Things to do in Marrakech
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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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Madrasa Ben Youssef
The Ben Youssef Madrasa is an Islamic madrasa (college) in Marrakesh, Morocco. The madrasa is named after the adjacent Ben Youssef Mosque, and was commissioned in 1564–65 CE by the Saadian sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib. Functioning today as a historical site, the Ben Youssef Madrasa was the largest Islamic college in the Maghreb at its height, and is widely recognized as a pinnacle of Saadian and Moroccan architecture.
Rooftop Garden
Moroccan Teahouse Restaurant - 1112 Marrakech
Moroccan Food Adventures
Day 1 on the tripJemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa, also Jemaa el-Fna, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa, is a square and market place in the medina quarter of Marrakesh, Morocco. It remains the main square of Marrakesh, used by locals and tourists.
Day 2 on the tripTanneries
Tanning, or hide tanning, is the process of treating skins and hides of animals to produce leather. A tannery is the place where the skins are processed.
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6 days in Marrakech, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €1,066.
- 1
Arrival & first taste of the Old Town
Land, settle into the riad, and ease into the rhythm of Marrakech at dusk.
- 2
Deep dive into the Medina
A full immersive day exploring the Medina's souks, landmarks and craft workshops.
- 3
Palaces & gardens
Balance the Medina intensity with the city's serene palaces and gardens.
- 4
Agafay Desert adventure
Full-day escape to the rocky Agafay Desert for landscapes, camels and a starlit dinner.
