Must see Marrakech
Must see - Marrakesh
Whether you're looking for photos or the perfect souvenir, a visit to Marrakech's maze of souks is a must, but it's easy to get lost in these colourful open-air markets. Your local guide will keep you on track, directing you to the best artisans and traders, and chasing away the touts who can spoil an independent visit. Morning and afternoon small group tours: Upgrade to a private tour.
Souk Semmarine
Souk SemmarineWhether you're looking for photos or the perfect souvenir, a visit to Marrakech's maze of souks is a must, but it's easy to get lost in these colourful open-air markets. Your local guide will keep you on track, directing you to the best artisans and traders, and chasing away the touts who can spoil an independent visit. Morning and afternoon small group tours: Upgrade to a private tour.
Dar Bellarj, or the foundation for the protection of Moroccan culture... in all its forms. Here, in this former sanctuary for wounded storks, the Dar Bellarj Foundation has opened, offering a series of temporary exhibitions, concerts and workshops. The place alone is worth a visit.
Fondation Dar Bellarj Maison Des Cigognes
Dar Bellarj, or the foundation for the protection of Moroccan culture... in all its forms. Here, in this former sanctuary for wounded storks, the Dar Bellarj Foundation has opened, offering a series of temporary exhibitions, concerts and workshops. The place alone is worth a visit.
In the heart of the Confluences Museum in Dar el Bacha, Bacha Coffee overlooks the magnificent patio of the Belle Epoque palace. You can find more than 200 varieties of 100% Arabica coffee from 33 different countries, as well as blended, flavoured or naturally decaffeinated coffees. Le Salon de Café also offers homemade dishes combined with the flavours of the 100% Arabica coffee collection.
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Bacha Coffee
Route Sidi AbdelazizIn the heart of the Confluences Museum in Dar el Bacha, Bacha Coffee overlooks the magnificent patio of the Belle Epoque palace. You can find more than 200 varieties of 100% Arabica coffee from 33 different countries, as well as blended, flavoured or naturally decaffeinated coffees. Le Salon de Café also offers homemade dishes combined with the flavours of the 100% Arabica coffee collection.
The Bahia Palace is the work of the great vizier Si Moussa, who had this immense building constructed nearly two centuries ago. This residence is magnificently decorated with all the know-how and dexterity of the best craftsmen of the time. You can visit the old harem, the patio and its fountains, as well as the Andalusian gardens, planted with numerous fruit trees.
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Palacio de Bahía
Rue Riad Zitoun el JdidThe Bahia Palace is the work of the great vizier Si Moussa, who had this immense building constructed nearly two centuries ago. This residence is magnificently decorated with all the know-how and dexterity of the best craftsmen of the time. You can visit the old harem, the patio and its fountains, as well as the Andalusian gardens, planted with numerous fruit trees.
Remains of the Saadian dynasty, these superb royal tombs bear witness to the refinement of Hispano-Moorish architecture characteristic of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Reigning over Marrakech between 1524 and 1659, the Saadians chose this garden adjacent to the El-Mansour Mosque to install the tombs of their kings.
Built by Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur Saad, this mausoleum houses no less than sixty tombs, the most impressive of which is that of the sultan's son, Ahmed al-Mansur.
Beautifully decorated with cedar wood and Carrara marble, this particularly refined room is well worth a visit. Don't miss the poetic epitaphs adorning each of the tombs, which add to the beauty of the place.
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Tumbas Saadies
Rue de La KasbahRemains of the Saadian dynasty, these superb royal tombs bear witness to the refinement of Hispano-Moorish architecture characteristic of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Reigning over Marrakech between 1524 and 1659, the Saadians chose this garden adjacent to the El-Mansour Mosque to install the tombs of their kings.
Built by Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur Saad, this mausoleum houses no less than sixty tombs, the most impressive of which is that of the sultan's son, Ahmed al-Mansur.
Beautifully decorated with cedar wood and Carrara marble, this particularly refined room is well worth a visit. Don't miss the poetic epitaphs adorning each of the tombs, which add to the beauty of the place.
Built during the Almohad dynasty, around 1147, the pond and gardens were apparently built to irrigate the surrounding olive groves.
The pond is still fed by a period hydraulic system, allowing water to be brought in from the mountains some thirty kilometres from Marrakech.
The Saâdian pavilion and its superb roof in the shape of a green pyramid only came into being in the 16th century, when Sultan Abdar-Rahman ibn Hicham chose to set up his summer palace there.
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Jardins de la Menara
Built during the Almohad dynasty, around 1147, the pond and gardens were apparently built to irrigate the surrounding olive groves.
The pond is still fed by a period hydraulic system, allowing water to be brought in from the mountains some thirty kilometres from Marrakech.
The Saâdian pavilion and its superb roof in the shape of a green pyramid only came into being in the 16th century, when Sultan Abdar-Rahman ibn Hicham chose to set up his summer palace there.
Built in the 12th century and surrounded by ramparts, the Medina is the oldest part of the city. It is home to most of the artisanal shops and art workshops and is the best place for walking.
The Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been largely restored and symbolises Marrakech. In the centre is the Djemaa el Fna square and to the north are the richest and most diverse souks in Morocco.
With its winding alleys, fountains and orange gardens, the Medina has an enchanting charm and contains several architectural gems such as the El Mansour Mosque (Mosque of the Golden Apples), the Medersa Ben Youssef and the Saadian Tombs which are impressive for their Arab-Andalusian style, stucco walls and cedar decorations.
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Medina
Built in the 12th century and surrounded by ramparts, the Medina is the oldest part of the city. It is home to most of the artisanal shops and art workshops and is the best place for walking.
The Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been largely restored and symbolises Marrakech. In the centre is the Djemaa el Fna square and to the north are the richest and most diverse souks in Morocco.
With its winding alleys, fountains and orange gardens, the Medina has an enchanting charm and contains several architectural gems such as the El Mansour Mosque (Mosque of the Golden Apples), the Medersa Ben Youssef and the Saadian Tombs which are impressive for their Arab-Andalusian style, stucco walls and cedar decorations.
Jamaa el Fna Square:
Place of all pleasures, Djema el Fna is the highlight of every visit to the city, all walks in the medina start and end at Djemaa el Fna square.
In the afternoon, around 5pm, the square becomes a real theatre scene where musicians and gnaoua dancers, snake charmers and juggling acrobats rub shoulders.
The terraces of the cafés located around offer a breathtaking view of the square, you can sip mint tea while admiring the sunset. There are dozens of restaurants serving traditional food until late. Djemaa el Fna Square is the real beating heart of Marrakech.
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Jemaa el-Fna
Jamaa el Fna Square:
Place of all pleasures, Djema el Fna is the highlight of every visit to the city, all walks in the medina start and end at Djemaa el Fna square.
In the afternoon, around 5pm, the square becomes a real theatre scene where musicians and gnaoua dancers, snake charmers and juggling acrobats rub shoulders.
The terraces of the cafés located around offer a breathtaking view of the square, you can sip mint tea while admiring the sunset. There are dozens of restaurants serving traditional food until late. Djemaa el Fna Square is the real beating heart of Marrakech.
The Heritage Museum, located in the medina of Marrakech, is housed in a Moorish riad dating from the 17th century. It presents an exhibition of unique Moroccan art objects such as: tribal carpets, textiles, jewellery, pottery, doors, manuscripts...The place has six rooms, four exhibition corridors and a splendid terrace with a beautiful view of the Koutoubia.
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Heritage Museum
25 Znikt RahbaThe Heritage Museum, located in the medina of Marrakech, is housed in a Moorish riad dating from the 17th century. It presents an exhibition of unique Moroccan art objects such as: tribal carpets, textiles, jewellery, pottery, doors, manuscripts...The place has six rooms, four exhibition corridors and a splendid terrace with a beautiful view of the Koutoubia.
Located in the Mouassine district, in the medina of Marrakech, the Secret Garden is a historical monument dating from the Saadian dynasty. 400 years old, the monument bears witness to the splendour of Moroccan architectural art and offers splendid green spaces divided into two universes: the "Exotic Garden" where different plants from the four corners of the world cohabit and a second space called the "Islamic Garden", inspired by the description of paradise mentioned in the Koran.
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Le Jardin Secret
121 Rue MouassineLocated in the Mouassine district, in the medina of Marrakech, the Secret Garden is a historical monument dating from the Saadian dynasty. 400 years old, the monument bears witness to the splendour of Moroccan architectural art and offers splendid green spaces divided into two universes: the "Exotic Garden" where different plants from the four corners of the world cohabit and a second space called the "Islamic Garden", inspired by the description of paradise mentioned in the Koran.
The Rahba Ladima square, or spice square, is located in the middle of the souks. Merchants selling basketry, hats, etc. are set up on the ground. All around them, dozens of herbalist shops promise to cure all ills, if you believe in them. Hanging on the walls of the terraces, dozens of multicolored Berber carpets contribute to the beauty of the place.
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Place Des Epices
The Rahba Ladima square, or spice square, is located in the middle of the souks. Merchants selling basketry, hats, etc. are set up on the ground. All around them, dozens of herbalist shops promise to cure all ills, if you believe in them. Hanging on the walls of the terraces, dozens of multicolored Berber carpets contribute to the beauty of the place.
Mezquita de Kutubiya
Avenue Mohammed VMusee du Parfum
Rue Diour SabounYou can create your own perfume :)
Jardín Majorelle
Rue Yves Saint Laurent