Marrakech is a beautiful and captivating 1000-year-old city in Northern Africa, Morocco. A trip to Marrakech is filled with amazing food, stunning architecture, beautiful riads, and vibrant souks.
Here’s our travel guide to Marrakech, Morocco!
Language: You’ll hear a mix of languages including French, Spanish, Arabic, and Berber. English is common, but it’s good to know a few words of French.
Currency: Morocco uses dirhams, and we recommend you always carry cash.
Climate: Warm all year round but the summer days are especially hot, averaging highs of 37 degrees.
Clothing: Morocco is a Muslim country, so we’d recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that cover your shoulders and knees.
GETTING AROUND MARRAKECH
It’s relatively easy to get around on foot or by taxi. We mostly walked everywhere, but quickly discovered that you will find locals on the street trying to direct you one way or another. They will offer directions and then ask for money in return, so simply politely decline and move along or be ready to pay.
WHERE TO EAT
We loved every meal we had in Morocco! We ate couscous, tagines, skewers, and different traditional salads.
Here is a list of our favourite restaurants to try in Marrakech:
WHAT TO DO
Explore the Medina
Wander the narrow streets of the Medina that are filled with radiant colours and smells of food and spices.
Jamaa El Fnaa
At the heart of the Medina lies the world-famous Jamaa el Fnaa square. Here you’ll find snake charmers, entertainers, and street food stalls selling fresh juices and more. At night, you can enjoy music, with flute players, dancers, and artists all showing their talents.
Explore the Souks
Just off the main square, you’ll discover several tiny streets with incredible markets. Make sure to visit the main souk: ‘Souk Semmarine’, located just off Jamaa el Fnaa, and the ‘Souk Place des Epices’, which is the traditional spice souk.
Jardin Majorelle
This is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Marrakech! This beautiful house and its gardens were designed by Jaques Majorelle and later bought by Yves St Laurent. The entry ticket is around £7 and The house and gardens are open from 8:00am-5.30pm every day. Travel tip: Go as early as possible to avoid crowds!
BEN YOUSSEF MOSQUE
Ben Youssef Mosque is the oldest and most important mosque in the city. Here you’ll be able to admire beautiful Moroccan architecture at its best!
BAHIA PALACE
This extraordinary palace was built in the 19th century by the grand vizier of the sultan. Here you’ll be able to admire traditional Moroccan architecture, a monumental courtyard, fountains, and captivating stain glass windows and tilework.
