Marrakech, Morocco Travel Guide

Koutoubia, souks and mint tea on a roof

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Why visit Marrakech

Marrakech’s medina hides behind 19 kilometres of red pisé wall, and every lane bends toward Jemaa el-Fnaa, where the food stalls fire up after dark. The Koutoubia minaret, 77 metres of it, is the city’s compass; a tagine and bread in the medina runs about 60 dirham. Jardin Majorelle charges 150 dirham to enter, and the Atlas foothills at Imlil are a 90-minute drive.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026 · Reviewed by the WhatWhereVacay editorial team

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Best time to visit Marrakech

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3 days in Marrakech: what to eat & see

D1 Day 1

Morning

Jemaa el-Fnaa & the Koutoubia Mosque gardens

Afternoon

Bahia Palace & the Saadian Tombs

Couscous →

Evening

Rooftop dinner above Jemaa el-Fnaa

Tagine →

D2 Day 2

Morning

Jardin Majorelle & the YSL Museum

Afternoon

Souk Semmarine & Ben Youssef Madrasa

Msemen →

Evening

Hammam, then dinner in a medina riad

Pastilla →

D3 Day 3

Morning

Menara Gardens & the Atlas view

Baghrir →

Afternoon

Day trip to the Ourika Valley

Zaalouk →

Evening

Gueliz new-town bars

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Eat your way through Marrakech

These are the dishes to hunt down in Marrakech — not just the country's greatest hits. Tap a dish to see where it's made best, then compare a stay in the same neighbourhood with your dates.