Medina and Souks Private Walking Tour

Be escorted by a private guide while shopping amongst the vibrant souks of Marrakech. Visit authentic local shops and see how the artisans work.

Meet your private guide in front of Café de France, in the main square. Follow your guide to the stores that best suit your interests. Explore the hidden gems of the souks and the winding streets of the medina district.

Wander through local souks selling vegetables, fruits, and baked goods. Shop for ethnic Berber jewelry, ceramics, caftans, leather bags, teapots, and lanterns. Visit an artisanal complex with a wide range of specialty goods for sale including carpets and rugs from different Berber tribes. See the artisans working, and interact with them to learn more about their crafting techniques.

Visit a herbalist and learn about different spices used for cooking and alternative medicine. Finally, enjoy a rooftop terrace view and have a cup of local tea with your guide.

See the medina with a local guide

The souks of Marrakech are a maze — thousands of stalls spread through covered alleys where it is easy to get lost. On this private walking tour a local guide leads you straight to the parts worth seeing and explains what you are looking at, from the craft you are watching being made to the price you should expect to pay.

What you will see

The specialised souks — separate lanes for leather, lanterns, carpets, slippers, spices and metalwork.
Rahba Kedima — the old spice and apothecary square.
Artisans at work — dyers, coppersmiths and woodturners in their tiny workshops.
Hidden corners — quiet courtyards, fondouks (old caravan inns) and viewpoints away from the crowds.

Good to know

You meet your guide by the Café de France on Jemaa el-Fna square and set the pace together — the tour can lean towards culture, photography or shopping, with no pressure to buy. Comfortable shoes are enough; the medina is flat but busy. New to the square first? Read our complete Jemaa el-Fna guide.