What to Do in Marrakech, Marrakech Monuments

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, Sightseeing & 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!

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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.

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