1. Jemaa el Fna
Life in Marrakesh centers around the 1000 year old Jemaa el Fna square, which is filled with juice stands and henna artists by day, and food stalls and entertainers by night. No trip to the city would be complete without at least one stop here, but it’s best to try to see it at both day and night to see how it changes. See more HERE.
01 | Orange juice stand
2. Shopping in the Souks
The souks of Marrakesh are some of the largest and most impressive in all of Morocco. Sellers can be pushy and aggressive here, but it’s also a unique experience to buy all kinds of interesting things to take back home. Just don’t forget to haggle the prices down so you don’t get ripped off, and never start haggling for something you don’t actually want. Once an a price is agreed upon, you’re expected to buy it. See more HERE.
02 | Lanterns for sale at near the souks in Marrakesh, Morocco
3. Koutoubia Minaret
One of the icons of the city, the Koutoubia Minaret is right across from the Jemaa el Fna. You can’t enter it, but it’s a great site to see. See more HERE.
03a | Koutoubia Minaret
03b | Koutoubia Minaret
4. El Bahia Palace
El Bahia Palace is one of the most popular sites in the city. It’s the most recently built palace in the city and features stunning stucco and tile work. A must-see if you’re at all interested in Moroccan and Arabic architecture. See more HERE.
04a | A doorway in the palace
04b | Fountain in the courtyard
5. El Badi Palace
My personal favorite between the two palaces is the El Badi. It’s much older than the El Bahia, and is now just ruins. However, there’s virtually no crowds, and it’s a sprawling site that’s great for exploring. Make sure you take an umbrella or go early as there’s nowhere to hide from the sun. See more HERE.
05 | View of the grounds
6. Saadian Tombs
The tombs here were built in the 1500s as the burial ground for members of the Saadian dynasty, but were only rediscovered in the early 1900s. Since then they’ve become a major tourist site. See more HERE.
06 | The courtyard of the Saadian Tombs
7. Medersa Ben Youssef
While there are many medersas (religious schools) you can see in Morocco, this is the biggest of them all. See more HERE.
07 | Courtyard of the Medersa
8. Marrakech Museum
Housed in a former palace, the Marrakech Museum is one of the finest in the country. It features exhibits on jewelry, art, and pottery. See more HERE.
08 | Central courtyard of the Marrakesh Museum
9. Majorelle Garden
A modern garden designed by painter Jacques Majorelle and later gifted to the city of Marrakesh, this is a little off the beaten path, but worth a visit if you’ve got the time. See more HERE.
09 | Fountain in the garden
10. Dar Si Said (Museum of Moroccan Arts)
One of the lesser visited museums in Marrakesh, this is a great place to visit if you want to see the best of Moroccan craftsmanship. See more HERE.
10 | Exhibits inside the museum
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