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Things to do in Medina, Marrakech

20 places in Medina from 8 Marrakech travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

20 places

  1. Bahia Palace

    Palace · Medina

    Well-preserved 19th-century palace built for grand vizier Si Moussa, with over 150 rooms and a 2-acre Islamic-Moroccan garden.

  2. Souks of the Medina

    Market · Medina

    Maze of street markets selling leather bags, spices, silver, gold and food, with streets traditionally named after the goods sold there.

  3. Jemaa el-Fnaa

    Landmark · Medina

    The Medina's central square, full of street vendors, snake charmers, fortune tellers and other entertainers.

  4. Medina of Marrakech

    Neighborhood · Medina

    The old city of Marrakech, enclosed by pink walls and packed with shops, riads, restaurants and many historic sites in a labyrinth of alleyways.

  5. Koutoubia Mosque

    Temple · Medina

    Marrakech's largest mosque, built in the 12th century, with a 253-foot minaret that inspired other prominent buildings.

  6. Le Jardin Secret

    Park · Medina

    Traditional Islamic garden inside the Medina offering a quiet escape from the crowded streets.

  7. Ben Youssef Madrasa

    Historic site · Medina

    A historic Islamic school in the central part of the medina.

  8. Almoravid Koubba

    Historic site · Medina

    A historic Almoravid-era domed structure in the central medina, close to Ben Youssef Madrasa.

  9. Musée de Marrakech

    Museum · Medina

    The Marrakech Museum, located in the central part of the medina near Ben Youssef Madrasa.

  10. Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier

    Cafe · Medina

    A café with a terrace overlooking Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

  11. Maison de la Photographie

    Museum · Medina

    A photography museum in the medina with a rooftop terrace.

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9 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Cyber Parc Moulay Abdeslam

    Park · Medina

    A public park in Marrakech known for offering free Wi-Fi.

  2. Café des Épices

    Cafe · Medina

    A café in the medina with a rooftop terrace.

  3. DarDar Rooftop

    Restaurant · Medina

    A rooftop restaurant in the Medina offering dinner with views over the old city.

  4. Lalla Hasna Park

    Park · Medina

    Green garden beside the Koutoubia Mosque, known for its photogenic fountains.

  5. Café de France

    Cafe · Medina

    Cafe with a rooftop overlooking Jemaa el-Fnaa, popular at sunset.

  6. Restaurant Aqua

    Restaurant · Medina

    Restaurant on Jemaa el-Fnaa with views over the square.

  7. Stall No. 14

    Street food · Medina

    Food stall in Jemaa el-Fnaa's night market, popular with locals for fried fish.

  8. Moroccan Culinary Arts Museum

    Museum · Medina

    A beautifully restored old riad next to the Bahia Palace, with tiled courtyards, cosy nooks and a tea house inside.

  9. Ensemble Artisanal

    Shopping · Medina

    A city-sponsored artisan centre near Jemaa el-Fnaa, with good-quality crafts sold in a beautiful, tiled setting.