Marrakech is a fascinating travel destination. There are many books that will explain you what to do and what to see during your visit to Marrakech, but, 31 BEST will give you a quick insight on the city best Monuments, Museums, Gardens, Sighseeing & Activites.

All the information on this page is non-commercial and is done by the 31 BEST author concerning his personal experience of Marrakech in Morocco. This page is in constant update so come back for new Marrakech attractions. Hope you enjoy the information and I wish you all the best for your travel. Welcome to Marrakech – Have Fun!

Best Sightseeing Places in Marrakech, The Best of Marrakech

Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret in Marrakech This is probably the most famous and most photographed landmark of Marrakech. Koutoubia mosque was constructed in the 12th century and served as the model for the Giralda of Seville and for the Hassan Tower in Rabat.

The Souks of Marrakech The Arabic word “souk” translates for “market”. There are hundreds of miles of market streets inside Marrakech old Medina (city). You can get all type of shops and products as it exists many different markets specialized in different things.

Shopping in Marrakech Yes, I know, calm down. You’ll be there soon… Marrakech is the perfect place for shopping. Either you’re looking for that perfect exotic carpet, wooden table, head scarf, sandals, pottery, lamps, …, you name it! Marrakech has it! Loose yourself into the thousands of small shops inside the old Medina of Marrakech.

Marrakech Ramparts and Gates Marrakech ramparts and gates make a pleasant exploration while you stay in the city. These walls protect the outside world of the new city, from the endless labyrinths of bazaars and alley ways covering all of the old Medina.

La Menara Gardens in Marrakech This garden is located 2km from the Djemaa el Fna square and its the Marrakchis people favourite place for a Sunday afternoon walk. These gardens were built in the 12th century but the present construction dates back from the 16th century during the Moroccan Saadi dynasty.

Saadian Tombs in Marrakech The 16th century tombs made by Ahmad al-Mansur and mausoleum complex comprises the corpses of around 60 members of the Saadi Dynasty originally from the valley of the Draa River further south in the country. Intriguingly the tombs were only found in 1917.

Djemaa el Fna Square in Marrakech This famous world-re-known square deserves a big section. 31 BEST will try to explain you all about Djemaa el Fna, and what you can actually do, see, drink, eat over there. Don’t forget to visit this amazing place by night, maybe even go to the top of the nearby terrace cafes and enjoy an upper view of the square.

Djemaa el Fna street activity and view of the Koutoubia minaret. View of the Koutoubia and Bank Al Maghreb in Djemaa el Fna by night.

Djemaa el Fna square view from the top of CTM cafe. This is one of the best places to view the square from above. You have to pay or drink something to go inside. Argana Cafe from where you can drink your coffee and have a nice view into the main square. Other cafes exist on the square.

What to drink at Djemaa el Fna Square in Marrakech Djemaa el Fna offers you all types of drinks in the dozens of street cafes where you can relax and read your book and drink a coffee. But, if you want to try the real thing, you should try fresh orange juice in one of many orange juice stalls. You can also drink a hot mint tea, one of the things Morocco is famous for. Also, if you want to warm yourself from the inside, you can drink of the local aphrodisiac tea selling on the small tea stalls facing the Koutoubia.

Orange juice stalls in Djemaa el Fna in Marrakech. Each orange juice costs around 3 Dirhams, so… why not to drink two?! Try this special tea and the sweet spicy things they eat.

Series of glasses prepared to serve Moroccan famous mint tea.

What to eat at Djemaa el Fna Square in Marrakech From around 6:30 pm until late night, part of Djemaa el Fna square transforms itself into a temporary open-air restaurant with hundreds of small stall restaurants serving all types of food, if you want to find cheap restaurants in Marrakech this is the best solution. These restaurants are one of the “must do” things about Marrakech. Try Aicha Restaurant Number 1. For those with strong stomach, maybe you can even try the smoky snail stalls. There are several people selling Moroccan pastries and cookies for 2 Dirhams.

Djemaa el Fna Square Snake Charmers in Marrakech This is probably one of the most exotic things Djemaa el Fna has to show. This ancestral profession has lost its actual charm in Marrakech as snakes don’t dance to the sound of the pipes. Still, you can see some pretty dangerous snake species fooling around with the snake charmers.

Viper snakes in Djemaa el Fna in Marrakech. Tourist posing with snake around his neck in Djemaa el Fna main Square.

Snake charmer teasing a real cobra snake, which is actually out of venom and probably without teeth. This not OK in terms of animal rights, these snakes are explored and venom emptied, and drugged just to please the visitors. Photos will be asked for money.

Djemaa el Fna Square Musicians and Acrobats in Marrakech You will definitely not get bored at Djemaa el Fna. If you’re a music lover, you’ll be able to enjoy several musicians spread into different groups all along the square. Tourist are asked for a small contribution, grab a couple of coins with you and you’ll be ok. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll get the exact day the acrobats will come to the city and you’ll nejoy a fantastic show with young boys doing some impressive acrobatics.

Group of Djemaa el Fna street musicians performing local Berber music. You will probably be invited to sit and enjoy the music. Some coins expected.

Acrobats performing street stunts and acrobatics at Djemaa el Fna square in Marrakech.

Meet the people at Djemaa el Fna in Marrakech Djemaa el Fna is full of people. Always. As a major tourist spot, Marrakech has lots of people which their job is to entertain you. Either those street water sellers, snake charmers, acrobats, monkey owners, henna women tatooists, etc… These people pass their lives in Djemaa el Fna just for you to enjoy the city and give it a certain exotic feeling.

Upper photos for: Djemaa el Fna street snake chamer musician, Gnawa street musician, street water seller. These are some of the many types of people you can actually meet in Djemaa el Fna main Square in Marrakech. It has been like this for centuries, and, this special characteristic and many other, made it possible to Djemaa el Fna and Marrakech to be included into UNESCO World Heritage protection back in 1985. Meet the people, and expect to give some money in return if you make pictures of them (yes it least 10 Dirhams but never 100 Dirhams! Yes watch out those guys are tricky!).

Sun Set at El Badi Palace in Marrakech This is 31 BEST’s Marrakech favourite place to watch the Sun set. El Badi Palace was built in the 16th century by king Ahmad al-Mansur. Today much of the palace is under ruins but you still can appreciate several well preserved towers from where you can enjoy a gorgeous Sun Set where dozens of storks nest full-time.

Bahia Palace in Marrakech 19th century extravagant palace built to be the best of Marrakech. This Palace has a huge garden and central courtyard, and several amazingly decorated rooms with work of craftsmen that came all the way from Fez to produce it.

The Majorelle Garden in Marrakech This is the only botanical garden in Marrakech. It was designed by the artist Jacques Majorelle and owned by Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé since 1980. You can enjoy a marvelous garden with exotic flowers from many places in the world. The garden also included the Islamic Art Museum of Marrakech.

Ben Youssef Madrasa in Marrakech This 12th century Islamic college in Marrakech was named after the sultan Ali ibn Yusuf. Its nowadays a museum that can be visited. You can get a 3 pass ticket to 2 other monuments near the madrassa.

Marrakech Museum This marvelous museum inside the 19th century Dar Menebhi Palace is a must while in the city. You have lots of classical Andalusian architecture to enjoy, plus, several artists and art spread in many off the palace’s rooms. You can get a 3 pass ticket to 2 other monuments near the museum, including the Ben Youssef Madrasa.

Gueliz, the New City of Marrakech Marrakech is divided into 2 sections, the new city (called Gueliz) and the old city (called Medina). Gueliz is an exotic modern city with shops and restaurants, a place you can go for an interesting after lunch walk.

Church of Saints Martyrs in Marrakech Visiting the Marrakech church in Gueliz is a must. This colonial French style of church makes an interesting visit while in Marrakech, as it stands right near a big mosque. The simple and humble church interior makes from this church one of Marrakech most relaxed places.

Bab Debbagh Leather Tanneries in Marrakech For those curious to visit the place where the leather is processed, you can visit Bab Debbagh district for 2 or 3 places where you can check it out. You can visit them by yourself and you do not need a guide. If you wish to pay, an explanation of the whole process is always an extra.

Moulay Hfid Weaving Association in Marrakech This is the place where you can watch real craftsmen working on fabrics. Moulay Hfid Weaving Association specializes in traditional Moroccan weaving of carpets, blankets, bed shits, bed and table covers, scarves, slippers, djellabas and gandoras and is located on the 2nd floor of the Foundouk Moulay Hfid that is an old 18th century Moroccan caravanserai, on the Essebtiyne district inside the old Medina.

Foundation Dar Bellarj in Marrakech This art foundation locates inside a Moroccan Riad house, is a very nice place with temporary Art Exhibits showing several media such as painting, video installation and sculpture. You can actually drink a delicious mint tea in their small and relaxed “tea room”. The central courtyard is amazing. Foundation Dar Bellarj is located right after the Ben Youssef Madrasa.

Maison Tiskiwin and African Crafts Museum in Marrakech The Maison Tiskiwin for African Arts & Crafts at Bert Flint Museum is a place not to be missed. Inside Maison Tiskiwin you can walk through a private art collection of the Dutch anthropologist Bert Flint. The museum features pieces of art and crafts from the ancient Sijilmassa trail connecting Morocco in cities like Marrakech and Rissani, to Timbuktu in Mali.

Fruits vendors around the city of Marrakech Who doesn’t love fresh juice fruit? Morocco is very rich in fruit variety and prices are really cheap. You can get your vitamins back buying lots of fruit from the numberless fruit vendors around the old Medina. Fruit is the perfect companion while walking around the markets shopping.

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