Marrakech Medina Private Tour with Bahia Palace & Ben Youssef
Overview
Dive into Marrakech’s medina on a private tour. Learn about palace life at Bahia Palace, see traditional bread‑making, understand tanjia cooking, and explore the rich history of Medersa Ben Youssef.
What's Included
- Learn how tanjia is cooked at a neighbourhood hammam using the furnace heat
- Experience a traditional medina bakery and taste fresh, locally baked bread
- Visit Bahia Palace with included entry to its courtyards and historic rooms
- Visit Medersa Ben Youssef with included entrance to this historic Saadian madrasa
- Walk through the souks and Djemaa El‑Fna as your guide helps you navigate the medina
- Explore the medina with a knowledgeable local guide who leads your private tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food and drinks
Meeting Location
J2G7+G2G jamaa el-fnna، Rue des Banques
مراكش 40000, Morocco
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Jemaa el-Fnaa
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bahia Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Original Marrakech
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Medersa Ben Youssef
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Are the stops on this tour local and community‑based? Every stop is 100% local, ensuring the community directly benefits from your visit.
- Is Jemaa el‑Fna Square included in the tour? The tour includes a visit to the culturally significant Jemaa el‑Fna Square, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Are entrance fees included? Entrance to Bahia Palace and Medersa Ben Youssef is included, helping support the maintenance and preservation of these important landmarks.
- Is the tour suitable for children? This is a child‑friendly tour, and children under 6 years old may join free of charge.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6057MARRAKECH
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00).
- Learn how tanjia is cooked at a neighbourhood hammam using the furnace heat.
- Experience a traditional medina bakery and taste fresh, locally baked bread.
- Visit Bahia Palace with included entry to its courtyards and historic rooms.
- Visit Medersa Ben Youssef with included entrance to this historic Saadian madrasa.
- Walk through the souks and Djemaa El‑Fna as your guide helps you navigate the medina.
- Explore the medina with a knowledgeable local guide who leads your private tour.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Additional food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Marrakech Medina Private Tour with Bahia Palace & Ben Youssef is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Marrakech Medina Private Tour with Bahia Palace & Ben Youssef will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Learn how tanjia is cooked at a neighbourhood hammam using the furnace heat
- Experience a traditional medina bakery and taste fresh, locally baked bread
- Visit Bahia Palace with included entry to its courtyards and historic rooms
- Visit Medersa Ben Youssef with included entrance to this historic Saadian madrasa
- Walk through the souks and Djemaa El‑Fna as your guide helps you navigate the medina
- Explore the medina with a knowledgeable local guide who leads your private tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Are the stops on this tour local and community‑based? Every stop is 100% local, ensuring the community directly benefits from your visit.
- Is Jemaa el‑Fna Square included in the tour? The tour includes a visit to the culturally significant Jemaa el‑Fna Square, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Are entrance fees included? Entrance to Bahia Palace and Medersa Ben Youssef is included, helping support the maintenance and preservation of these important landmarks.
- Is the tour suitable for children? This is a child‑friendly tour, and children under 6 years old may join free of charge.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
