Introduction
After years of attracting visitors with its unique blend of exoticism, great shopping and proximity to Europe, Marrakech enters a new phase. A spate of openings from international brand hotels such as Four Seasons, W, Park Hyatt and Mandarin Oriental marks the importance of the tourism industry.
More from Marrakech PDF VersionEssentials
- While most Marrakshi speak French, simply saying “salam alikom” (“peace be upon you”) is always appreciated.
- Alcohol in the Medina is restricted to upscale restaurants and Riad hotels (private guest houses).
- With over 20km of runs, and a super recent refurb Oukaimedén is Morocco's premier ski resort. Just over an hour from the city.
- Make sure you get your shopping done before midday Friday prayers.
- Try Pastilla, a local sweet and savoury pastry dish with pigeon and almonds spiced with cinnamon.
Two-hour tour
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Ben Youssef Madrassa — This is a Koranic school with the best architecture in the city.
+ 212 524 44 18 93
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Musée de Marrakech — Exhibition includes jewellery, pottery traditional weapons, costume, furniture, Judaic worship, calligraphy and contemporary design.
Place Ben Youssef
+ 212 524 44 18 93
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Jardin Majorelle — In 1980 Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent bought this garden and restored it. The Islamic art collections are housed in the garden museum.
Yakoub el Mansour
+ 212 524 30 18 52
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Hotels
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Riad Yima
52 Derb Aajane Rahba Lakdima
+ 212 524 39 19 87
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Riad Tizwa
Derb Gueraba Dar El Bacha
+ 212 668 19 08 72
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Riad El Fenn
Derb Moullay Abdullah Ben Hezzian Bab El Ksour
+ 212 524 44 12 10
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Dining
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Café des Épices
75 Rahba Lakdima Place Rahba Qedima Medina
+ 212 524 39 17 70
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Kechmara
3 rue De La Liberté Guéliz
+ 212 524 42 25 32
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Cafe de la Poste
Blvd el-Mansour Eddahbi, Nouvelle Ville Guilez
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Beldi Country Club
km6 route du Barrage
+ 212 524 38 39 50
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Terrasse des Épices
15 Souk Cherifia Sidi Abdelaziz
+ 212 524 37 59 04
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Dar Zellij
kaasour sidi benslimane
+ 212 24 38 26 27
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Alizia
Rue Echouhada Novelle Ville
+ 212 524 43 83 60
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Aqua Pazza at Hotel Renaissance
89 Angle Bld Zerkhtouni et Mohamed V
+ 212 524 33 77 77
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Le Comptoir
Avenue Echouhada, Hivernage
+ 212 524 43 77 02
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Ksar Essaoussan
3 Derb El Messoudyenne
+ 212 524 44 06 32
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Dar Moha
81 rue dar el Bacha, Medina
+ 212 524 38 64 00
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Riad El Fenn
Derb Moullay Abdullah Ben Hezzian, Bab El Ksour
+ 212 524 44 12 10
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Bab Hotel
Angle Bd Mansour Eddahbi Rue Mohamed El Beqqal
+ 212 524 43 52 50
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Shopping
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Atelier Moro
114 place de Mouassine
+ 212 524 39 16 78
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The Souk
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Kif Kif
8 rue des Ksours Bab Laksour
+ 212 661 08 20 41
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Ginger Shop — Creation Chez Lamine,
17 Souk des Teinturiers Mouassine
Transport
Fitness
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Hivernage Hotel & Spa — Echouhada Avenue at the intersection
rue Temples, Hivernage
+ 212 524 42 41 00
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