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Marrakech
The red city — Labyrinthine souks, riad courtyards and snake-charmer squares beneath the Atlas Mountains.
MoroccoBest time: October–April
Things to see & do
Signature attractions and experiences in Marrakech.
experience
Jemaa el-Fnaa
The carnival square of storytellers and grill smoke.
historic
Bahia Palace
Zellige tilework and cedar ceilings.
park
Jardin Majorelle & YSL Museum
Cobalt-blue gardens saved by Yves Saint Laurent.
experience
The Souks
Leather, lanterns and haggling in covered lanes.
experience
Atlas Mountains day trip
Berber villages and waterfalls at Imlil.
Signature events
November–December
Marrakech International Film Festival
Stars in the Palais des Congrès.
April
Marathon des Sables staging
The legendary desert ultra begins nearby.
Getting there & around
The medina is walking-only; petit taxis are cheap (insist on the meter). Trains link Casablanca; buses reach Essaouira.
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