Marrakech in One Day: Private Guide, Majorelle, Palaces & Souks
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- Full day
- Start
- Marrakech (pick-up at your hotel or riad)
- End
- Marrakech
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Arabic
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best time
- March–May and October–November; summer is hot (often above 38 °C).
- Vehicle
- Air-conditioned 4x4, minivan or minibus by group size
About the Marrakech private city tour
Marrakech is wonderful and overwhelming in equal measure. This private city tour gives you a driver for the far-apart sights and an official guide for the medina, so you see the highlights in one relaxed day without getting lost, hassled or overcharged.
We start early at the Majorelle Garden, the cobalt-blue garden restored by Yves Saint Laurent, before the queues. Then the Koutoubia mosque and its 12th-century minaret, the Saadian Tombs, the painted ceilings of the Bahia Palace, and on foot through the Mellah, the spice square and the souks to the Ben Youssef Madrasa. The day ends at Jemaa el-Fna as the food stalls light up.
Your guide adapts the route to your interests: architecture, food, shopping for rugs and ceramics with fair prices, or photography.
Highlights
- Majorelle Garden before the crowds
- Koutoubia mosque and gardens
- Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs
- Ben Youssef Madrasa
- Guided walk through the souks
- Jemaa el-Fna at sunset
Route map of the Marrakech private city tour
- 1Majorelle Garden
- 2Koutoubia
- 3Saadian Tombs
- 4Bahia Palace
- 5Ben Youssef Madrasa
- 6Souks
- 7Jemaa el-Fna
The Red City: lively souks, Jemaa el-Fna square, palace gardens and the gateway to the Atlas and the Agafay desert. All tours in Marrakech
Itinerary for the day
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08:30 Majorelle Garden
Visit the blue garden and, if you wish, the Berber Museum inside.
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10:30 Koutoubia & Saadian Tombs
Walk the Koutoubia gardens, then the richly decorated 16th-century Saadian royal tombs.
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12:00 Bahia Palace & the Mellah
Courtyards, cedar ceilings and zellige, then lunch in a riad restaurant.
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14:30 Souks & Ben Youssef Madrasa
The spice, leather and metal souks, the restored madrasa and a hidden fondouk.
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17:30 Jemaa el-Fna
Watch the square come alive from a rooftop café, then return to your riad.
Times and driving durations are approximate and can be adapted. It is a private tour, so you can change stops with your driver-guide.
Prices for the Marrakech private city tour
Your private tour, with prices per group size. All prices are in euros and include everything listed under “What’s included”.
| Travellers | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | €190 | €190 |
| 2 | €190 | €95 |
| 3 | €190 | €63 |
| 4 | €190 | €48 |
| 6 | €190 | €32 |
| 8 | €190 | €24 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
What's included
Included
- Private vehicle with driver for the day
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
- Bottled water
Not included
- Official medina guide (paid on site)
- Entrance fees to gardens, palaces and madrasa
- Lunch
- Tips
Good to know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
A light layer for the evening and a scarf for visiting religious sites.
Best time for this tour
March–May and October–November; summer is hot (often above 38 °C).
The tour runs every day of the year. Start dates are flexible.
Payment & cancellation
Pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card. Free cancellation with full refund up to 48 hours before the start.
Read the full policyFrequently asked questions
How much does the marrakech private city tour cost?
For 2 travellers the private day trip costs €95 per person (€190 in total), and for 4 travellers €48 per person. The price is for your own vehicle and driver, so it goes down as your group grows.
Do we need a guide in the Marrakech medina?
Not strictly, but an official guide saves time, explains the history and keeps unofficial “guides” away.
Are entrance fees included?
No. Majorelle, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs and Ben Youssef each charge a ticket paid on site.
Can we do a half-day tour?
Yes; the price is the same daily vehicle rate. Tell us the hours you prefer in the notes.
Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?
Partly. Gardens and palaces are mostly accessible; the souks have uneven ground. Tell us and we adapt the route.
How do I pay and when is my booking confirmed?
You pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card through PayPal’s secure checkout, and you receive a receipt by email. If online payment is not available, you can send a booking request instead: we confirm it and send you a secure payment link. After booking, and Fatima or our team contacts you on WhatsApp to arrange the pick-up. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
Are your tours private or shared?
All our tours are private: only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can you build a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a local travel designer will plan a tailor-made route across Morocco with clear, all-inclusive prices.
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