This half-day guided tour covers three landmarks of the Marrakech Medina with a professional guide: the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace and El Badi Palace. It lasts about 4 hours and starts in front of Café Médina Rouge on Jemaa el-Fna square.

The walk begins at the Koutoubia, the city's best-known religious monument, where the guide explains its Almohad architecture and history. The visit is from outside only, as the interior is open to Muslims. Next comes Bahia Palace, about one hour among courtyards, gardens and decorated rooms from the 19th century, with stories of the viziers who lived there. The tour ends with an hour at El Badi Palace, the Saadian ruins with their vast courtyards and old pools.

• Times: you choose the start time when you book, and the team confirms it.
• Price: 250 MAD per person for the half-day guided tour (4 h). Children pay the adult price.
• Included: the professional guide, the guided visit of all three sites and the historical commentary.
• Not included: entrance fees, 100 MAD in total per person, paid on site; transport.

The tour suits all ages. Bookings are for at least 2 participants. Fridays can be busier, because monument entry is free for Moroccan citizens that day, and a visit from Monday to Thursday is the best way to see the local artisans at work.

Transport is not included, but a private van can be added when you book: 350 MAD per van, up to 7 people. Choose the date and the morning or afternoon tour in the form, and the local team confirms the slot with you. You pay on site on the day, and cancellation is free.

For another view of the city, try the side-car tour of the Medina and the Palm Grove.