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Morocco Marrakech travel guide
29 things to do in Marrakech, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Marrakech
- Koutoubia Mosque — mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Jemaa el-Fnaa — urban square and market in Marrakech and Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Majorelle Garden — art museum garden in Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Menara gardens — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 45 min)
- El Badi Palace — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Bab Agnaou — city gate of Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Almoravid Koubba — old water fountain in Marrakesh (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Bahia Palace — palace and museum in Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Saadian Tombs — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Agdal Gardens — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Al-Mansour Mosque — mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ibn Salah Mosque — mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Al-Shorafaa Mosque — Mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bab Doukkala Grand Mosque — Mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Dar Si Said Museum — museum in Morocco (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Slat Al Azama Synagogue — Synagogue in Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Shrob ou shouf fountain — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Church of the Saints Martyrs — Marrakech (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bab Dukkala — gate located northwest of the Medina of Marrakesh (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Bab Aghmat — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Bab Debbagh — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Al-Qita Mosque — mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Buraima Mosque — Mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Mouassine Museum — museum and historic house in Marrakesh, Morocco (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh — museum dedicated to the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Bab Ksiba — building in Morocco (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Dar el Bacha — historic house museum in Marrakech, Morocco (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Tiskiwin Museum (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Al Maaden Museum of Contemporary African Art — museum in Morocco (visit ≈ 120 min)
3-day Marrakech walking itinerary
Starting point: Medina / Jemaa el-Fna. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 6.1 km · 8,230 steps · 1 h 21 min on the way): Jemaa el-Fnaa → Almoravid Koubba → Majorelle Garden
- Day 2 (≈ 9.8 km · 13,250 steps · 2 h 11 min on the way): Menara gardens → Bab Agnaou
- Day 3 (≈ 3.8 km · 5,160 steps · 51 min on the way): El Badi Palace → Bahia Palace → Koutoubia Mosque
Hidden gems and overlooked spots in Marrakech
- Ben Youssef Madrasa — Grand 16th-century madrasa with zellij tilework, carved cedar and a courtyard pool. (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Le Jardin Secret — Restored palace garden with water channels, a calm retreat in the middle of the busy medina. (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Souks of Marrakesh — The medina's maze of souks selling rugs, leather, spices and metalwork; haggling is expected. (visit ≈ 120 min)
Where to stay in Marrakech
- Medina / Jemaa el-Fna: Riads and souks all around; the square comes alive at night.
- Kasbah: A calmer part of the medina near the Saadian Tombs.
- Gueliz: The modern city with cafés, restaurants and the train station nearby.
- Hivernage: Big hotels and nightlife; walkable to the medina.
Getting from the airport to Marrakech
- Marrakesh Menara (RAK): Airport bus 19 ≈ 25 min; taxi ≈ 15 min
Getting around
The medina is for walking only; small red taxis link it with Gueliz, ask for the meter.
Classic places to eat
- Café de France: A classic meeting spot with a terrace over the square.
- Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha: Pit-roasted lamb (mechoui) and tangia.
- Café des Épices: A rooftop café above the spice square.
- Al Fassia: Moroccan cooking run by women since 1987.
- Dar Yacout: A long set menu in a grand medina palace.
- Grand Café de la Poste: A colonial-era brasserie dating from 1925.
Romantic views
- Jardin Majorelle (Morning): A cobalt-blue villa and cactus garden.
- Menara Gardens (Sunset): A pool among olive groves with the Atlas Mountains behind.
- Koutoubia Gardens (Evening): A garden of roses and palms below the minaret.
- Jemaa el-Fna (Evening): Music, food stalls and crowds every evening.
Good to know before visiting Marrakech
- Fine: Insulting the King or the monarchy is a crime.
- Fine: Drones are banned and confiscated on arrival.
- Fine: Photographing military sites and royal palaces is prohibited.
- Fine: Alcohol is for licensed venues only; drinking in the street is banned.
- Warning: Same-sex relations and sex outside marriage are criminalised; check official travel advice.
- Warning: Ask before photographing people, especially women; performers in Jemaa el-Fna expect payment.
- Emergency: police 19, ambulance 15, fire 15
- Plugs: C/E, 220V
- Tap water: Prefer bottled water to tap.
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants and a few dirhams for small services.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Morocco, Wikivoyage — Morocco, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Marrakech travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Marrakech?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 3 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 4 days for the top 20 places within walking distance.
- What are the top things to do in Marrakech?
- Highlights: Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fnaa, Majorelle Garden, Menara gardens and El Badi Palace. The map has 29 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Marrakech?
- Medina / Jemaa el-Fna: Riads and souks all around; the square comes alive at night. Other options: Kasbah, Gueliz and Hivernage.
- How do you get from the airport to Marrakech city centre?
- Marrakesh Menara (RAK): Airport bus 19 ≈ 25 min; taxi ≈ 15 min
- How do you get around Marrakech?
- The medina is for walking only; small red taxis link it with Gueliz, ask for the meter.
- What is the emergency number in Marrakech?
- Emergency: police 19, ambulance 15, fire 15.
- Do you tip in Marrakech?
- About 10% in restaurants and a few dirhams for small services.
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