Marrakesh Travel Stories

Dec 3, 2023 • 5 min read

Marrakesh is a compact city. From the medina to the new town, here are our top transit tips.

Nov 30, 2023 • 11 min read

Get to the heart of Marrakesh with this guide to the city's top experiences.

Nov 29, 2023 • 6 min read

Getting from the airport, navigating the medina and how do you politely haggle? Read on for our local advice for first-time visitors to Marrakesh.

Nov 28, 2023 • 7 min read

Intrepid families will love the buzz of Marrakesh. Here are the best things to do there with kids.

Nov 24, 2023 • 8 min read

Whether you're traveling cheaply or want to indulge without breaking the bank, here's how you find good value experiences as you explore Marrakesh.

Nov 20, 2023 • 5 min read

Choose the right time for your visit to Marrakesh with this seasonal guide to events, crowds and climate.

Aug 30, 2023 • 5 min read

Marrakesh is a shopper's paradise with so many unique and handcrafted gems.

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.

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.

Oct 10, 2019 • 6 min read

Use a new online ticket system and visit on days when there is access to a 'secret garden' to beat the queues and crowds at YSL's Jardin Majorelle.

Sep 25, 2019 • 6 min read

Shopping in Morocco can be daunting but with this haggling and price guide you'll get a fair deal in no time.

Sep 5, 2019 • 6 min read

With her husband laid up with a back injury, writer Abigail Blasi went solo to successfully pilot her family's adventurous holiday in the Atlas Mountains.

Jul 12, 2019 • 6 min read

Marrakesh is a city that fizzes with life, where the default-blue of the sky sings against peach-gold architecture. Whether it’s your first visit or your…

Apr 18, 2019 • 3 min read

With Ramadan generally meaning a wind-down all over the Muslim world, you might expect that the red city of Marrakesh shuts up shop for the month, but…

Jan 25, 2019 • 5 min read

Marrakesh is not necessarily known for its drinking scene – the majority of restaurants in the city won’t offer a wine list with your menu – but that…

Dec 18, 2018 • 7 min read

As Morocco's popularity grows, it gets harder to go off the beaten track. Must-do Marrakesh, the High Atlas and Essaouira are some of the country’s most…

Jun 27, 2018 • 5 min read

Like the diverse cultures and landscapes of Morocco, the street food scene varies from area to area. Here's where to devour the best at any time of day.

Jun 15, 2018 • 5 min read

Wherever you travel in Morocco, you’ll hear its rich musical culture, with everything from Berber, Andalusian, Arabic and sub-Saharan influences. The…

Jun 12, 2018 • 6 min read

Marrakesh is no stranger to tourists, and travellers flock to the rose-hued city to discover the medina, scour the souqs for treasures, admire traditional…

Mar 5, 2018 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet Local Chris Griffiths has been photographing Morocco for more than four years and has now settled in Marrakesh, drawn in by the historic…

Nov 3, 2017 • 6 min read

Marrakesh is a city on the edge. Here, Europe, Africa and the Middle East mingle, and past and present are hard to tell apart. This ancient trading hub is…

Sep 13, 2017 • 5 min read

Adventure awaits around every corner in Marrakesh. A walk through the centuries-old medina fills your eyes with vivid colours from every spot on the…