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The 6 Best Things to Do in Marrakech
Souk mazes, riad courtyards, and desert gateways
Marrakech is a feast for the senses: labyrinth souks, hidden riad courtyards, mint tea, and a medieval medina that comes alive at night. The gateway to the Sahara and Atlas.
BEST TIME
March–May and September–November
TYPICAL BUDGET
$900–$1,900 per person for a week
6 best things to do in Marrakech
1
Jemaa el-Fnaa night market
3
Majorelle Garden and YSL museum
4
Bahia Palace and Ben Youssef
6
Day trip to the Atlas Mountains
How to fit it into a day
Jemaa el-Fnaa night market
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: get lost in the souks.
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LOCAL TIP
Agree on souk prices before the tea — haggling is expected.
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