Marrakech

The red city — Labyrinthine souks, riad courtyards and snake-charmer squares beneath the Atlas Mountains.

MoroccoBest time: October–April

Country

Morocco

Region

Africa

Best time

October–April

73°F / 23°C

Overcast 5 mph

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Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in Marrakech.

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Jemaa el-Fnaa

The carnival square of storytellers and grill smoke.

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Bahia Palace

Zellige tilework and cedar ceilings.

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Jardin Majorelle & YSL Museum

Cobalt-blue gardens saved by Yves Saint Laurent.

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The Souks

Leather, lanterns and haggling in covered lanes.

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Atlas Mountains day trip

Berber villages and waterfalls at Imlil.

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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.

RAK

Marrakesh Menara Airport

large airport

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Marrakesh

City in Marrakesh–Safi, Morocco

Marrakesh or Marrakech is the fourth-largest city in Morocco. It is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and is the capital of the Marrakesh-Safi region. The city lies west of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.

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