Historical visit of Marrakech with originally Morocco DMC in Marrakech

Discovery of the Jemaa-el-fna square a significant example of the richness of performing arts in Morocco. World famous, this place has always been the focal point of visitors to the city of Marrakech. It is a space of spectacles and leisure which were chained until a late hour in the evening. The square continually attracts crowds of visitors from all over the world to watch performances by snake charmers, monkey trainers, storytellers, musicians and other popular artists. The intensity of these spectacular and original activities led to the inscription of this place by UNESCO in 2001 as World Oral Heritage, the first of its kind in the world.

Optional, Lunch in an authentic Riad in the heart of the Medina. A place with a history, this residence was the residence of the great fashion designer Pierre Balmain, after that of the secretary of Pacha Glaoui, and today it houses a table d'hôte where his chef proposes an inventive Moroccan cuisine of which he has the secret. All finesse and lightness, amazing creativity

Half day to discover the most famous imperial cities. MARRAKECH, glorious capital of the past, preserves in its stone, its colors and its life, the legacy bequeathed to it by its sovereigns.

Visit of the emblematic mosque of KOUTOUBIA (or the mosque of booksellers) - external visit. A true symbol of the city, this imposing Moorish tower is undoubtedly the most beautiful monument of the 12th century Almohad. Archaeological excavations have revealed the remains of a mosque juxtaposed with the one that still exists today but differently oriented. The construction of the Koutoubia began in the middle of the 12th century by the 1st ruler of the 3rd Berber dynasty that reigned in Morocco (AlmouiadAbdelmoumen). It was completed at the end of the 12th century by his grandson Yacoub Al Mansour. The Koutoubia is made of stone and an internal staircase accesses rooms covered with cupolas and at the top ...

The PALACE OF THE BAHIA (Or the palace of the beautiful): A palace that dates from around 1880, it has 150 rooms and its construction lasted 7 years. The palace is of one level, the ceilings are of an incredible decoration of delicacy ... the rooms are richly decorated, the gardens and the patios are particularly beautiful. Beautiful riad which is actually an assembly of old houses, bathed in light, and breathing calm ...

SAADIAN TOMBIES Where the imperial families rest. Dating from the time of the great sultan Ahmed El Mansour (1578-1603), these tombs were only discovered around 1917 and have since continued to impress the visitor with the beauty of their decoration, the simplicity of the garden and its atmosphere of meditation. The remains of the dignitaries of the Saadian dynasty, still considered today as the patron saints of the city, rest here ...

Optional: visit the Majorelle Gardens: Magnificent garden created by the painter Jacques Majorelle who lived in Marrakech from 1924. The Majorelle garden was bought and restored by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980. Cactus, bougainvillea, bamboo and plants of the five continents. Colorful and full of freshness, the Majorelle garden is full of poetry. The painter's studio, painted in a bright purple-blue ("Majorelle" blue), contrasts with the colors of the vegetation. It now houses a small museum.
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