Things To Do
Marrakech Medina
This is the old walled city of Marrakech - built in 1122! It’s the main tourist section of the city and a lot of the other suggestions on this list will be found within the Medina.
Jemaa el-Fnaa — The Night Market
This is Marrakech’s main tourist destination, a chaotic, bustling market full of everything: amazing food, music, spices, henna tattoos, and snake charmers. It can be overwhelming, so if you’re not into the hustle and bustle, try grabbing a mint tea at a rooftop café nearby! Open until 9pm.
Souks
Marrakech is known for its markets, known as Souks, that you’ll find in the Medina. During the day, over 3000 stalls sell everything from tagines and glassware to scarves and spices. The largest souk is Souk Semmarine, which has a lot of pottery and pastries and branches out to other souks from there for spices, textiles, and …everything. A lot of travelers sign up for guided tours through the souks by a local!
Ben Youssef Madrasa
A former Islamic college, and current historical site, with stunning architecture. Tiles! Mosaics! Archways!
Jardin Majorelle
An artist turned a house into a botanical garden!
Bahia Palace
“La Bahia (The Beautiful) is an 8000-sq-metre, floor-to-ceiling extravagance of intricate marquetry, plasterwork and zouak (painted wood), and certainly one of Marrakech's most eye-popping sights.” - Lonely Planet
Maison de la Photographie
Showcases Moroccan artists, and the rooftop café is also one of the highest in the Medina.
Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Yves Saint Laurent loved Marrakech...so they made a museum for him!
Riad Yima Tea Room
Great place for mint tea in the Medina!
Hammams
Morocco has tons of spas, called hammams. Your hotel/riad will likely have one!
Souk Cuisine Cooking Class!
Learn to cook Moroccan food with food purchased directly from the market!
Lunch at Amal
If you're exploring Gueliz, the modern French quarter of Marrakech, stop for lunch at the Amal Center — a restaurant and non profit that empowers disadvantaged women through restaurant training. The food is amazing, and they also hold cooking classes!