Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs Tour, Marrakech
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Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs Tour, Marrakech

Marrakech 3 hours From €22 per person Shared group, Mondays · next departure 2 Nov · Private any day from €90
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Duration

3 hours

Tour type

Shared group or private

Languages

French, Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian

Payment

Bank transfer, details sent by our team after booking

Overview

Free cancellation (24 h)

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Payment by bank transfer

No online payment: our team sends you the bank details after your booking

3 hours

Group departures at 10:00 and 14:00.

Licensed guide

In French, English, Spanish, Arabic or Italian.

Shared group or private

Shared group on Mondays (next departure 2 November 2026); private any day.

Shared group: minimum 10 travellers

Each Monday departure is confirmed 48 hours before it leaves. If fewer than 10 travellers have booked, we contact you and you choose: keep your place with a price adjustment that you approve first, move to another Monday, or get a full refund.

Ticket lines skipped

A wait may remain inside the Saadian Tombs.

Highlights

  • The Bab Agnaou gate and the way into the Kasbah
  • 40 minutes at the Saadian Tombs
  • The Mellah, the historic Jewish quarter, on foot
  • 45 minutes in the Bahia Palace's decorated rooms and gardens
  • The Koutoubia at the start, the medina lanes at the end
  • Small group from Café de France, or private from your riad

Itinerary

Main stopSecondary stop

  1. Pickup location:

    Café de France (group) or your medina riad (private)

  2. Koutoubia Mosque

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

    The starting point, seen from outside.

  3. Bab Agnaou

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)

    The gate leading into the Kasbah.

  4. Kasbah

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)

    A few lanes of the Kasbah quarter.

  5. Saadian Tombs

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (40 minutes)

    Extra fees

    100 MAD ticket; the busiest stop in high season.

  6. Mellah

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

    The historic Jewish quarter, on foot.

  7. Bahia Palace

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

    Extra fees

    100 MAD ticket; decorated rooms and gardens, some areas at times under works.

  8. Marrakech Medina

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (40 minutes)

    Back through the medina towards Jemaa el-Fna.

  9. Arrive back at:

    Ends at Café de France, Jemaa el-Fna square

For logistical and operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change.

Which Marrakech city tour suits you?

TourDurationVisitsFormatsPrice
Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs Tour, MarrakechThis tour3 hoursKoutoubia · Kasbah · Saadian Tombs · Mellah · Bahia Palace · MedinaShared group or privateFrom €22 Shared group, Mondays · next departure 2 Nov
Marrakech Street Food Tour by Night2.5-3 hoursJemaa el-Fna · Souks · Medina · KoutoubiaShared group or privateFrom €42 Shared group, Mondays · next departure 2 Nov
Marrakech Medina Walking Tour: Ben Youssef Madrasa & Secret Garden3 hours (short walk) or 3.5-4 hoursKoutoubia · Ben Youssef Madrasa · Souks · Secret Garden · Jemaa el-FnaShared group or privateFrom €22 Shared group, Mondays · next departure 2 Nov
Marrakech Tour for Families: Guided Medina Walk5 hoursMedina · SouksShared group or privateFrom €38 Shared group, Mondays · next departure 2 Nov
Marrakech: 2-Day Private Shopping and Sightseeing Tour2 daysKoutoubia · Bahia Palace · Mellah · Ben Youssef Madrasa · Secret Garden · Jemaa el-Fna · SouksPrivate onlyFrom €143

What's included in the price?

Included

  • Licensed local guide for the three hours
  • Small group or private, as booked
  • Private option: we meet you at your medina riad
  • Priority at the ticket desks of both monuments
  • Time to wander inside each monument
  • The day before, a WhatsApp note with your guide's name and where to meet

Not included

  • Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs tickets: 100 MAD each per adult, in cash
  • Transport
  • Tips (optional)

Our team on this tour

Abdellah

Licensed Tour Guide

Languages:
French, Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian

Abdellah is a licensed tour guide at Welcome to Morocco and guides every one of our tours. He guides in French, Arabic, English, Spanish and Italian. Mikel, who travelled in a mixed group with Spanish and American students, wrote on Trustpilot that “he did a fantastic job of speaking in English/Spanish explaining the cultural history of his beautiful country”. He also writes the travel guides on our blog.

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Mohssin

Driver

Mohssin is the driver at Welcome to Morocco and drives every one of our tours. After a private tour to Asilah in May 2025, Mark, a traveller from the US, wrote on Trustpilot: “The Mercedes van was very clean with water and our driver Mohssin was very good in all levels of traffic.”

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What should you know before you go?

Meeting point

Group: Café de France, Jemaa el-Fna square. Private: your riad in the medina, or Café de France.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts, with a full refund to your payment method, unless a different condition is stated before you pay (for example non-refundable hotel, camp or ticket costs). No refund within 24 hours of the start or for no-shows. Payment is made by bank transfer, to the account our team sends you after booking. Details: cancellation and refund policy.

Cancellation & refund policy

What to pack

  • • Walking shoes for the Kasbah and Mellah lanes
  • • Sunglasses and a hat
  • • Water
  • • Cash in dirhams for the two tickets

Good to know

Accessibility

Not suitable for wheelchair users. If someone in your group has reduced mobility, contact us before booking.

Languages

French, Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to buy monument tickets separately?

Yes. The Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs each cost 100 MAD per adult (50 MAD for ages 7 to 13), paid in cash at the entrance.

Does skip-the-line cover the Saadian Tombs queue?

It takes you past the ticket office. Inside, a wait can remain in high season, especially at the Saadian Tombs.

Where does the tour start and finish?

Groups start at Café de France on Jemaa el-Fna, at 10:00 or 14:00, and finish there. Private tours can start at 09:00 from your riad in the medina.

Is the Bahia Palace fully open?

It is open, but some parts may be under renovation on the day you visit.

Customer reviews

Trustpilot: 4.6/5 from 21 reviews, checked on 30 September 2026

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