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Marrakech travel guide

The Red City of souks, gardens and riads

Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Photo: Boris Macek, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

3h 15mflight from London
RAKnearest main airport
29° in Augwarmest month
10° in Jancoolest month

Marrakech is Morocco's most famous city, a whirl of colour and noise. The heart is Jemaa el-Fnaa square, filled with storytellers, musicians and food stalls after dark.

Around it, the souks sell everything from lamps to spices, and peaceful gardens and palaces offer a break from the bustle.

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What Marrakech is known for

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa

    A square that comes alive at night.

  • The souks

    Haggle for rugs, lamps and leather.

  • Jardin Majorelle

    Cobalt-blue garden of Yves Saint Laurent.

  • Riads

    Courtyard houses turned hotels.

Top things to do in Marrakech

  1. 1

    Jemaa el-Fnaa at dusk

    Food stalls, music and rooftop café views.

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  2. 2

    Jardin Majorelle

    Blue villa and cactus gardens; book online.

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  3. 3

    Bahia Palace

    Painted ceilings and tiled courtyards.

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  4. 4

    A hammam

    A traditional steam bath and scrub.

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Where to stay in Marrakech

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Best time to visit Marrakech

Best value: Jun, Sep. March to May and October to November: warm days, cooler nights.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 3h 15m from London to RAK, and flights from most UK airports.

Walk in the medina, which cars can't enter. Use petit taxis further out and agree the fare first.

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Good to know

  • Politely ignore people offering directions.
  • Haggling is expected in the souks.
  • Summer is very hot, often above 40°C.
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Marrakech FAQ

Is Marrakech safe?

Generally yes, but watch out for touts and pickpockets.

How many days?

Three or four, plus a desert or mountain trip.

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