Jemaa el-FnaaAttraction
Jemaa el-Fnaa
The main square of the medina, busy by day and crowded with food stalls and performers at night.
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Photo: Boris Macek, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
AirportsMarrakech Menara (RAK)
Getting aroundOn foot in the medina, taxis elsewhere
CurrencyMoroccan dirham (MAD)
Best monthsMarch to May, September to November
Marrakech in brief
Marrakech turns around its medina, the old walled city of souks, palaces and courtyard houses. At its heart is Jemaa el-Fnaa, the great square that fills with food stalls and musicians at dusk.
Most visitors stay in a riad, a traditional house built around a courtyard. Outside the walls, the new town of Gueliz has wide streets, restaurants and the Majorelle Garden.
The Atlas Mountains rise an hour to the south, and the stony Agafay Desert lies close by. Both make easy day trips.
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Koutoubia MosqueAttraction
Koutoubia Mosque
The twelfth-century mosque whose minaret is the city’s landmark. Non-Muslims may not enter, but the gardens are open.
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Bahia PalaceAttraction
Bahia Palace
A nineteenth-century palace of courtyards, gardens and painted cedar ceilings.
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Majorelle GardenAttraction
Majorelle Garden
A garden of cactus and palms around a cobalt-blue villa, once owned by Yves Saint Laurent. Entry is by timed ticket.
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Ben Youssef MadrasaAttraction
Ben Youssef Madrasa
A former Islamic college with a courtyard of carved cedar, stucco and tilework.
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Saadian TombsAttraction
Saadian Tombs
Richly decorated royal tombs from the sixteenth century, rediscovered in 1917.
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Photo: Jemaa el-Fnaa — Herokk (CC BY-SA 4.0); Koutoubia Mosque — Jerzy Strzelecki (CC BY 3.0); Bahia Palace — Lionel Leo (CC BY-SA 3.0); Majorelle Garden — Alexander Leisser (CC BY-SA 4.0); Ben Youssef Madrasa — Marco Almbauer (CC BY-SA 4.0); Saadian Tombs — mwanasimba from La Réunion (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikimedia Commons
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Airport transfer from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)A pre-booked car from arrivals to your hotel, or to the nearest gate if you stay in the medina. Alternatives are the airport bus or a taxi.
Trains and coaches from MarrakechTrains reach Casablanca in under three hours. Coaches run to Essaouira in about three hours and to Agadir.
Car rentalNot for the city, where the medina is closed to cars. Useful for the Atlas valleys and the coast.
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Where to stay
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1
Medina
The old city, where you stay in a riad among the souks. Cars cannot reach most doors.
2
Kasbah
The quieter southern part of the medina, near the Saadian Tombs and the royal palace.
3
Gueliz
The modern town, with cafés, shops and restaurants. Easy for taxis.
4
Palmeraie
A palm grove outside the city, with resort hotels and pools.
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Marrakech day by day
- Day 1: Palaces and the squareThe Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs in the morning, the Koutoubia gardens, then Jemaa el-Fnaa at dusk.
- Day 2: The souks and MajorelleThe Ben Youssef Madrasa and the souks in the morning, the Majorelle Garden at your booked time, then dinner in Gueliz.
- Day 3: The mountainsA day trip into the Atlas Mountains, with lunch in a Berber village.
- With a fourth dayTake a day trip to Essaouira, or spend an evening in the Agafay Desert.
Local tips
- Bargaining is expected in the souks. Stay friendly, and walk away if the price does not suit you.
- People who offer to show you the way often expect payment. Decline politely if you do not want a guide.
- Ask the taxi driver to use the meter, or agree the fare before you get in.
- Dress modestly in the medina, with shoulders and knees covered.
- Ask before you photograph people. Performers in the square expect a tip.
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Marrakech is best in spring and autumn, and 3 days covers the medina and main sights. Airport transfer to the old city takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Marrakech?
March to May and September to November are warm and pleasant. Summer passes forty degrees, and winter has sunny days and cold nights.
How many days do I need in Marrakech?
Two to three days cover the city. Add a day for the Atlas Mountains or the coast.
Should I book the Majorelle Garden ahead?
Yes. Tickets are sold online for a set time, and mornings are the quietest.
How do I get from the airport to the centre?
From the airport, the airport bus runs to Jemaa el-Fnaa, and taxis wait outside arrivals. Many riads arrange a transfer and meet you at the edge of the medina, where cars cannot enter.
Can I pay by card in Marrakech?
Hotels, riads and larger restaurants take cards. The souks, taxis and small cafés need cash in dirhams, which you can draw from cash machines in the city.