Best neighbourhoods in Marrakech
A locals' map of Marrakech — the neighbourhoods worth spending a half-day in, what to eat in each, and the streets actually worth wandering.
Top spots in Marrakech
Souks of the Medina
CultureMedina
Labyrinth of leather, lanterns, spices and rugs — haggle hard, drink the mint tea.
Bahia Palace
CultureMedina
19th-century palace of carved cedar, zellige tile and orange-tree courtyards.
Jemaa el-Fnaa
CultureMedina
UNESCO square — snake charmers by day, food stalls and storytellers by night.
Atlas Day Trip
OutdoorsHigh Atlas
1-hour drive to Imlil for Berber villages, waterfalls and snow-capped peaks.
Jardin Majorelle
OutdoorsGueliz
Yves Saint Laurent's cobalt-blue garden of cacti, palms and bamboo.
Where to eat
Café Clock
$Moroccan / café · Kasbah
Camel burgers, storytelling nights and cooking classes — backpacker classic.
Dar Yacout
$$$$Traditional Moroccan · Medina
Set-menu feast in a candlelit riad — six courses, mint tea, fountain music.
La Mamounia Le Marocain
$$$$Haute Moroccan · Hivernage
Legendary palace-hotel restaurant — pastilla, lamb mechoui, royal service.
Le Jardin
$$Mediterranean · Medina
Tile courtyard hidden off a souk lane, tortoises and orange trees included.
Nomad
$$$Modern Moroccan · Medina
Rooftop with souk views, contemporary tagines and a great cocktail list.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Jemaa el-Fnaa, Jardin Majorelle, Bahia Palace. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Marrakech and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.