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The Full day visit to Marrakech includes sightseeing and historical monuments. basically to get to know its historical and cultural background. parts of this trip is going to be done by walking passing by the streets of the Old town of marrakech (the medina).
Today it's going to be dedicated to explore the capital of palms and the jewel of the south, Marrakech. So in the morning you will go and stop by the greatest landmark, that can be seen from kilometers away, Koutoubia mosque that was built back in the 12th century by a dynasty from berber people who lived in the high atlas mountains near by the city itself called Almohads. Then you transfer to one of the beautiful places in Marrakech and Morocco, which is Bahia Palace. This palace is an architectural masterpiece of the Alaouid dynasty that was created in the 19th century. Every corner of this distinctive monument fragrances with love stories that you will discover. Once you are done with this experience in the palace you will have a break from monuments to go and see a berber pharmacie that has plenty of spices and herbs of different shapes and colors and Argan Oil. Later on you will go to have lunch and after lunch you will go back to the old medina to continue your exploration with your guide. passing by the souks of the old medina and its vibrant streets. you will stop by the secret garden. It's a beautiful, calm garden in the middle of the old medina. It offers you a nice stop to wander around its exotic trees and flowing water. You can have a sip of Moroccan tea or coffee as you like there (on your own expenses). the continue to Medrasa ben youssef its another architectural masterpiece in the heart of the medina used to be a dorm for students who sought knowledge in the past. Then you shall cut your way to the big square of jemaa el Fenaa through the souks and the vibrant streets that offer plenty of different handicrafts. End the visit by having some free time to explore the big square of Jemaa el Fena.
