Marrakech · Half day
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E16 · Marrakech
Menara Gardens & Calèche Ride
A relaxed half day around the city by horse-drawn calèche: the ramparts and gates of the medina, the olive groves and pavilion of the Menara Gardens with the Atlas behind, and the palm-lined avenues of the Hivernage.
- Duration
- Half day
- Level
- Easy
The excursion
Marrakech at the Pace of a Horse
A relaxed half day around the city by horse-drawn calèche: the ramparts and gates of the medina, the olive groves and pavilion of the Menara Gardens with the Atlas behind, and the palm-lined avenues of the Hivernage.
- Calèche ride
- Gardens
- Ramparts
How the day runs
The excursion, step by step
- Start
Board the calèche
Pickup at the hotel and boarding the calèche, with a guide or a briefing for the driver on the route.
- Ride
Ramparts and gates
Along the medina walls, past Bab Agnaou and the other gates, with stops for photos.
- Gardens
The Menara
A walk in the olive groves to the pavilion and its basin, with mint tea nearby.
- End
The Hivernage
Back through the palm-lined avenues of the Hivernage to the hotel.
Included
- Calèche and driver
- Guide on request
- Hotel pickup and return
- Mint tea
Upgrades
- Add the Agdal Gardens
- Sunset departure
- Drop-off at Jemaa el-Fna
- Combine with the gardens half day (see E10)
What to bring
- Sun protection
- A layer for the evening in winter
Ideal guests
- Seniors and guests with limited mobility
- Couples
- Families with young children
Who sells it
- Travel agencies selling city stays
- Senior travel specialists
- Cruise and short-stay operators
For agencies
What you need to sell it
The details an agency needs before adding an excursion to its offer.
- Duration
- Half day
- Level
- Easy
- Group
- Private or small groups, 2 to 20
- Pickup
- Hotels in Marrakech; riads the vehicle cannot reach use the nearest agreed meeting point
- Guiding
- Available in English, French, Arabic, Italian, Spanish
- Carriages
- Licensed calèches, with the number of carriages confirmed for the group sizeVerification in progress
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, halal and allergies handled when known at booking
- Commercial terms
- B2B net rates; commission and terms by market
- Cancellation
- Stated clearly in every confirmation
- Branding
- White-label under your brand, subject to contract
- Suppliers
- Activity providers and camps confirmed per bookingVerification in progress
- Timings
- Confirmed per booking; drive times published only once loggedVerification in progress
What agencies ask
- How many guests per calèche?
- Usually up to four adults, or a family with young children. Larger groups ride in several carriages.
- Is there a lot of walking?
- Very little: a short, flat walk in the Menara Gardens, which guests can skip.
- Can a guide join?
- Yes. A licensed guide can ride along and tell the story of the city.
Sell Menara Gardens & Calèche Ride
Tell us your market, the season and typical group size. We send net rates and booking conditions.
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