Things to do in Marrakech this weekend

High Atlas

1-hour drive to Imlil for Berber villages, waterfalls and snow-capped peaks.

Gueliz

Yves Saint Laurent's cobalt-blue garden of cacti, palms and bamboo.

Hivernage

Belly dancers, world DJs and Moroccan cocktails — the late-night Marrakech classic.

Medina

Labyrinth of leather, lanterns, spices and rugs — haggle hard, drink the mint tea.

Medina

19th-century palace of carved cedar, zellige tile and orange-tree courtyards.

Medina

UNESCO square — snake charmers by day, food stalls and storytellers by night.

Moroccan / café · Kasbah

Camel burgers, storytelling nights and cooking classes — backpacker classic.

Traditional Moroccan · Medina

Set-menu feast in a candlelit riad — six courses, mint tea, fountain music.

Haute Moroccan · Hivernage

Legendary palace-hotel restaurant — pastilla, lamb mechoui, royal service.

Mediterranean · Medina

Tile courtyard hidden off a souk lane, tortoises and orange trees included.

Modern Moroccan · Medina

Rooftop with souk views, contemporary tagines and a great cocktail list.