What are the best 11 things to do in Marrakech?

If we think of Marrakech, it’s impossible to get bored: there are plenty of things to do! We will give you some ideas to enjoy your stay in this amazing city. We would like to help you to choose your itinerary to the streets of this vibrant place.

You will surely fall in love with the colours, the architecture and the sounds of the city. You will be enchanted by the muezzin’s voices and the coloured sunsets.

These things will leave you speechless!

Marrakech is divided into two areas: Medina, also called the “old city”, and”Ville Nouvelle” that is the new part of the city: here lives most of the population. Marrakech has 1 million inhabitants. and you will be enchanted by the evocative and unique places of the city, but also for the generosity and availability of the people.

Well, after we give you a general view of the city, we want to focus on the main attractions and what to do in Marrakech, we are sure it will amaze you.

1. Get lost in Marrakech’ Souk

Souk is the heart of the city and the life in Morocco. Souk is more than a common market: you will discover the most intricate and beautiful streets of the city.You will surely return there several times to enjoy getting lost there, which is a common experience for tourists and it’s the most beautiful and original way to fully discover the city. You will find many and very popular small shopswhere they sell dates, nuts and dried fruit, tea, slippers and many other commercial products.

The thing that will amaze you is the variety of humanity that frequents the place and the smells: this is really a magical place and we advise you to dedicate to these routes at least half a day. Among the streets you will find a beautiful small museum, the Musèe de Marrakech, a typical encounter between local tradition and craftsmanship, you will find interesting and rich in history finds.

2. Bahia Palace

An interesting building located on the northern side of Medina, on the border with the Jewish quarter of Mellah. A residence in use in 1860 and completed, however, in the 20th century. The first part of the building was built between 1859 and 1873 by Si Moussa and the second by Ba Ahmed, son of Si Moussa by order of the sultan Moulay Abd al-Aziz.

In fact, Ba Ahmed wanted to enlarge the palace to give a larger place to the “Bahia”, that is “the beauty”, that is the favourite of the four wives he had. The rooms of the sultan were all decorated, inlaid and valuable materials were used. It’s really a great tourist attraction that you should visit. It is certainly one of the things to do once you arrive in Marrakech.

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3. The Funduk of Rue Mouassine

You can’t miss this wonder, it’s in Medina. A place specializing in the art of commerce, but with a particularity: that trade takes place in palaces with imposing portals and large courtyards where goods are kept. They are wonderful artisan shops not to be missed.

4. A Visit to the Jemaa El-Fna Square

This is the true heart of Marrakech which is also known as Place. The most important square in the entire Africa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A real show that gives moments of joy to the eye and to the heart, a mix of smells, street artists, palmists, monkeys and iguana trainers, will introduce you to the real Marrakech square and you will be fascinated. Our advice is to go there several times if it’s possible during the day and at different times because the atmosphere always changes.

5. Medersa of Ali Ibn Youssef

If you want to experience the journey to discover Arab-Andalusian architecture, you must visit the most important architectural buildings. Ali Ben Yousef’s Medersa is a Koranic school from the 14th century, closed since 1962. Visiting this place means visiting a piece of Hispano-Moorish art history with precious stuccoes and marbles. It’s a place that can be visited at any time of the year except for religious holidays.

6. A Massage in a Hammam

The massage is really an important component in the Moroccan culture, they do it using a rough glove and a black soap. It’s seen as a purification rite, the facilities are separated: some are for men and others for women. Our advice in case you want to go there, is to bring you a bathrobe and a towel.

7. Jardin Majorelle (Majorelle Gardens)

They are located in the new part of Ville Nouvelle of Marrakech. The name of the garden is dedicated to the French painter Jacques Majorelle who moved in the 1920s, who decided to create a wonderful botanical garden, respecting the Arab-Andalusian tradition with an international and cosmopolitan touch. You can recognize itby a home in art deco style painted blue. Majorelle is truly one of the main attractions of Marrakech, open all year round.

8. Saadian Tombs

A burial place of the sixteenth century, the eternal home of 66 members of the Sa’dian dynasty, who reigned in the city between 1524 and 1668. A truly evocative place, it deserves to be visited and is among the things you should absolutely do because it has a sacred atmosphere and will make you appreciate Arab culture even more.

9. Les Bains de Marrakech Spa

After maybe a tour in the Sahara desert of Erg Chebbi golden sand dunes, you’ll want to relax, and that’s why we offer you this relaxation, where there is also the possibility of using the hammam and other wellness treatments. The charm of the Moroccan spa will make your day precious.

10. Take a 3 days Desert Tour

Take your stay in Marrakech to another level of a lifetime experience. You can opt for a 3 days private tour to the Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert (the duration can be extended to 4 days desert tour from Marrakech or even customized to fully get into the mysteries of this land).

11. Essaouira

It’s an UNESCO heritage, famous for its artisan workshops. It’s a less touristy place. Here you will enjoy the proximity to the sea, the beauty of the old part and it’s only 3 hours away from Marrakech, travelling by bus.

We would like to recommend this visit because of its historical and commercial importance.

We hope you find useful our little guide.

Set off to discover the city and live every Marrakech’s opportunity!