🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
- ✓Majorelle Gardens
- ✓Bahia Palace
- ✓Koutoubia Mosque
- ✓Medina (Old Town)
- ✓Ben Youssef Madrasa
- ✓Saadian Tombs
Also check attractions in other Morocco cities:
Marrakech
Marrakech
The Red City, Morocco's most iconic destination featuring the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, ancient palaces, and vibrant souks within medieval walls
🌐Other Cities in Morocco
Recommended Hotels in Marrakech
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★La Mamounia
- ★Riad Yasmine
- ★Royal Mansour Marrakech
- ★Equity Point Marrakech Hostel
- ★Les Jardins de la Medina
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Le Jardin
$$Moroccan fusion in garden setting
•Al Fassia
$$Traditional Moroccan, women-run
•Nomad
$$Modern Moroccan tapas
•Jemaa el-Fnaa Food Stalls
$Street food experience
•Dar Yacout
$$$Fine dining Moroccan
Also check restaurants in other Morocco cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- •Souk SemmarineTraditional Market
Main souk artery selling textiles, clothing, leather goods, and handicrafts. Starting point for exploring the maze of specialized souks. Intense haggling expected - start at 40% of asking price.
- •Ensemble ArtisanalFixed-Price Crafts
Government-run artisan cooperative with fixed prices for ceramics, carpets, woodwork, and metalwork. Useful for understanding fair prices before negotiating in souks. High quality guaranteed.
- •33 Rue MajorelleConcept Store
Curated boutique near Majorelle Garden selling stylish homewares, fashion, and art books. Fixed prices, air-conditioned respite from souk chaos. Owned by designer Serge Lutens.
- •Atelier MoroLeather Goods
High-end leather workshop creating bespoke bags, shoes, and accessories. Contemporary designs using traditional techniques. Custom orders welcome. Fair trade and quality assured.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Learn basic French or Arabic phrases - 'shukran' (thank you), 'b'slama' (goodbye). Moroccans appreciate effort and you'll get better treatment in souks.
- • Dress modestly to respect local culture, especially women. Cover shoulders and knees. Loose, breathable fabrics best for heat. Comfortable walking shoes essential for cobblestones.
- • Negotiate firmly but politely in souks. Start at 40-50% of asking price. Walk away if price doesn't drop - they'll often chase you with better offer. Don't buy first day until you know prices.
- • Avoid unofficial guides who approach you. They demand payment and take you to shops paying commission. Licensed guides have official badges. Or use GetYourGuide/Viator.
- • Riads lock doors at night - inform them if returning late. Many have curfews around midnight. Exchange phone numbers with riad staff for emergencies.
- • Carry small bills (20-50 MAD) for taxis, tips, and small purchases. Vendors often claim no change. ATMs widely available but notify bank before traveling.
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
March-May, September-November
💰Daily Budget
$30-70/day
👥Popular With
CouplesCulture SeekersFood LoversPhotographersShoppers
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-4 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+1
💬Local Language
Arabic, French, Berber
💱Currency
MAD (Moroccan Dirham)
📅Marrakech 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Medina & Jemaa el-Fnaa
🌅
Morning1h
Koutoubia Mosque & Gardens
💡 Start early to beat crowds and heat. Photograph the minaret from gardens. Non-Muslims cannot enter mosque but exterior is magnificent. Free to visit gardens.
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Morning3h
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Souk Exploration
💡 Navigate from Jemaa el-Fnaa through Souk Semmarine. Explore spice markets, metalwork souks, and textile vendors. Get lost intentionally but keep offline maps handy. Don't buy first day - just browse and learn prices.
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Afternoon2h
🎭
Bahia Palace
💡 Visit in afternoon when light illuminates courtyards beautifully. Audio guide recommended to understand palace history. Photography allowed. Escape heat in shaded corridors. Entry 70 MAD.
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Evening3h
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Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
💡 Arrive at sunset to watch transformation. Climb Café de France terrace for overhead views. Try food stalls #1, #14, #31 for grilled meats and tagines. Bargain hard for orange juice. Watch street performers but tip if you photograph.
💡Tips
- •Stay in medina riad for authentic atmosphere - Gueliz district is modern but soulless
- •Book riads/restaurants with rooftop terraces for escape from crowded streets
- •Thursday-Sunday are busiest - visit major sights early morning or late afternoon
- •Hire official guide for first day to orient yourself and learn negotiation tactics