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El Badi Palace

El Badi Palace: Our most recommended tours and activities

Marrakech: Bahia & Badi Palaces & Saadian Tombs Guided Tour

1. Marrakech: Bahia & Badi Palaces & Saadian Tombs Guided Tour

Take a guided walking tour of Marrakech to discover this medieval desert enclave's beautiful and spectacular treasures. Stroll through the old medina with a local guide. Benefit from fast access to the Bahia and Badii Palaces, then pay an optional visit to the Saadian Tombs. Begin your walking tour by passing the ruins of Sultan Ahmed El Mansour's 16th-century Grand Badi Palace. Catch a glimpse of the former affluence of this majestic city. Learn about how, at the height of its glory, the palace was considered the 8th wonder of the world. Then, continue your tour to the Bahia Palace, the jewel in the crown of Marrakech and a monument of breathtaking magnificence. Head inside to find out how it was constructed in the latter part of the 19th century and took the most skilled workers and artisans 6 years to complete. Finally, pay an optional visit to the Saadian Tombs, sealed for centuries until their rediscovery in 1917. Hear about how the tombs date back to the time of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur. See the 2 main mausoleums within the enclosure, consisting of 66 tombs with 100 more lying outside the gardens.

From Agadir: Marrakech Guided Tour with Local Markets Visit

2. From Agadir: Marrakech Guided Tour with Local Markets Visit

Depart Agadir or Taghazout early in the morning taking the highway Agadir to Marrakech. After a 3-hour drive with some rest stops on the way while crossing the High Atlas mountains, you'll arrive in Marrakech. Once you arrive in Marrakech, you will meet your local tour guide and begin a walking tour of the Medina (the old city of Marrakech). Start by stopping outside the historical walls of the Koutoubia Mosque and strolling thorugh the square of Jamaa El Fana. Have the option to purchase a ticket to the Bahia Palace. If you wish to visit the Bahia palace and Badii palace please skip or leave the group and tell your guide to set a meeting point with him for lunch (not included in the price). At the end of your local tour, you will have free time to walk through the streets of the souks (local market), haggle with the shop vendors, and find a good place to enjoy some local street food. After lunch, you’ll meet up with your driver, and begin the drive back to your hotel in Agadir with an expected arrival time of roughly between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

Marrakech: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

3. Marrakech: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

Eat your way through Marrakech's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items loved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour leaves every foodie satisfied. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics mix of dates and vegetable Tanjia, and taste them in their authentic, local flavor. Each tasting is typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food.  Visit El Badii Palace, Mellah fruit and vegetable market, and Koutoubia Mosque, plus other remarkable spots in between food stops and learn about their history and cultural relevance from your knowledgeable guide.

Agadir: Marrakech Guided Trip With a Licensed Local Guide

4. Agadir: Marrakech Guided Trip With a Licensed Local Guide

Depart Agadir or Taghazout early in the morning taking the highway Agadir to Marrakech. After a 3-hour drive with some rest stops on the way while crossing the High Atlas mountains, you'll arrive in Marrakech. Once you arrive in Marrakech, you will meet your local tour guide and begin a walking tour of the Medina (the old city of Marrakech). Start by stopping outside the historical walls of the Koutoubia Mosque and strolling thorugh the square of Jamaa El Fana. Have the option to purchase a ticket to the Bahia Palace. If you wish to visit the Bahia palace and Badii palace please skip or leave the group and tell your guide to set a meeting point with him for lunch (not included in the price). At the end of your local tour, you will have free time to walk through the streets of the souks (local market), haggle with the shop vendors, and find a good place to enjoy some local street food. After lunch, you’ll meet up with your driver, and begin the drive back to your hotel in Agadir with an expected arrival time of roughly between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

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What people are saying about El Badi Palace

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 212 reviews

This was the real thing! Walking through the Souks. Tasting different food, but also getting a lot of historical and cultural information. Our guide was so relaxed and informed. A great balance for a excellent excursion

Mo was an excellent guide and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Marrakech. An excellent afternoon.

Great tour - Hussein was very informative - excellent value for such an interesting tour

Really cool activity. The guide was super friendly and nice.

Great tour, informative guide and fascinating places.