Marrakesh

Marrakech-Menara Airport has two terminals housed in one complex. Both terminals have money exchange offices, and there is an ATM in the arrivals hall of Terminal 2. On ATMs, check for the Maestro, Cirrus or Plus logos to be sure that the machine accepts foreign credit cards. Some ATMs work only in French.

For train schedules check out the Moroccan Railway website.

The main intercity bus station of Marrakech, which opened on 24 July 2026, replacing the former Gare Routière at Bab Doukkala. All public intercity bus departures and arrivals have been transferred to the new station.

Supratours buses depart from just southwest of the train station (see above).

CTM operates a separate bus station. You can buy the tickets in advance. The CTM's offices are better than at the Gare Routière, and there are no people trying to push you to their bus company. The office and station on Zerktouni street does not exist anymore.

Most ALSA (local destination bus company) and private bus lines depart and arrive at this bus station. It's the place to take the buses from the small companies, that go directly to small destinations. Buy your ticket inside of the terminal at the according counter.

Jump off point for minibuses to Asni, Imlil, Ourika Valley and the High Atlas in general.

Uber started offering services in Marrakech Feb 2026. It’s reliable and costs a minimum of 50 dirham around the city and 200 dirham to the airport. Indrive - another local ride hailing app but it is not available for download by visitors outside

The Medina is the old city quarter located within the sandstone city walls that give Marrakech the nickname the Red City. As an ancient hub, it contains a maze of narrow streets and outdoor marketplaces.

The highlight of any Marrakech night. Musicians, dancers, and story tellers pack this square at the heart of the medina, filling it with a cacophony of drum beats and excited shouts.

Markets of Marrakech, just adjacent to Place Djemaa El-Fna, are where you can buy almost anything, from spices to shoes, jellabas to kaftans, and tea pots to tagines. Undoubtedly, being a foreigner means you will end up paying higher prices than a native would, but be sure to bargain nonetheless.

Named after the booksellers market that used to be located here. It is said that the minaret of the Koutoubia mosque is to Marrakech as the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. The minaret is visible from Gueliz which is connected to the Medina by Avenue Mohammed V. At night, the mosque is beautifully lit.

Visiting the tanneries can be an interesting experience. Even if some people tell you the area is only for locals, it is possible to visit the Tanneries without paying a youngster. After finding a tannery, ask one of the workers if you can visit it and take pictures

Saadian Tombs. The tombs were built in the 16th century as the dynastic necropolis of the Saadian dynasty. The complex includes the Chamber of the Twelve Columns, the Chamber of the Mihrab, the Chamber of the Three Niches and the garden tombs.

If you are interested in food and eating culture, you will enjoy this museum. Audiovisual information about the rich culinary culture of Marocco, its ingredients, techniques and traditions. You can also touch and smell many things. They also sport a very well equipped cooking school.

It provides an excellent respite from the hustle and bustle of the city streets, if not crowded by tourists as it sometimes is. The park was designed by the artist Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 1930s. Since 1980 the garden has been owned by Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé.

Advance bookings must be made online, it is not possible to buy a ticket at the site.

Museum set in an old palace with beautiful gardens. While somewhat run-down, it is worth seeing and houses many different artifacts from Morocco through the ages, such as wood carvings, musical instruments, and weapons.

One of the largest madrassas in North Africa. It is a school attached to the Ben Youssef Mosque and is home to beautiful art and architecture. Build ca 1570.

An ornate palace complex built in the late 19th century, with courtyards, gardens, richly decorated rooms and traditional Moroccan architectural details. The palace was developed in several stages and expanded by Ba Ahmed, Grand Vizier to Sultan Moulay Abdelaziz. The complex covers about 8 hectares.

The palace complex is extensive, with ruins, courtyards, underground passages and exhibitions. The terrace offers views over the surrounding Medina and the Atlas Mountains on clear days. Allow around 45–90 minutes to explore the main areas. Visitors should check current information before travelling. (updated Aug 2026)

A mixture of orchards and olive groves surrounding the water reservoir with the central pavilion which is a popular sight on tourist postcards. Not a decorative garden, and now quite run down. The pavilion was built during the 16th-century Saadi dynasty, and renovated in 1869.

The largest Jewish cemetery in Morocco, characterized by white-washed tombs and sandy graves. The men selling tickets are full of interesting information about the cemetery but you have to ask.

Synagogue which is not only a place of worship with a beautiful open courtyard, but also includes interesting displays about Judaism's varied history in Morocco, including photos of Jews in the Berber Mountains.

Horse show, acrobats on Arabian horses firing rifles in the air, horseback acrobatics, belly dancing, etc. It takes place at night in a huge imitation of an old castle.

This is multi-use but mostly for football, with a capacity of 41,356. It's the home ground of Kawkab, who play in Botola 2 the second tier. In 2025 / 26 it hosted matches in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Leave the city behind and discover the incredible beauty of Morocco from above! Enjoy an exciting tandem paragliding experience near Marrakech, surrounded by the spectacular Atlas Mountains.

Tourists-oriented in good sense: couples can have hammam together in a private room. Extensive list of massages and spa treatments from 30 min to a full day. Reception and attendants are proficient in speaking English, however, the scrubbing and massage personnel speak only very basic vocabulary.

Bann Thai institute is a beauty center based in the heart of Marrakech. His team is a graduate of the famous school of Wat Po in Bangkok. The center offers several Thai massage relaxation with a traditional Moroccan hammam natural products

Friendly staff, however, no English or French (other locals helped without any problem)

Friendly staff, however, no English or French; other customers likely to help you out.

Local tour operator offering shared and private trips between Marrakech, Merzouga and Fes. The company organizes 2–4 day Sahara tours including camel rides, overnight camps at Erg Chebbi, transportation, and optional hotel upgrades. Useful for travellers looking for clear itineraries and fixed-price desert routes.

Licensed tour operator offering private and shared desert tours from Marrakech to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi. Camel trekking, overnight desert camps, and multi-day Sahara experiences. English, French and Arabic spoken.

Huge two-story store with fixed prices. Carpets, spices, argon oil, jewelry, ceramics, furniture, wood handcrafts, etc.

Handmade bags and fashion items made from recycled tires and inner tubes.

Tiny workshop making scarves in wool, cotton, and linen.

Boutique specializing in traditional Moroccan caftans.

Their vegetarian couscous is supposedly the only true vegetarian couscous in town; it's also bland but they give you plenty of it. Prices go up if you sit on the terrace. Usually packed full of good-time tourists.

Not much choice but served by very friendly people. Tajines and pizzas are great and you can also order skewers that are not on the menu.

A pretty little cafe on 3 floors with an orange sign on the Berber hand-carved wooden facade opened in November 2011. You can have a cup of tea or coffee or simple lunch with dessert or just a sandwich.

Amazing food and wonderful service. The owner is very kind and the fantastic chef is a humble lady who cooks perfectly all the traditional Moroccan recipes. Tayine Royale is recommended. The roof top has an amazing view over the old medina.

In a small street a few steps from the Jemaa El Fna square. You can eat there in a friendly atmosphere. The veal tagine with prunes and almonds is spectacular.

Italian restaurant. Artisanal pizzas, traditional Italian dishes and warm atmosphere.

Here you can experience lunch similar to what Moroccans eat at home: this women's aid association provides women with education in exchange for food which is then sold for financing the model.

Moroccan kitchen. 16 café is caterer of events and weddings.

They have a Moroccan and an Italian cook, so there are two menus to choose from. There are three floors including the downstairs courtyard which is lovely for lunch. The top floor terrace has fantastic views, you can lounge on their sofas sipping a cocktail and watching the sun go down over the medina.

Serves the same standard fare as everywhere else in a little courtyard or terrace.

Traditional Moroccan food in cozy restaurant run by women (except the doorman). Wine served by the bottle.

A western style bookshop-café in the villa nouvelle

Have a roof terrace with a good view. Daily Moroccan menus with tea and juice.

With two main courses and wine running at around 300 dirham, this is one of the poshest restaurants in the square. The food is not necessarily better than elsewhere, but it is one of the few restaurants that serves alcohol.

Steaks, bistro food and good wines. Bar with beer, aperitifs and cocktails.

An upscale restaurant in one of the oldest buildings in the Medina, and offers Moroccan cuisine in an ambiance that recalls the Orient at the height of its magic and glory.

A slightly unusual experience, apparently an 'English pub' it serves Moroccan lager and has an outside pool in a courtyard with palm trees, not an entirely English experience. Much less touristy than it sounds with a mainly local clientele. It serves a decent pint.

Happy hour from 17:00 until they close, mostly western pop classics on the top floor. Very touristy with shishas, belly dancing and waiters who wear a fez - none of it is typically Moroccan but the overall atmosphere is between relaxed and party vibe. Also offers traditional Moroccan snacks.

The hotel has a public bar, serving beer and wine and is not overly expensive.

Restaurant and bar that has a fire fountain in the centre and an open roof around the patio. The atmosphere is very chilled and their food is very good, but slightly expensive. Good for pre-dinner drinks.

Nightclub with rooftop terrace

Lounge bar and formal restaurant.

Fashionable rooftop lounge on top of the Pearl Hotel

Cocktail bar and night club Dress code: elegant

Moroccan Latin Brazilian. Also has a restaurant with a view to the dance floor.

Centrally located and easy to reach, Dar Attajmil has a sand colored courtyard shaded by a tall banana tree; 4 double rooms with bathroom, 1 family suite with private courtyard, several cozy sitting areas, fireplace and library, a large terrace garden where breakfast and meals are served and a devoted team of 5 lovely…

Dar Jaguar is an ancient riad that has been restored as a beautiful private guesthouse. It is situated in the heart of the old medina, neighbouring the exotic Place des Epices (spice market).

A spacious riad with seven beautifully furnished bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms.

A former luxury riad, now a beautiful hostel. Doubles, singles, and dorms which house up to 8 people. Roof top terrace with nice views, unheated pool, restaurant and bar. Wi-Fi in communal areas, breakfast included. Open 24 hrs, can book activities and excursions.

5 double rooms with bathroom.

Simple and basic riad in the Medina. The staff are friendly and happy to discuss Moroccan life and culture over a shisha in the evening. This place can be difficult to find – you may have to pay a local to take you there (10–20 dirham should do it, although they will ask for more).

Designed and rebuilt to a very high standard with attention to detail. Unexpected extras such as the loan of a local mobile phone and ipad. Dinners served on roof terrace with nice views, pools on patio and roof garden terrace. 5 rooms that can accommodate 3 to 4 people each, with an overall maximum of 16.

Four spacious double bedrooms and bathrooms with A/C. Accommodation is on two floors of a restored 300 year old riad in an older quarter of Marrakesh. Ten minute walk to Jamaa el Fna.

A restored riad with extensive use of traditional styling and ceramics, includes a roof terrace with views. Shower, internet with Wi-Fi access, washing, shisha (hooka), free mint tea, city map. An authentic local style breakfast included (08:30–11:30).

A riad built in the 17th century, which sleeps 12 in 2 suites and 3 bedrooms, that can be rented as a whole.

£25-30 per person depending on season. A very popular Riad with UK visitors. Five bedrooms all with bespoke hand carved beds designed to be split to make twin bedrooms.

Riad Lotus Perle is in the Medina, in an old neighborhood near the lively souks and Djemaa El-Fna square, this is a wonderful riad composed of rooms and suites combining authenticity and modernity.

An elegant six-bedroom riad which offers a restful and relaxing atmosphere, in the Mouassine district. Traditional Moroccan meals are available as well as complementary Wi-Fi internet. Airport transfer service available on request.

Located in central Marrakech, a 3-minute walk from the El Badi and El Bahia Palaces, it features an interior courtyard with a swimming pool and a furnished rooftop terrace with views of the medina. Each room has traditional Moroccan decoration and en-suite shower.

Riad Naila Marrakech is a gorgeous private rental home in the Medina of Marrakech built around a patio with a large roof terrace. It is in the Medina of Marrakech in a calm area a fifteen-minute walk away from the Djemaa El-Fna square. It has four bedrooms which sleep seven persons. Each bedroom has its own bath room.

Jacuzzi on the roof terrace, Wi-Fi throughout the riad, 7 ensuite shower and A/C accommodation with great gastronomy. French owner, friendly team and atmosphere.

In case of a medical emergency, it's always a good idea to know where to find the local physicians who speak your language. According to the U.S. Consulate website, Dr. Taarji Bel Abbass at the Polyclinique du Sud speaks "fair to good English".