Places to visit in Marrakech
Moroccan city with a fortified medieval medina, souks and the 12th century Koutoubia mosque.
Koutoubia Marrakech
Koutoubia is the most important mosque in Marrakech and one of the best places to visit in Marrakech.
It was designated as one of the largest in the Islamic world at the end of its construction in 1158. Its minaret rises about 77 metres, including its finial. However, as with other mosques, access to it is forbidden to non-Muslims. For those who do not have the possibility of entering it, you will have to content yourself with contemplating it from the outside. You can enjoy the animation in the streets around this gathering place and contemplate the gardens.
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Place Jemaa el-Fna is one of the most traditional places to visit in Marrakech, mixing diversity and international cultures. It is a place of exchange and sharing, an international symbol of Morocco. It is located southwest of the Medina. Its popularity and its entertainment attract more than a million visitors each year.
Bahia Palace
Built in the 19th century, the Bahia Palace is one of the most important architectural works in Marrakech. Its architecture is sumptuous and spectacular. It is located south of the Medina, near the Casbah and the old Jewish quarter of the Mellah in Marrakech.
Medersa Ben Youssef
Medersas are Islamic religious schools. The Medersa Ben Youssef was the largest Koranic school in Morocco and one of the largest in North Africa. It has 130 rooms, which accommodated up to 800 students. It is a jewel of Saadian architecture wich makes it in our top picks of Places to visit in Marrakech.
Le Jardin Secret Médina
Le Jardin Secret is an oasis garden located on Rue Mouassine, in the heart of the medina of Marrakech, Morocco. This garden is one of the best places to visit in Marrakech, it was laid out in the mid-19th century by the caid al-Hajj Abd-Allah U-Bihi for his palace, on the site of a 16th-century Saadian palace.
The garden is filled with fountains, ponds, palm trees and fruit trees, as well as many species of flowers and exotic plants. There are also red brick and stucco buildings, as well as shaded terraces, ideal for resting in the shade.
The secret gardens of the Medina are considered one of the hidden gems of Marrakech and are highly appreciated by visitors for their beauty and calm.
Majorelle Garden
The Majorelle Garden is a botanical garden located in Marrakech, Morocco. It was created by the French painter Jacques Majorelle and was opened to the public
in 1947.
The garden is known for its art deco architecture and its collection of rare tropical plants, including many species of trees, cacti and palms. Indeed, it presents more than 300 species and extends over nearly 1 hectare. There is also a central fountain and numerous pools and canals running through the garden. The garden has become a popular tourist attraction in Marrakech and was classified as a Historic Monument in 1962.
Jacques Majorelle’s former Art Deco studio now houses the Musée Pierre Bergé des Arts Berbères. In 2022, the Majorelle Garden is designated the second most beautiful garden in the world, according to a list of the English site HouseFresh which has
aggregated the opinions of tens of thousands of tourists.
El Badiî Palace
The Palais el Badiî is a royal palace located in Marrakech, Morocco. It was built at the end of the 16th century by the Saadian Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur and was designed as a symbol of the power and wealth of the Saadian Empire.
Indeed, it was built to celebrate the victory over the Portuguese army, in 1578, in the battle of the Three Kings. The palace was built using many precious materials, such as gold, silver, marble and precious wood, and included over 350 rooms, a lush garden and a mosque.
Although the palace was stripped and dismantled on the orders of Sultan Moulay Ismail from the late 17th century, it still remains a popular tourist attraction in Marrakech today thanks to its huge esplanade carved out of gardens.
From 2011 to 2022, the El Badiî Palace was the main stage of the Marrakech du Rire comedy festival founded by Jamel Debbouze.
The Saadian Tombs
Located in the heart of the Kasbah of Marrakech, south of the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square, the Saadian Tombs are a historic royal necropolis in Marrakech. They date from the time of the Saadian dynasty and more particularly from the reign of Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603). They were opened to the public the year of their discovery, in 1917. The Saadian Tombs are among the most visited places in Marrakech because of the beauty of their decoration.
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