Morocco · HISTORICAL TOURS
The good historical tours fill up weeks out and the best ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Explore Marrakech’s souks, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and Jemaa el-Fna with a local guide in three hours.
“Thanks a ton to Abdul - gave us a great tour of the city with a lot of key information about the sites!”
Explore Fez’s Old Medina with a local guide, visiting madrasas, tanneries, markets, food stalls, and artisan workshops for $22.
“The tour was far beyond our expectations. We had the best time walking around the city and learning about its life from within, had some local street food and made friends with the amazing people we met on the way. Instead of four hours we walked around for almost seven hours straight and would’ve walked more :) All of this is thanks to the most amazing guide Abdul, who is such a kindhearted and caring person! He extensively explained all the parts of the daily life of the local people, their crafts, markets and traditions. The tour was extremely fun, educational and we also bought some great souvenirs on the…”
Explore Marrakech’s medina, Koutoubia Mosque, Bab Agnaou, and Bahia Palace on a 3-hour small-group walking tour with a local guide.
“Our fantastic tour guide Youssef showed us some great monuments and told us lots about Marrakech, including about local customs and daily life. We told him we were particularly interested in crafts and artisans and he tailored the tour to uRead more”
Review of a budget day trip from Fez to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes, with practical advice on guides, timing, transport, and value.
“Viaggio molto interessante, la nostra guida, Otman è stata molto gentile e disponibile. Lo consiglierei.”
Explore Fes Medina for three hours with a local guide, from Bab Bou Jeloud and madrasas to Chouara Tannery, for $15.
“giro di 3 ore per la medina di Fes, se non avessimo preso la guida tante attrazioni non saremmo riusciti a vederle da soli perché spesso "nascoste" tra i mille vicoli. guida preparata e gentile. per il giorno scelto il tour era previsto solo in inglese.”
Explore Marrakech’s medina with a local guide, visiting Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, souks, and Jemaa el-Fnaa.
“We had a good time with Mo. He picked us up on time at the communicated spot and we started our tour. 3hrs later we had seen a lot of the Medina and other interesting places. Mo is knowledgeable and can tell you many interesting facts and background about Marrakech. He will also adapt his tour to your interests. Thank you 🙏🏻”
Explore Marrakech with a local guide, visit historic monuments, browse a market, and learn about Moroccan herbs on this flexible 3-hour tour.
“Our guide Abdel was amazing! Spent an extra hour and a half with us and we quickly became friends. Great tour by a great guide.”
Explore Fez el-Bali with a private Spanish-speaking guide, from Chouwara Tannery and Attarine Medersa to souks and hidden lanes.
“This is as best you will find in Fes. The usual hostage situation with the tannery store, buy a keychain so you can get home. It is no fault if the guides. Great to have this beautiful day. Safe for solo female travellers, too. Guide wasn't invasive as I've run into a lot here.”
Pick a medina, a mountain road or a stretch of dune.
