Guide to Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech is one of the imperial cities of Morocco, the third largest city in the country and it’s location between the Sahara desert and the snow capped Atlas mountains makes it an intriguing destination.

Top reasons to visit Marrakech

Haggle for a bargain in the atmospheric, bustling Souks

Watch a traditional show of musicians, story tellers and dancers tell a variety of stories in expressive shows of Moroccan culture at Djemma El-Fna

Indulge in a traditional Moroccan hammam

Main areas of Marrakech

Marrakech is divided into two parts - the Medina (historical city) and the more modern European district of Gueliz or Ville Nouvelle.

Medina

Gueliz

Hivernage

The Palmery

When to go to Marrakech

The best times to visit Marrakech are March-May and October-November, as these are the Spring and Autumn/Fall ‘shoulder seasons’ with the lowest crowds and the best weather. Easter sees a rise in tourist prices, and the Summer (June-August) can be brutally hot - but it still very popular with tourists.

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Top Attractions in Marrakech

• Djemma El-Fna
• The Souks - markets
• Koutoubia Mosque
• Tanneries - to see leather goods being made traditionally
• Saadian Tombs
• Ben Youssef Madrassa and Mosque
• El Bahia Palace
• El Badi Palace
• The Meara Gardens
• Jewish Cemetery
• Chez Ali Fantasia
• Les Bains de Marrakech

Shopping in Marrakech

Souks are the quintessential shopping experience in Marrakech - haggle, trade, laugh and get a bargain with the traders.

Good items to purchase are spices, shish, crafts such as candles, argan oil and the local speciality - tanned leather goods.

The souks are based around Djemaa-El-Fna and there is also a Government shop with fixed prices (for those not wishing to haggle) at Les Establishments Bouchaiib.

• Chocolatier - Amandine
• Traditional Weaving - Bennouna Faisal
• Bags and fashion - Monsieur Michelin (made from recycled old tyres!)

Eating in Marrakech

Marrakech local delicacies include:-

• tagine - casserole cooked in a traditional Berber earthenware pot
• couscous - small steamed balls of semolina

Recommended restaurants include 16 Cafe, Le Jardin, Extrablatt, Un Déjeuner a Marrakech, cafe des epices, Le Chat qui Rit, L’Ultimo Bacio, Catanzaro, Cafe Arab, Mamma Mia, Al Fassia and Le Comptoir.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Marrakech

• Bar - Le Salama, La Casa, Chesterfield pub, Care Soukara, Djellabar, Piano Bar
• Coffee - Patisserie des Princes, Kasbah cafe, Le Grande Cafe de la Poste
• Lounge - Sky Lounge, Le Lounge
• Nightclub - ICON by VIP
• Wine - Pepe Nero, Le Foundouk, Bagatelle
• Dancing - Le Marrakech, Restaurant Dar Essalam, Souk Kafe
• Music and shows - Fantasia Show with Dinner, Fantasia 1001 Nights and Dinner, Meal and Show at Palais Arabe Restaurant
• Museums - Maison de la Photographie, Dar Si Said Museum, Marrakech Museum, Tiskiwin Museum
• Art galleries - Moroccon National Gallery, Galleria Gibello
• Theatre and Performance Arts - Armchair Theatre, Baxter Theatre, Richard Supper Stage, Artscape Theatre

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