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What to Do in Marrakech: the 12 Places Worth Your Time (2026)

Discover Marrakech · 29 July 2026

What to Do in Marrakech: the 12 Places Worth Your Time (2026)

Squares, monuments, gardens and museums — our pick of the Marrakech essentials, with addresses, opening hours and prices, in the order to visit them.

Marrakech does not reward wandering at random. The medina is a maze, the monuments close early, and the afternoon heat tends to decide your schedule for you. This selection gathers the twelve places that genuinely matter — monuments, gardens, museums — in an order that holds together over two to three days.

The principle is simple: the medina in the morning, while the courtyards are still cool and the tour groups have not arrived; the gardens and museums of Guéliz late in the day, when the light turns low and golden; and the squares at dusk, as the city fills up. Every entry below gives its neighbourhood, its opening hours and, where one exists, its admission price.

A word on prices: entry fees for Morocco's public monuments change regularly and are almost always paid in dirhams, in cash. Carry change, and trust the price posted at the ticket desk over any third-party website.

1. Jemaa el-Fna

Arts & CultureMédina

The beating heart of Marrakech — a square with two entirely different faces, by day and by night.

Jemaa el-Fna is the great square at the foot of the medina, and the landmark every visit to Marrakech orbits. By day it belongs to the orange-juice sellers, the water carriers and the spice stalls; as dusk falls the food carts roll in and the square fills with storytellers, Gnaoua musicians and circles of onlookers.

Address
Place Jemaa el-Fna, Médina, Marrakech
Hours
Mon–Sun: 24h
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2. Koutoubia Mosque

Arts & CultureMédina

The 12th-century minaret the whole city navigates by.

The Koutoubia is the largest mosque in Marrakech, and its minaret — roughly 77 metres tall — remains the most visible point in the medina, thanks to an unwritten rule that no building around it may rise higher.

Address
Avenue Mohammed V, Médina, Marrakech
Hours
Mon–Sun: jardins en accès libre
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3. Medersa Ben Youssef

Arts & CultureMédina4.7/5 (5,923)

A historic monument from the 16th century, the Medersa Ben Youssef is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture.

A historic monument from the 16th century, the Medersa Ben Youssef is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. A former Koranic school, it is distinguished by its ornate central courtyard, intricate mosaics and 100 student rooms to explore.

Address
Place Ben Youssef Médina 40000, Marrakech
Hours
Mon–Sun: 9 AM–8 PM
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4. Bahia Palace

Arts & CultureMédina

A late-19th-century palace conceived as a sequence of courtyards and patios.

Built at the end of the 19th century for the grand vizier Ba Ahmed, the Bahia Palace spreads over nearly eight hectares and counts more than a hundred and fifty rooms, arranged around planted courtyards and open-air patios.

Address
Avenue Imam El Ghazali, Riad Zitoun el Jdid, Médina, Marrakech
Hours
Mon–Sun: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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5. Palais El Badii

Arts & CultureMellah4.4/5 (8,162)

16th-century palace with majestic ruins, offering a glimpse of Saadian architecture.

16th-century palace with majestic ruins, offering a glimpse of Saadian architecture. Vast courtyards, ponds and gardens bear witness to its ancient splendor. Unique archaeological site with underground tunnels and panoramic views of Marrakech.

Address
Ksibat Nhass, Marrakech 40000, Maroc
Hours
Mon–Sun: 9 AM–5 PM
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6. Le Jardin Secret

Arts & CultureMédina4.3/5 (6,210)

Historic 19th century garden restored in 2016, offering two distinct spaces: an exotic garden and an Islamic garden.

Historic 19th century garden restored in 2016, offering two distinct spaces: an exotic garden and an Islamic garden. Arab-Andalusian architectural complex with a panoramic tower and a traditional irrigation system.

Address
121, Rue Mouassine 40000, Marrakech
Hours
Mon–Sun: 9:30 AM–7:30 PM
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7. Maison de la Photographie

Arts & CultureMédina4.5/5 (2,817)

Private museum in the medina of Marrakech presenting a unique collection of historical photographs of Morocco (1879-1960).

Private museum in the medina of Marrakech presenting a unique collection of historical photographs of Morocco (1879-1960). Offers a visual perspective on the cultural evolution of the country through permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Address
46, Rue Ahal Fès 40000, Marrakech
Hours
Mon–Sun: 9:30 AM–7 PM
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8. Musée de la musique - Mouassine

Arts & CultureMédina4.6/5 (369)

Museum dedicated to Moroccan and African music in a restored 16th-17th century riad.

Museum dedicated to Moroccan and African music in a restored 16th-17th century riad. Exhibits traditional instruments, organizes concerts and offers an interactive experience with the possibility of trying certain instruments.

Address
4 Derb El Hammam 40000, Marrakech
Hours
Mon–Sun: 10 AM–6 PM
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9. Jardin Majorelle

Arts & CultureGuéliz4.4/5 (46,775)

Botanical garden of 9000 m² in Marrakech, created by Jacques Majorelle in 1922.

9000 m² botanical garden in Marrakech, created by Jacques Majorelle in 1922. Unique blend of Art Deco architecture, bright colors and exotic flora, purchased by Yves Saint Laurent in 1980.

Address
Rue Yves Saint Laurent 40000, Marrakech
Hours
Mon–Sun: 8 AM–6:30 PM
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10. Musée Yves Saint Laurent

Arts & CultureGuéliz4.2/5 (3,382)

Museum dedicated to Yves Saint Laurent, located near the Majorelle Gardens.

Museum dedicated to Yves Saint Laurent, located near the Majorelle Gardens. 4000 m² building designed by Studio KO, combining cubic brick architecture and velvety interior. Permanent exhibition of 400 m² presenting the couturier's work.

Address
Rue Yves Saint Laurent 40000, Marrakech
Hours
Mon: 10 AM–6:30 PM · Tue: 10 AM–6 PM · Wed: Closed · Thu–Sun: 10 AM–6:30 PM
Price
from 55 MAD
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11. Musée Pierre Bergé des Arts Berbères

Arts & CultureGuéliz4.3/5 (536)

Berber cultural museum inaugurated in 2011, presenting more than 600 objects collected by Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent.

Berber cultural museum inaugurated in 2011, presenting more than 600 objects collected by Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent. Located in the former workshop of Jacques Majorelle, it offers an immersive experience with thematic spaces and audiovisual elements.

Address
Rue Yves Saint Laurent 40000, Marrakech
Hours
Mon–Sun: 8 AM–6 PM
Price
from 110 MAD
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12. Menara Gardens

Arts & CultureMénara

A basin, a pavilion and an olive grove, with the Atlas as a backdrop.

The Menara gardens are laid out around a large basin dug in the 12th century to irrigate the olive grove that surrounds it, fed from the mountains by a network of underground channels.

Address
Avenue de la Ménara, Marrakech
Hours
Mon–Sun: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
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