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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Marrakesh-Safi [2025]
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Jardin Majorelle
4.6
/5
130 reviews
9.6
Based on 52,185 reviews
16 km from downtown
Phone +212524298686
Address: Rue Yves St Laurent, Marrakech 40090, Morocco
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Stroll Through the Rare Plant Garden
Exotic gardens in Marrakech
Saved by 227 users32% positive reviews
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The Mallorelle Garden is a rare oasis that nourishes the mind. Walking around this green place, every scene is refreshing. The tranquility and beauty of the place makes me feel the gentle embrace of nature. Whether it is carefully trimmed flower beds or winding paths, it is a place of tranquility in the hustle and bustle of the city, it is definitely worth a visit.
The world of saturation is worth taking photos of. White! White clothes are definitely the most photogenic. When the sun is bright, you must take photos quickly. The unforgettable garden is so beautiful.
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Medina of Marrakech
4.6
/5
76 reviews
9.0
18.3 km from downtown
Address: Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Storytellers & snake charmers perform
Red rooftops & Atlas Mountains
Saved by 159 users43% positive reviews
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Walking in the old town of Marrakech, although you can feel a certain historical charm, the overall experience feels average. The narrow alleys and ancient buildings do bring a certain cultural atmosphere, but some places appear too shabby and lack effective maintenance. In addition, the commercial atmosphere is also relatively strong, and the quality of some shops is uneven, which affects the overall tour experience. Although you can feel a certain historical atmosphere, the integration with modern life is not very coordinated, making people feel a little out of place. Overall, there is still a lot of room for improvement in the experience.
Djemaa dl Fna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Grand Bazaar of the Old City; the Grand Bazaar of the Old City has thousands of shops selling all kinds of handicrafts, and skilled craftsmen everywhere make fine products. Wood products, leather products, iron products, metal products, as well as ceramics, wool, sheepskin lamps, olives and the most famous Moroccan slippers, etc., are a shopper's paradise; Djema Square is even more lively, and the square is the horse racing The epitome of the people's life in Lakash, there are also various street performances such as acrobatics, belly dancing, fire eaters, snake charmers, monkey dancers, etc.
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Jemaa el-Fnaa
4.1
/5
137 reviews
8.8
Based on 39,406 reviews
18.2 km from downtown
Phone +212674747464
Address: Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Marrakesh-Safi
Highlights:
Snake show at night square
Bustling Moroccan night market
Saved by 141 users25% positive reviews
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It's quite lively and worth a visit. You can find the authentic cellar roasted lamb, sit in the highest seat to eat the lamb, enjoy the sunset, and look down at the sleepless square with lights just coming on. It's comfortable!
Dejima Square Jemaa el-Fnaa (ساحة جامع الفناء) Located in the old town of Marrakech, Morocco, it is still the main square in Marrakech for locals and tourists.
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Bahia Palace
4.6
/5
57 reviews
8.2
Based on 14,257 reviews
19 km from downtown
Phone +212674747464
Address: Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Explore intricate layout & craftsmanship
Authentic Moroccan culture & markets
44% positive reviews
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This has been my favorite tourist destination in Marrakech. More peaceful than the YSL garden and good place to learn about the history and traditional decorating styles of Morocco
We arrived in January, the temperature was comfortable, there were not many tourists in the morning, many people came to visit and take pictures, it felt very comfortable. The exquisite roof and wall mosaic patterns are bright and beautiful. Those who are interested are recommended to visit in the morning when there are fewer tourists.
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Koutoubia
4.7
/5
92 reviews
8.1
Based on 5,735 reviews
18 km from downtown
Phone +212524433407
Address: Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
77-yard minaret's laser points Mecca
Marrakech's iconic minaret tower
26% positive reviews
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Five years ago, when I was on a business trip to Morocco, I had some free time and went with friends for 1-2 days. The night view was great and the local food was good at a low price at the night market.
Such an amazing mosque, you can feel the real traditions when you get there allowing about half an hour walk straight you find yourself in EL Menara which is another spot worth visiting.
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Badi Palace
4.4
/5
41 reviews
7.2
Based on 3,299 reviews
19 km from downtown
Address: Ksibat Nhass, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Garden courtyard & artifact exhibits
Panoramic view of Marrakech Medina
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In Marrakech, Morocco, the El Badi Palace is a must-visit. Also known as the Bahia Palace, the El Badi Palace is a complex of buildings with a long history. The palace is magnificent, the gardens are beautiful, and the surrounding old streets are also very prosperous.
It is the only royal palace open to the public in Morocco. It is hidden in a small street in the old city and looks plain. If you want to know what the ancient royal palace of Morocco looks like, you can only go to Marrakech.
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Yves Saint Laurent Museum
4.5
/5
17 reviews
6.4
Based on 2,263 reviews
15.9 km from downtown
Phone +212524298686
Address: Rue Yves St Laurent, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Fabric-like terracotta brick design
Unique scenery surrounds Majorelle Garden
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This is a well curated exhibition that captures the inspiration and fashion of the man (Yves Saint Laurent). My teenage sons were engrossed in the exhibits related to him. We sat for quite a while near the fountain, wishing we could walk away with some pieces!
Great museum - learned a lot about things I didn't know. Interesting to see the Moroccan influence on YSL clothing and designs, different to the YSL I've been exposed to in the UK. Bought a combo ticket with Jardin Majorelle. Book your tickets in advance to save time in the long queues. If you don't have a ticket, you need to queue in front of Jardin Majorelle. A must if you want to see the gardens.
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Menara Gardens
4.1
/5
21 reviews
5.8
16.9 km from downtown
Phone +212524433407
Address: Les Jardin De La, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Spectacular lake & thatched roofs
Sunset views & artificial lake
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It should be the only free park in Marrakech, of course the small building inside is charged separately. It is packaged with the ancient city and Djemaa El Fna Square to apply for World Heritage status. In fact, it is a large suburban park where locals picnic and relax.
Menara Gardens is a very beautiful garden in Marrakech. It not only has a large green garden but also a very peaceful lake and swimming pool. Flowers bloom here all year round, which is very beautiful. Everything is so harmonious and natural. It is one of the most worthwhile gardens to visit in Marrakech.
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Essaouira Beach
4.9
/5
23 reviews
5.7
Based on 1,974 reviews
Essaouira Coast | >100 km from downtown
Address: Essaouira, Morocco
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Marrakesh-Safi
Highlights:
10-kilometer golden beach for surfing
Sunset & Esira Island silhouette
38% positive reviews
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The sea was blue, sunny and windy, not our traditional beach with black rocks. Many seagulls were flying around us, not afraid of people at all. Look carefully, there are two kinds of seagulls. Many people were fishing on the beach.
Essaouira Beach is the largest public beach in Essaouira. There are many seagulls and fishermen on this beach. In addition, there are many graffiti paintings on the stone walls on the roadside of the beach, which are very characteristic of the local area. This is also the favorite place for locals to walk and exercise, and it is worth a walk.
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Essaouira Fishing Port
5.0
/5
3 reviews
5.3
Based on 2,217 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Skala du Port, Essaouira, Morocco
Highlights:
A window on Morocco's coastal culture and history
Witness the sardine auction frenzy
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Next to the Essaouira Castle, perhaps because it was the fishing season, there were many fishing boats parked and many people trading here. A large open-air fish market. Large flocks of seagulls were flying in the sky, not afraid of people at all.
The fishing port is quite messy. If you are a girl, you may not dare to go there. It is dirty and smelly, but because of this, it attracts the attention and visits of countless tourists. Not only can we buy some seafood to cook at the B&B, but we can also eat fresh seafood, oysters, scallops, conch, etc. on site. The prices are very affordable but not expensive! In addition, there are seafood food stalls nearby. Friends who like to eat seafood can try it, but remember to bargain! Finally, the best time to watch is at sunset o(^▽^)o
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