See some of the most impressive sights in Marrakech with this tour through the grand history and architecture of this Moroccan imperial city. Get a look at the medieval mosques, palaces, and tombs that point to the city's role as a historic center of power.

After a convenient pickup from your hotel, the tour brings you to Koutoubia Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the western Muslim world. Admire its 225-foot-tall (68-m) minaret before you move on to El Bahia Palace, built in the late 19th century with an arrangement of luxury apartments opening to inner courtyards.

Visit the Saâdian Tombs, originally built to house the tombs of the 16th-century sultan Ahmad al-Mansur, for a look at their delicate decorations and pure architectural lines. At the base of the Atlas Mountains, you can see the Menara Gardens, 250 acres (100 ha) filled with olive trees surrounding a large central lake that dates back to the 12th century, and admire the breathtaking sight under the snow-covered peaks.