Things to know BEFORE you go to Marrakech | Marrakesh Travel Guide

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1. 0:40

   Medina of Marrakech

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Medina

   Recommended as the place to stay on a first visit for the most vibrant atmosphere.

2. 0:50

   Jemaa el-Fnaa

   🏢 Landmark · Medina

   Green horse-drawn carriages (calèches) leave from here, and the square has many ATMs, but beware of ATM scams.

3. 0:54

   Koutoubia Mosque

   ⛩️ Temple · Medina

   The walk from Koutoubia to Jardin Majorelle is about 2.6 km and takes around 35 minutes.

4. 1:00

   Souks of the Medina

   🛒 Market · Medina

   Bargaining is expected: open at about 30% of the asking price and aim to pay around 50%.

5. 1:04

   Marrakech Tanneries

   🚡 Activity · Bab Debbagh · brief mention

6. 1:10

   Ben Youssef Madrasa

   🏛️ Historic site · Medina · brief mention

7. 1:12

   Almoravid Koubba

   🏛️ Historic site · Medina · brief mention

8. 1:12

   Musée de Marrakech

   🏛️ Museum · Medina · brief mention

9. 1:15

   Le Jardin Secret

   🌳 Park · Medina · brief mention

10. 1:17

    Jardin Majorelle

    🌳 Park · Gueliz

    Located next to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.

11. 1:22

    Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech

    🏛️ Museum · Gueliz · brief mention

12. 1:25

    Menara Gardens

    🌳 Park · Menara · brief mention

13. 1:30

    Agdal Gardens

    🌳 Park · Agdal · brief mention

14. 1:34

    Bab Agnaou

    🏛️ Historic site · Kasbah

    Located close to the Saadian Tombs.

15. 1:42

    Saadian Tombs

    🏛️ Historic site · Kasbah

    About a 1.1 km, 15-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa.

16. 1:50

    Place des Ferblantiers

    🏢 Landmark · Mellah · brief mention

    Called a don't-miss when in the neighbourhood.

17. 1:56

    El Badi Palace

    🏰 Palace · Kasbah

    The rooftop terraces are listed among the best views of the city.

18. 2:03

    Bahia Palace

    🏰 Palace · Medina · brief mention

19. 2:08

    Mellah

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Mellah · brief mention

20. 2:10

    Miaara Jewish Cemetery

    🏛️ Historic site · Mellah · brief mention

21. 4:49

    Hivernage

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Hivernage · brief mention

22. 4:52

    Gueliz

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Gueliz · brief mention

23. 10:52

    Cyber Parc Moulay Abdeslam

    🌳 Park · Medina · brief mention

24. 17:31

    Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier

    ☕ Cafe · Medina · brief mention

    Listed among the best spots for city views.

25. 17:37

    Café des Épices

    ☕ Cafe · Medina · brief mention

    Listed among the best spots for city views.

26. 17:44

    Maison de la Photographie

    🏛️ Museum · Medina · brief mention

    Listed among the best spots for city views.

27. 17:55

    Essaouira

    🚆 Day trip · Essaouira

    Watch for an argan oil cooperative and tree-climbing goats on the way.