Marrakesh

Sights

• Djemaa el Fna – The great square: juice stalls by day, food stands and music at night.
• Jardin Majorelle – A cobalt-blue villa with a cactus garden.
• Koutoubia Mosque – Its minaret is the city's landmark (entry for Muslims only).
• Bahia Palace – Ornate ceilings, mosaics and courtyards.
• Medina souks – Alleys full of leather, lamps and spices.
• Ben Youssef Madrasa – A former Koranic school with fine stucco and cedar wood.

Food & nightlife

• Tagine and couscous – Slow-cooked clay-pot dishes, with couscous traditionally on Fridays.
• Mint tea – Sweet green tea with fresh mint, poured from a height.
• Rooftop terraces – Dinner above the medina with views of the Atlas.
• Hammam – A steam bath with a scrub – a relaxing ritual.

Day trips

• Atlas Mountains – Berber villages and hikes in the Ourika Valley.
• Agafay Desert – A stony desert close to the city, with camps for the evening.
• Essaouira – An Atlantic port town with white walls and wind.

Good to know

When to go

March–May, October–November

Getting around

Explore the medina on foot, otherwise petit taxis (agree the fare first or ask for the meter).

Tipping

Around 10% is customary in restaurants.

Power

Plug type C/E, 220 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

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