Bahia & Badii Palaces & Saadian Tombs Skip-the-Line Tour
ID: GYG348061-622871
Category:
Country: Morocco
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a guided walking tour through the medina of Marrakech to the Bahia Palace where you can enter with skip-the-line tickets. See the ruins of Sultan Ahmed El Mansour's 16th-century Grand al Badi Palace and pay an optional visit to the Saadian tombs.
Discover the enchanting and spectacular treasures of this medieval desert enclave on a guided walking tour. Stroll through the old Marrakech medina with an expert local guide as you discover an array of hidden gems along the way. Benefit from skip-the-line access to both the Bahia & 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. Enter the monument with skip-the-line admission. As you explore inside, 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 which were sealed up for centuries until they were rediscovered in 1917. Hear about how the tombs date back to the time of the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur. See the 2 main mausoleums within the enclosure, consisting of 66 tombs with 100 more which lie outside in the gardens.
Highlights
- Skip the crowds and avoid long ticket lines
- Visit major monuments of the city on one short tour
- Pick up insights into the city’s history and architecture from your local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All required protective equipment is provided
In front of Hôtel Restaurant Café de France, jamaa el-fnna، Rue des Banques, Marrakech 40000, Morocco.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
