MARRAKECH, MOROCCO | 10 BEST Things To Do In & Around Marrakech

12 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 1:13

   Medina of Marrakech

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Medina

   A walking tour on the first day helps with the alleys and local customs, and reaches hidden souk workshops.

2. 3:20

   Saadian Tombs

   🏛️ Historic site · Kasbah

   The tombs were walled up by a later ruler and only rediscovered in the early 20th century through aerial photography.

3. 3:59

   Jardin Majorelle

   🌳 Park · Gueliz

   Some of the houses in the garden complex are now museums.

4. 4:52

   Mellah

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Mellah

   The spice market sells a wide range of Moroccan spices, herbs and herbal teas.

5. 5:12

   Miaara Jewish Cemetery

   🏛️ Historic site · Mellah · brief mention

6. 5:29

   Souks of the Medina

   🛒 Market · Medina

   Say "shukran" to decline vendors politely, and always haggle because starting prices are inflated.

7. 6:41

   El Badi Palace

   🏰 Palace · Kasbah

   Climb to the top of the walls for views over the palace and across the Medina.

8. 7:29

   Bahia Palace

   🏰 Palace · Medina

   Worth visiting right after El Badi Palace to see the contrast.

9. 8:09

   Ouzoud Waterfalls

   🚆 Day trip · Azilal

   Day tours allow about four hours at the falls, and restaurants with viewpoints line the path to the exit.

10. 8:55

    High Atlas Mountains

    🚆 Day trip · High Atlas · brief mention

11. 9:18

    Jemaa el-Fnaa

    🏢 Landmark · Medina

    The square comes alive in the evening, and nearby rooftop cafés offer panoramic views away from the chaos.

12. 10:12

    Koutoubia Mosque

    ⛩️ Temple · Medina