Marrakech
Marrakech is built around the Jemaa el-Fna square and a walled medina of souks, riads and courtyard palaces, with the Atlas visible on clear days. It is intense and commercial; a riad stay and an early start make it much more enjoyable. Day trips reach the Ourika valley and the Atlas foothills.
How long to stay
March to May and October to November.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Marrakech yet
Is Marrakech right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Marrakech is known for.
Great for
- Food
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Bahia Palace
Entrance MAD 70 · VerifiedMarrakech
A 19th-century palace of painted cedar ceilings, zellige tilework and shaded courtyards.
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Entrance MAD 50 · VerifiedMarrakech
A restored 16th-century Quranic school with a carved courtyard and student cells on two floors.
Jardin Majorelle
Entrance MAD 150 · VerifiedMarrakech
A cobalt-blue garden of cactus and bamboo created by Jacques Majorelle, with the Berber Museum on site; timed tickets required.
Jemaa el-Fna
Free entry · VerifiedMarrakech
The main square of the medina, a market by day and an open-air food and performance space at night.
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Popular activities
Atlas foothills day trip
Drive to the Ourika valley for waterfalls and Berber villages.
Hammam and scrub
Traditional steam bath with black soap and a gommage scrub.
Medina food tour
Evening walk through the food stalls, bakeries and mechoui pits.