Marrakesh
Founded in 1062, the "Red City" is a tantalizing tangle of narrow streets, with scintillating souqs full of treasures and truly impressive historical monuments with breathtaking plaster arabesques, intricate mosaics and magnificently carved cedarwood. Try world-renowned Moroccan cuisine, explore the buzzing Djemaa El Fna, stroll the streets of Ville Nouvelle to find heady sights and sounds that dazzle, frazzle and enchant.
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Top places to visit in Marrakesh
Discover the best attractions in Marrakesh from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in MarrakeshBahia Palace
- Attraction in MarrakeshDjemaa El Fna
- Attraction in Gueliz & Ville NouvelleJardin Majorelle
- Attraction in MarrakeshKoutoubia Mosque
- Attraction in Gueliz & Ville NouvelleMusée Yves Saint Laurent
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Attraction in MarrakeshMusée Tiskiwin - Attraction in MarrakeshSaadian Tombs
- Attraction in MarrakeshBadi Palace
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Marrakesh travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
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Best Things to Do
Get to the heart of Marrakesh with this guide to the city's top experiences.
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Best Time to Visit
Choose the right time for your visit to Marrakesh, from cool spring and autumn days to lively New Year nights, with tips on crowds, events and weather.
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Things to Know
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.
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Transportation
Marrakesh is a compact city. From the medina to the new town, here are our top transit tips.
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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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Day Trips
Be inspired to explore beyond Marrakesh with these top day trips into the Atlas Mountains and desert of Agafay.
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Money and Costs
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.
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Traveling with Kids
Intrepid families will love the buzz of Marrakesh. Here are the best things to do there with kids.
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5 Shops
Marrakesh is a shopper's paradise with so many unique and handcrafted gems.
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