2-Hour Night Walk

Secrets of the Medina: Discover Marrakech by Night

★ 4.88 / 5 91 reviews on GuruWalk

Free pay what you want

Run by an independent local guide on GuruWalk

Takes you to the guide's GuruWalk page, where a free place is reserved directly. Nothing is paid here, and the walk is free, pay what you want.

Duration: 2 hours
Language: English
Meeting point: White dome, Koutoubia square
Where it walks: Koutoubia
Guide: Abdellah
What it costs: Free, pay what you want

Overview

Secrets of the Medina: Discover Marrakech by Night is a free, pay what you want walking tour on GuruWalk, led by the guide Abdellah and run in English. It starts at the white dome on Koutoubia square and lasts about 2 hours. The walk heads into the Medina after dark, when the streets shift from daytime trade to evening life, and the first stop on the published route is the minaret of the Koutoubia.

Along the way the focus is on how Marrakchi people spend their evenings: the street food being cooked and sold, traditional dishes, and the customs, music and hospitality the guide talks through as the group moves. The GuruWalk page describes alleys where the guide points out history, craftsmanship and local life, plus stories and spots the guide keeps back for the night version of the walk. Food is watched and described, not provided: nothing is included in the booking, and anything you eat or drink you arrange yourself.

Because it is free to reserve and you pay the guide what you think the walk was worth at the end, it suits travellers who want a first evening orientation of the Medina with a local guide rather than a paid dinner or a fixed sightseeing circuit. The meeting point is easy to find next to the Koutoubia, and the guide says on GuruWalk's own page for this walk that late arrivals who send word will be waited for.

Itinerary

Stop	What Happens
Meet at the white dome	The group gathers at the white dome on Koutoubia square, where the guide waits wearing a name badge. The walk lasts approximately 2 hours.
Stop at the Koutoubia minaret	The first stop on the route is the minaret of the Koutoubia, the meeting point's landmark mosque tower seen after dark.
Wander the Medina alleys	The route continues into the mazes of the Medina, with the guide pointing out history, craftsmanship and local life along the way. The GuruWalk page shows only the first stop in detail and keeps the rest of the route for the walk itself.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the GuruWalk page are worth knowing before you set out.

Meeting the guide. The guide waits next to the white dome on Koutoubia square, wearing a badge with his name on it. If you are running late, the GuruWalk page asks you to send word and says he will hold the group for you.
Paying the guide. Booking is free and the walk is pay what you want: you hand the guide what you think the walk was worth at the end. No food, drink or entry fees are included, so budget separately for anything you buy along the way.
Language and pace. The tour runs in English and covers the Medina on foot for about 2 hours. Comfortable shoes make sense for an evening of walking through narrow streets.

“Amazing tour with funny Abdellah! Very small group which made everything more intimate and personalised, we went to places that otherwise we would not go and learned about the medina and its peoples culture. Thank you very much Abdellah”

João, GuruWalk review of 2-Hour Night Walk

Food along the route. Evening food culture is a theme of the walk, from street delicacies to traditional dishes, but tasting is on your own account. Bring some cash if you want to try what you see.
Route disclosure. The GuruWalk page states the route has 4 stops but only shows the first one, the Koutoubia minaret. Expect the remaining stops to be revealed on the walk rather than published in advance.
What to bring. The GuruWalk page does not set a what to bring list, so keep it simple: water if you want it, cash for the guide's payment at the end, and whatever you need for photos at night.

Common issues. The walk has no pickup: it starts at the white dome on Koutoubia square and you make your own way there. Nothing is included, so any food, drink or entrance fees you incur are extra and paid by you. GuruWalk's page shows only the first of the route's stops, so travellers who want a fully published itinerary in advance will not find one. No accessibility, cancellation or minimum-numbers policy is stated on GuruWalk's page for this walk.

Other Free Sights Nearby

Place	Free Or Ticketed	What Is Free	What You Still Pay For
Koutoubia Mosque (Exterior, Minaret and Gardens)	Free	The minaret, esplanade and Koutoubia Gardens are free to walk and view from outside, open to everyone.	The prayer hall is open to Muslims only. Non-Muslims cannot go inside, so there is no ticket to buy for the interior.

Know Before You Walk

How Much Does The Secrets Of The Medina Night Tour Cost?

Booking is free and the tour runs on a pay what you want basis: you pay the guide what you think the walk was worth at the end. There is no fixed price and no suggested amount, and you reserve your place on GuruWalk.

Is Any Food Or Drink Included?

No. The included list on the GuruWalk page is empty, so nothing is provided. Evening food culture is a talking point of the walk, but anything you choose to eat or drink in the Medina you arrange and pay for yourself.

Where Does The Tour Start And Is Pickup Included?

Pickup is not included. Everyone meets next to the white dome on Koutoubia square, where the guide waits with a name badge, and the walk ends in the Medina after roughly 2 hours.

What If I Am Running Late To The Meeting Point?

The guide's page says to inform him that you are coming. He states he will hold the group and wait for you, so send a message through GuruWalk as soon as you know you are delayed.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

The GuruWalk page does not state either way, so this site cannot confirm suitability. It is a 2 hour walk through the Medina's streets at night, which is worth weighing if you are travelling with young children or anyone who struggles on their feet. Questions about specific needs are best sent to the guide through the GuruWalk page before booking.

What Should I Bring On The Night Walk?

The GuruWalk page gives no what to bring list. Practically, you will want cash for what you pay the guide at the end and for any food you buy, comfortable shoes for walking, and nothing bulky, since the route runs through narrow evening streets.