Things to do in Marrakech

This UNESCO-recognized square fills nightly with food stalls, storytellers, snake charmers, and musicians. By day it's quieter, ringed by orange juice vendors and the occasional henna artist.

A 19th-century palace with decorated courtyards, painted wood ceilings, and zellige tilework. Rooms open onto gardens with banana trees and fountains.

A 16th-century Islamic college with an open courtyard surrounded by intricately carved cedar, stucco, and marble. Student cells line the upper floor overlooking the central pool.

Mausoleums dating to the 16th century, rediscovered in 1917. The chambers hold ornate tombs of Saadian dynasty sultans, with honeycomb muqarnas and marble columns.

Built in the 12th century with a 77-meter minaret visible across the city. Non-Muslims cannot enter, but the exterior and surrounding gardens are accessible.

A modern Moroccan restaurant with a rooftop terrace overlooking the spice souks. The menu focuses on tagines, salads, and small plates using local ingredients.

Set in a restored riad with a garden courtyard full of banana trees and climbing plants. The kitchen serves Moroccan and Mediterranean dishes in a relaxed setting.

A three-story cafe at the edge of the spice souk with balcony seating overlooking Rahba Kedima square. Serves coffee, fresh juices, and light Moroccan meals.

A high-ceilinged cafe inside the Dar el Bacha palace, selling dozens of coffee varieties from its own roastery. The space includes Art Deco details and a small coffee museum.

Created by French painter Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and later owned by Yves Saint Laurent, this botanical garden features cobalt-blue buildings, cacti, bamboo groves, and a small Berber museum.

A government-run cooperative where artisans make and sell crafts at fixed prices. Useful for understanding baseline costs before haggling in the souks.

A 1920s luxury hotel with gardens designed by Jacques Majorelle. Non-guests can book the spa or have drinks at one of the bars.