MARRAKECH in 3 Perfect Days | Morocco Travel Guide

19 places in this vlog

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1. 3:17

   Koutoubia Mosque

   ⛩️ Temple · Medina

   Only Muslims may enter, but you can walk around the whole complex and its surrounding gardens.

2. 4:28

   Lalla Hasna Park

   🌳 Park · Medina

3. 4:55

   Jemaa el-Fnaa

   🏢 Landmark · Medina

   The fresh juice stands in the square serve drinks such as papaya juice.

4. 5:22

   Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier

   ☕ Cafe · Medina

   Service isn't fancy; arrive early for a good seat and order a simple drink.

5. 7:22

   Essaouira

   🚆 Day trip · Essaouira · brief mention

6. 9:13

   Souks of the Medina

   🛒 Market · Medina

   Vendors start around four times the local price, so haggle. Ignore strangers offering directions, as they often ask for money.

7. 11:16

   Ben Youssef Madrasa

   🏛️ Historic site · Medina

   Arrive by 8:30 for an empty courtyard; tour groups arrive around 9:05.

8. 14:23

   Musée de Marrakech

   🏛️ Museum · Medina

   Less visited than the madrasa next door, just a few steps away.

9. 16:07

   Almoravid Koubba

   🏛️ Historic site · Medina

   Can be admired from the street when there is no time to go inside.

10. 17:37

    Maison de la Photographie

    🏛️ Museum · Medina

    Opened in 2009 in a former merchants' inn.

11. 24:00

    Bahia Palace

    🏰 Palace · Medina

    Expect about a 20-minute queue, and much longer in high season unless you arrive early.

12. 25:30

    El Badi Palace

    🏰 Palace · Kasbah

    Exhibitions inside show reconstructions of its lost splendor. It's a 5-minute walk from Bahia Palace.

13. 26:47

    Saadian Tombs

    🏛️ Historic site · Kasbah

    The wait to see the Chamber of the 12 Columns was almost 40 minutes, so visit very early.

14. 27:45

    Kasbah Cafe

    🍴 Restaurant · Kasbah

    Recommended for its tasty food.

15. 28:20

    Jardin Majorelle

    🌳 Park · Gueliz

    Book timed tickets online well in advance and queue a few minutes before your slot.

16. 32:24

    Café de France

    ☕ Cafe · Medina · brief mention

    Too crowded at sunset to get a table.

17. 32:29

    Restaurant Aqua

    🍴 Restaurant · Medina · brief mention

    Fully booked at sunset, so reserve ahead.

18. 32:37

    Stall No. 14

    🍜 Street food · Medina

    Fried fish at a very affordable price, eaten alongside locals.

19. 33:34

    Ouzoud Waterfalls

    🚆 Day trip · Azilal · brief mention