Rose-red city of the Almoravids — the world's greatest public square, labyrinthine souks, extraordinary riads, and a sensory overload that is absolutely addictive.
A beautiful oasis restaurant in a lush garden in the heart of the medina — fresh Moroccan cuisine, excellent pastilla, and the most serene escape from the souks.
Modern Moroccan cuisine on a rooftop terrace overlooking the spice market — inventive dishes using traditional flavours in a stylish contemporary setting.
Run entirely by women — the most celebrated traditional Moroccan restaurant in Marrakech. Outstanding couscous, tagines, and bastilla in an elegant Guéliz setting.
One of the world's great hotels — a 1923 palace surrounded by 8 hectares of gardens in the medina. Churchill painted here. The gardens, hammam, and Churchill Bar are legendary.
King Mohammed VI's extraordinary private medina within the medina — 53 private riads connected by underground passages, butler service, and the finest spa in Morocco.
The world's greatest public square — snake charmers, storytellers, acrobats, and food stalls filling with smoke as the sun sets. Climb to a café terrace rooftop for the full panorama.
🌟 Hodophs insider tipArrive at 6pm and watch the square transform. The rooftop café on the north side of the square gives the best panoramic view. Eat at the food stalls for a genuine experience — vendors are competitive but the food is excellent.
Attraction
The Souks
The labyrinthine markets of the medina — dyers, leather workers, spice merchants, and carpet weavers each in their own quarter. Hire a guide for the first visit.
A 19th-century palace built for the Grand Vizier — extraordinary Moroccan craftsmanship, intricate tile work, painted ceilings, and lush orange-tree courtyards.
A botanical garden designed by French painter Jacques Majorelle — famous for its vivid cobalt blue buildings, now owned by the Yves Saint Laurent estate. The adjacent YSL Museum is outstanding.