Best Things to Do in Marrakech
From Jemaa el-Fna at dusk to a morning in the Atlas, the Marrakech experiences we recommend most — and how to enjoy them.
Three days is the sweet spot for Marrakech. This plan mixes guided discovery, free time and one escape from the city.
Day 1 — The medina
- Morning: guided walk — Koutoubia, the souks, Ben Youssef Madrasa.
- Afternoon: rest at your riad; mint tea on the roof terrace.
- Evening: Jemaa el-Fna at sunset, then dinner.
Day 2 — Palaces, gardens and a hammam
- Morning: Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs.
- Midday: lunch in the Mellah (the historic Jewish quarter) or the kasbah.
- Afternoon: Jardin Majorelle, then a hammam.
Day 3 — Mountains or desert
- Option A: the Atlas Mountains, with a village walk and lunch with a Berber family.
- Option B: a cooking class in the morning, then sunset and dinner in the Agafay Desert.
Adding a fourth day?
Take a day trip to Essaouira, or start with a sunrise balloon flight.
See also our best things to do in Marrakech and Marrakech tours.
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