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Marrakesh Morocco

Prepare for your senses to be slapped - Marrakesh's heady sights and sounds will dazzle, frazzle and enchant. Put on your babouches (leather slippers) and dive right in.

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Best Neighborhoods
Marrakesh is most people's first taste of Morocco and what an introduction it is. Here are the best neighborhoods to explore on your visit to Marrakesh.
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Day Trips
Marrakesh bakes in summer, but it's easy to cool off by taking a day trip to the Atlas Mountains. Here's our pick of the best day trips from Marrakesh.
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Transportation
Marrakesh is a compact city, and visitors spend much of their time in the medina, the city's ancient core. Here are the best ways to get around Marrakesh.
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Free Things to Do
Whether you're traveling on a budget or just saving up to buy that authentically made Moroccan souvenir, you can experience the best of Marrakesh for free.
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Traveling with Kids
Labyrinthine Marrakesh is a great place for kids: there's plenty to see and do, and plenty of room for little imaginations to run wild.
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View of Koutoubia Mosque and gardem in Marrakesh, Morocco

Wildlife & Nature

The 8 best parks in Marrakesh

Jun 15, 2022 • 5 Min read

Marrakesh will wear out even the most enthusiastic explorers, but peace and quiet can be found in garden spaces and parks not far from the hectic medina.

Family Travel
11 top things to do with kids in Marrakesh
May 28, 2022 • 5 Min read
Labyrinthine Marrakesh is a great place for kids: there's plenty to see and do, and plenty of room for little imaginations to run wild.
Astrotourism
6 top day trips from Marrakesh for stargazing, waterfalls and mountain encounters
Feb 17, 2022 • 6 Min read
Marrakesh bakes in summer, but it's easy to cool off by taking a day trip to the Atlas Mountains. Here's our pick of the best day trips from Marrakesh.
Story
Top things to do in Marrakesh
Jun 22, 2021 • 6 Min read
Want to get straight to the heart of Marrakesh's shopping, cuisine, palaces and gardens? Here are the essential attractions in this historic Moroccan city.
Neighborhoods
Top neighborhoods to explore in Marrakesh
Apr 6, 2021 • 9 Min read
Marrakesh is most people's first taste of Morocco and what an introduction it is. Here are the best neighborhoods to explore on your visit to Marrakesh.
Sustainable Travel
How to get around in Marrakesh
Apr 5, 2021 • 5 Min read
Marrakesh is a compact city, and visitors spend much of their time in the medina, the city's ancient core. Here are the best ways to get around Marrakesh.
History
When is the best time to go to Marrakesh?
Mar 12, 2021 • 5 Min read
Marrakesh is a delight to visit at any time of year, and each season shows a different side of the Red City.
Budget Travel
12 free things to do in Marrakesh
Mar 10, 2021 • 6 Min read
Whether you're traveling on a budget or just saving up to buy that authentically made Moroccan souvenir, you can experience the best of Marrakesh for free.
Shopping
Shop from a medina in Marrakesh without leaving your house
Dec 4, 2020 • 2 Min read
Two new online shopping experiences offer support to small, local Moroccan businesses rather than online retail giants.
Fashion & Clothing
Fashionistas are flocking to Marrakesh's medina, and you can shop there, too
Jan 20, 2020 • 5 Min read
Cutting edge fashion is now flowing out of Marrakesh, so we interview one of the city's top designers and tell you where to find the hottest boutiques.