets, crafts).
Evening hammam & spa experience.
Day 4 – Desert Excursion & Departure
Morning camel ride or quad biking in the Agafay Desert.
Picnic-style lunch in a desert camp.
Return to Marrakech.
Transfer to airport for departure.
