Part of the fun is exploring and getting a bit lost. You really don't need a guide but is you want to learn some of the hidden treasures of the medina hire a guide for a morning.

Part of the fun is exploring and getting a bit lost. You really don't need a guide but is you want to learn some of the hidden treasures of the medina hire a guide for a morning.
we used a company called Complete Tours on our visit to Marrakech we had a giude called Mohammed he did exactly what the tour company rep said he would not do and that was to take us to shops he was going to get a kick back from,the tour was quite expencive but we would have been better going with...
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stroppy, just want to get you into shops where they get commission, when you say no thanks, they start to curse you !!! If you can, DON'T use
Impressive skillful work. It's a must to see! Beware of "faux guides"
For beginners I recommend a guided tour. The guide was reliable and easy. His explanations were very informative and helpful. After the tour I felt save and ready to do tours for myself.
I would highly recommend a guided tour of the Medina and souks early in your visit. If nothing else, it will give your the understanding of how things work, lay of the land, and confidence to try it on your own.
Our Riad organised this guide Youseff, he was informative, interesting and entertaining. we also stopped at the obligatory carpet shop but it was all good spirited, no hard sell.
After business meetings in Lisbon our group of 15 people spent a few days in Marrakesh. The first morning we met for the guided medina tour to get our bearings and do some shopping with a professional. Our guide was very knowledgable, patient, and attentive. Quite a feat of tour guide skill to keep 15 of us all together whilst...
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Definitely worth getting a reputable guide recommended by your hotel. Be careful as they take you to places where you may be tempted to buy - do they get commission??? possibly?
It was our first time visiting Morocco and we weren't brave enough to venture into the hustle and bustle on our own! I'm glad we didn't now!
I booked an all day Tour of Marrakech as well as a half day tour to the Atlas Mountains, both with Medina Tours. We had our own personal driver (Mohammed) and tour guide...
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