Markets & crafts in Marrakech

Private full-day tour of Essaouira with a local guide and lunch

Arriving in the port city of Essaouira feels like taking a deep breath by the Atlantic. Inside its stone walls, life moves at a calm, relaxed pace. You hear gulls above you, see fishing boats moving gently in the harbour and listen to craftsmen working behind wooden doors. As local guide Youssef likes to say, “Essaouira has a rhythm of its own — once you feel it, you slow down without even noticing.” This is a place shaped by the sea, trade and creativity, where it's easy to lose track of time wandering streets that have barely changed in decades.With your local guide leading the way, you'll get to know the city beyond first impressions. You'll visit the busy port, the municipal market, the jewellers' quarter and the artisanal centre – each place helping you understand a different part of Essaouira's background. Your guide will share more insights along the way, bringing the medina's past and present to life.After lunch at a fish restaurant in the medina, the afternoon is yours to enjoy. You can browse small art galleries, watch artisans carving local thuya wood, or stop for a glass of mint tea at an argan cooperative, where you'll learn how the oil is made and how your visit supports local women and their families. By the time you leave, Essaouira won't feel just a destination you've seen, but a place you've genuinely spent time in.

Private guided city tour of Marrakesh with lunch

This tour of Marrakesh is designed to make sure you see as many of its major landmarks as the possible in just one day. You'll be picked up at your hotel, then it's off to the first stop, Koutoubia. This mosque is one of the biggest and prettiest Islamic temples in the western world. From here, you'll make your way to Bahia Palace, a 19th-century landmark that's known for its two acres of finely preened gardens and colourful tilework.Next up is Marrakesh's medina, AKA the heart of the city. This mish-mash of markets – known locally as souks – has bagged UNESCO World Heritage Site status. You'll kick things off here with a visit to the artisan quarter, which includes a stop at a Berber pharmacy where you'll learn all about some of Morocco's natural herbs and oils. You'll have lunch somewhere in the medina, as well, before carrying on around the medina. There's an optional shopping stop here, too, if you want to stock up on souvenirs.Last but not least, you'll head over to Jemaa el Fna, a city plaza that's so impressive UNESCO has given it their seal of approval since 2001. You'll stop at a café for a drink and a pastry before checking out the public square and its lively atmosphere – it's a hub of street performers, musicians and market stalls.

Marrakech Medina & Souks Private Tour

Marrakech can only be described as a scene out of Scheherazade's ‘One Thousand and One Nights'. Narrow alleyways hiding blissful Arabic-style gardens and sprawling spice-scented souks will immerse you in the city's captivating spirit. You'll visit top sights such as Jemaa el-Fnaa and the Medina.Spend the afternoon on a private guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Medina. Its eye-catching bazaars, streaming food carts and street merchants shouting to invite you into their stalls make the atmosphere truly electric. Every corner holds a different sight, sound and aroma. The more you explore, the more you'll feel like a local. Head over to Marrakech's bustling heart, Jemaa el-Fnaa. The square is a space for fruit and spice vendors selling their fresh produce and street performers who spend the day entertaining both locals and travellers alike. Finish off your Arabian adventure on a terrace cafe where you can sit down, relax and sip a refreshing drink as you enjoy a bird's-eye view of the square.

Cultural Bike Tour of Marrakech with Local Guide

Join your guide on this cultural immersion cycling tour of Marrakech. Pedalling through different neighbourhoods with a local is a unique way to discover Marrakech and get to know its highlights, both old and new. You'll pass by some of the city's most famous landmarks, such as the Koutoubia Mosque, the Kasbah, and the Agdal gardens - all introduced with the benefit of local insight.But the real highlight of this experience is visiting parts of the city that are not included in most tours. First, we'll cycle through the historic Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, all narrow streets and traditional architecture. Next, we'll move on to Gueliz, which features a more modern vibe with its cafes and shops.Along the way, we'll make stops at a public bakery where locals buy bread, a ‘hammam' – traditional Moroccan bathhouse, and a typical café where you can try some juice and local sweets. To round off, we'll visit the enormous second-hand market followed by the Zaouia de Sidi Bel Abbès, the resting place of one of the seven Saints of Marrakech.

Marrakech medina and souks tour

Walking through Marrakech can only be described as a scene out of Scheherazade's ‘One Thousand and One Nights'. Spice-scented souks and tightly packed alleyways hiding blissful Arabian-style gardens and riads will immerse you in the city's captivating spirit. You'll visit top sights such as Jemaa el-Fnaa and the Medina.Kick off your afternoon in style with a guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Medina. Its streaming food carts, eye-catching bazaars and street merchants shouting to invite you into their stalls make the atmosphere truly electric. Every corner holds a different aroma, sight and sound, and the more you explore, the more you'll feel like a local. Head over to Jemaa el-Fnaa, the life and soul of Marrakech. Watch fruit and spice vendors selling their fresh produce and street performers entertain both locals and travellers alike. Finish off your arabesque adventure on a terrace cafe where you can sit down, relax and sip a refreshing drink as you get a bird's-eye view of the square.

Discover Marrakech City Tour

Marrakech is a city of intrigue, spice-scented souks, and exotic charm that holds thousands of layers of history. This day tour includes highlights such as the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Medina and fondouks allows you to scratch the surface and peel back the layers of this ochre-coloured city.You'll start at the Koutoubia Mosque and minaret, one of the largest in the western Muslim world. We'll head on over to the Bahia Palace and a local historical museum, before pressing through the labyrinth of the Medina's artisan area. Watch local cooperatives at work and browse traditionally-made handicrafts, after which we'll sit down for lunch in one of its famed riads.Then we'll dip into the Marrakech souks and fondouks where bright colours and oriental smells line the street. As part of this tour, we offer a shopping stop, where you can indulge in the city's vibrant shopping scene. This is an optional stop and can be customized to your preferences. We'll round off the tour at the buzzing Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the life and soul of the city.

Private Day Trip to the Coastal Towns of Oualidia and Safi

Explore some of the best coastal destinations in Morocco during this private day trip to Oualidia and Safi from Marrakech.

Private High Atlas Mountains and Ait Benhaddou Kasbah 4x4 dventure

You're in for a real treat on this private 4x4 tour that shows off the very best of the High Atlas Mountains. You'll start by winding your way through tiny Berber villages and mountain scenery, stopping in Taddart for a quick break before climbing higher into the peaks. There's also a stop at Tizi n'Tichka, where the views stretch across the valley. Hassan, one of our local guides, says, “from up here you can trace the old caravan route that helped shape Marrakech. It's a reminder of why these landscapes are so unique to Morocco – you won't find anything like them in Europe.” From there, you'll carry on towards the village of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco's most iconic kasbahs. Before exploring, you'll tuck into lunch right in front of the fortress, with views you might recognise from films like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. After eating, your guide will lead you through the maze of earthen alleys, sharing stories of the families who once lived there – and the ones who still do. It's very much a living village, and your entrance fee helps to support the small community that continues to call Ait Benhaddou home. If you're up for it, you can even walk all the way to the top for desert views over the plains. Once you've soaked up the atmosphere, it's time to head back towards Marrakech, retracing the mountain pass and enjoying the scenery from a fresh angle. By the time you're dropped back at your hotel, you'll have had a day packed with off-road adventure, kasbah exploring and big Atlas-range panoramas.