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Marrakesh, Marokko
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Most popular attractions in Marrakesh, Marokko
1. Jemaa el-Fna (Djemaa el-Fna)
Djemaa el-Fna
Iconic Marrakesh square alive with storytellers, food stalls and performers. Expect loud, colorful scenes, irresistible street food smells and nonstop photo moments.
2. Koutoubia Mosque (Mosquée Koutoubia)
Mosquée Koutoubia
An iconic 12th-century minaret anchoring Marrakech's medina. Stroll fragrant gardens and capture the minaret glowing at golden hour.
3. Bahia Palace (Palais de la Bahia)
Palais de la Bahia
Lavish 19th-century palace with stunning wood carvings and zellij tilework makes for a peaceful escape. Explore sunlit courtyards, ornate rooms and fragrant inner gardens ideal for photos.
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4. Saadian Tombs (Tombeaux Saâdiens)
Tombeaux Saâdiens
16th-century royal mausoleum with luminous zellij and carved cedar, offering quiet elegance amid the medina. Wander ornate tomb chambers and a sunlit orange-tree courtyard.
5. El Badi Palace (Palais El Badi)
Palais El Badi
A grand ruined palace revealing Saadian-era luxury and sweeping city views. Walk vast courtyards, sunken gardens and marble columns under open skies.
6. Ben Youssef Madrasa (Medersa Ben Youssef)
Medersa Ben Youssef
Ben Youssef Madrasa displays exquisite 16th-century Moroccan woodwork and tile mosaics. Wander the calm marble courtyard and study ornate zellij, stucco and cedar galleries.
7. Majorelle Garden (Jardin Majorelle)
Jardin Majorelle
Cobalt-blue villas and lush cactus terraces offer a serene artistic oasis in busy Marrakesh. Wander shaded paths, photograph vivid colors, and feel Yves Saint Laurent's influence.
8. Yves Saint Laurent Museum (Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech)
Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech
Enter Yves Saint Laurent's Marrakech atelier for fashion, color and history. See original sketches, couture pieces and a sunny garden that inspired iconic collections.
9. Marrakech Souks (Souk Semmarine / Medina Markets)
Souk Semmarine / Medina Markets
A lively maze of colors, crafts and spices showing Marrakech's trade heritage. Wander narrow alleys, haggle for leather and lanterns, and sample street snacks.
10. Menara Gardens (Jardins de la Ménara)
Jardins de la Ménara
Peaceful olive groves and a large reflective reservoir offer a cool escape from Marrakesh bustle. Stroll shaded paths, watch carp and the pavilion, and catch Atlas Mountain reflections.
Traditional Sweet Dishes
Chebakia
A sesame and honey cookie shaped into a flower, Chebakia is fried and soaked in honey, and it is a Ramadan staple in Marrakesh because it stores well and provides quick energy during long fasting days.
Sellou (Sfouf)
Sellou is a dense mix of roasted flour, almonds, sesame and honey, traditionally prepared for weddings and postpartum celebrations, prized for its rich, nutty flavor and long shelf life.
Briouats (sweet almond pastries)
Briouats are thin pastry triangles or cylinders filled with spiced almond paste, fried and glazed with honey, they are a common sweet treat in Marrakesh souks and at festive gatherings.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Tagine
Tagine refers both to the conical clay cooking vessel and the slow-simmered stews made in it, like lamb with prunes, and it defines Moroccan home cooking with its layered, tender flavors.
Pastilla (Bastilla)
Pastilla is a luxurious pie of flaky warqa pastry filled with pigeon or chicken, eggs and almonds, sweetened with sugar and cinnamon, and it is a signature ceremonial dish of Marrakesh.
Tanjia
Tanjia is a Marrakesh specialty of spiced meat slow-cooked in a sealed clay urn, traditionally prepared by men and cooked in communal ovens or hammams for many hours, yielding deeply concentrated flavors.
Traditional Beverages
Moroccan mint tea (Atay bi Nana)
Moroccan mint tea of gunpowder green tea, lots of fresh mint and sugar is poured from a height to aerate and create foam, it is the symbol of Moroccan hospitality and is often called the country’s nonalcoholic ‘whisky’.
Lben (buttermilk)
Lben is a tangy, fermented buttermilk drunk to refresh and aid digestion, especially in hot weather, and it is commonly sold by vendors and served with meals across Marrakesh.
Sahlab
Sahlab is a warm, milky thick drink made with orchid flour or cornstarch, scented with orange blossom and cinnamon and often topped with nuts, a popular winter street‑vendor comfort in Marrakesh.
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Day trips
Imlil and Toubkal foothills
High Atlas hiking base, mountain villages and views.
Google MapsAgafay Desert
Rocky desert near Marrakech, sunset camps and quad tours.
Google MapsComments (6)
Too many pushy sellers near the main square, food was hit or miss. Would return for the riads and architecture, not for the tourist frenzy.
Hot and dusty in July, I wanted more green. Service at a few restaurants was slow, still enjoyed the markets but be ready to haggle for decent prices.
Book timed tickets for Majorelle Garden and go at opening, tour buses arrive late morning. Bring water and sunscreen, lines move much faster early.
Skip the currency booths in the medina, use the ATM in Gueliz for better rates. Carry small dirham notes, most taxis and stalls want exact change.
Streets smell of spices, riads are charming, food is incredible but the medina crowds can be suffocating. Three full days felt perfect for a first visit.
Getting there
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Train stations
Direct trains to Casablanca, Rabat, Fes via ONCF
From RAK take the airport shuttle bus or an official taxi; confirm the meter or fare before starting.
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