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Self-guided city exploration trail in Marrakesh

Name: Self-Guided City Exploration Trail in Marrakesh
Brand: Musement
SKU: a595d5b5-4ac6-4330-bc5d-4fa0f6eaa9c0
Price: 35 USD
Availability: InStock

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$35.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Dutch

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

During this interactive and fun discovery walk, you'll explore the kasbah of Marrakesh
You'll learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way
Along the route, you'll solve 11 location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop
This is an opportunity to see popular sights from a different angle and discover hidden local spots
You'll receive recommendations for local activities and bars or restaurants from the local creator

What to expect

Embark on an engaging journey of discovery as you navigate the labyrinthine streets of Marrakesh. This interactive experience involves solving 11 location-based riddles, taking you off the well-trodden path and unlocking intriguing insights into Marrakesh's history and amusing local anecdotes.

The adventure begins near the kasbah of Marrakesh, where you'll uncover monuments and hidden secrets. As you weave your way through the city's streets, cryptic clues will draw your attention to details often overlooked. Each stop presents a new challenge: keep your eyes open and mind alert, using your surroundings to find the correct answer.

This exploration not only offers a deeper understanding of this Moroccan city, its development, and the sultan's role in it, but also provides a fresh perspective on its main attractions. You'll delve into lesser-known facts that only locals are privy to, enhancing your appreciation of the city. By the end of this discovery trail, you'll have experienced Marrakesh from a truly distinctive viewpoint.

What's included

Private tour
Map
Digital guidebook

Where

417 Rue Bab Agnaou, Marrakesh, Morocco

Meeting point:

Start your activity at Zeitoun Café Kasbah. When you arrive, click on the link you’ve received from the local operator and start the self-guided discovery game. You can start and pause the trail anytime you want, and pick-up later to finish.

What to remember

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided city discovery experience. No guide will be waiting for you
You can play in a team of 1–5 people. You can share the link with the other team members. Only the team captain will enter the answers
After booking, you receive the play link to start the self-guided city game (sent by email from the local operator)
This trail is available in English and Dutch
You'll play on your browser. You need internet connection and a little data. No app download is needed
The link is valid for 90 days, starting on the date you booked the activity for
Discover the city at your own pace, take as many breaks as you like. You can pause the game whenever you like: once started, you have 15 days to finish
It is strongly recommended to play during daylight hours

Provider

Secret City Trails

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to before the experience begins.

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