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Marrakesh

Prepare for your senses to be slapped - Marrakesh's heady sights and sounds will dazzle, frazzle and enchant. Put on your babouches (leather slippers) and dive right in.

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Jardin Majorelle
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé bought Jardin Majorelle in 1980 to preserve the vision of its original owner,…
Djemaa El Fna
Marrakesh
Roll up, roll up for the greatest show on earth. Everywhere you look in Djemaa El Fna, Marrakesh’s main square (pronounced "jema" – the "d" is silent),…
Musée Yves Saint Laurent
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
This captivating museum, opened in 2017, showcases finely selected collections of haute couture clothing and accessories that span 40 years of creative…
Koutoubia Mosque
Marrakesh
Five times a day, one voice rises above the din of Djemaa El Fna as the muezzin calls the faithful to prayer from the Koutoubia Mosque. The mosque's…
Saadian Tombs
Marrakesh
Saadian Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour Ed Dahbi was just as extravagant in death as he was in life. After the "golden king" built Badia Palace in the 16th…
Bahia Palace
Marrakesh
La Bahia (The Beautiful) is an 8000-sq-metre, floor-to-ceiling extravagance of intricate marquetry, plasterwork and zouak (painted wood), and certainly…
Badia Palace
Marrakesh
As 16th-century Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour (r 1578-1603) was paving the Badia Palace with gold, turquoise and crystal, his court jester wisecracked, ‘It’ll…
Musée de la Palmeraie
Marrakesh
There's no comprehensive archive of modern Moroccan art in central Marrakesh: it's out here, hidden in the Palmeraie, and it's well worth travelling for…

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Things to Know

Getting from the airport, navigating the medina and how do you politely haggle? Read on for our local advice for first-time visitors to Marrakesh.

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Best Neighborhoods

Marrakesh is many people's first taste of Morocco and what an introduction it is. Here are the best neighborhoods to explore on your visit to Marrakesh.

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Day Trips

Be inspired to explore beyond Marrakesh with these top day trips into the Atlas Mountains and desert of Agafay.

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Money and Costs

Whether you're traveling cheaply or want to indulge without breaking the bank, here's how you find good value experiences as you explore Marrakesh.

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Transportation

Marrakesh is a compact city. From the medina to the new town, here are our top transit tips.

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Free Things to Do

Whether you're traveling on a budget or just saving up to buy that authentically made Moroccan souvenir, you can experience the best of Marrakesh for free.

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Traveling with Kids

Intrepid families will love the buzz of Marrakesh. Here are the best things to do there with kids.

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5 Shops

Marrakesh is a shopper's paradise with so many unique and handcrafted gems.

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