Best of · OLD TOWN AND HISTORIC CENTRE WALKS IN MOROCCO
Every trip has one free day too few. These 5 old town and historic centre walks in Morocco justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with the rest of it.
Walk Marrakech’s old city with a licensed guide such as Abdul, Ahmed, or Rashid. See Koutoubia Mosque, Bab Agnaou, the Kasbah, Saadian Tombs, Mellah, Bahia Palace, and artisan souks. Choose a shared or private tour, with hotel pickup available on selected private van bookings.
“It was such a lovely tour, very informative and places we went to were amazing! Highly recommend!”
Meet your guide at Bab Guisa for a four-hour walk through Fez’s Medina. Expect Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas, traditional tanneries, artisan workshops, Moroccan food, and time in the souks. Abdul often leads the walk, with English, French, and Spanish available.
“Abdul was so amazing, we had a great tour and a real experience of the life of Fez (not just the medina!). We have already recommended him to someone else. It was such a delight and so interesting to accompany Abdul around his city.”
Start at Rick’s Café, then walk through the old medina, visit Sqala Tower, Mohammed V Square, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Habous Quarter, and Bennis Pastry House. English-speaking guides such as Mohammed, Aafif, and Hicham lead the route, with taxis, tea, pastries, olives, and Hassan II Mosque views included.
“Lovely trip around town, it was just me, so basically got a privat tour and Hicham helped me extra after the tour ended to secure I got what I needed, guided me to a restaurant and went to my next spot safely. 10 out of 10”
Spend three hours with a live English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide in Fez’s maze-like medina. See Chouara Tannery, Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas, Nejjarine Museum, Moulay Idriss II Mausoleum, and the Blue Gate. Guide Touefek is among the named guides.
“Una buena forma de conocer los rincones escondidos y las formas de trabajo de la Medina a manos de un guía local cercano y agradable”
Explore Fez el-Bali on a private three-to-five-hour walking tour with an official Spanish-speaking guide. Meet at Bab Bou Jeloud and follow the medina’s lanes to Seffarine Square, Chouwara Tannery, Al Karaouine Mosque, Attarine Medersa, souks, and historic quarters. The route can be adjusted to your interests.
“Farida was our guide for this tour. She was extremely knowledgable and clear with her descriptions of the sites She went out of her way to accommodate our requests. including hiring a car to see some sites outside the city. And - she was patient while we did our shopping. Delightful day, would recommend 100%! Thank you Farida!”
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