Guide
Things to do in Marrakech
The places on this itinerary, by area.
Marrakech in 2 days
Two days are enough for the essentials if you don't try to see everything: one day for the medina and another for one or two palaces and a break. Save the desert trip for a longer stay or choose a very short one.
The plan in a few lines
- Day 1: the square, the Koutoubia and the souks.
- Day 2: a palace, a garden and free time.
- Book one experience at most: two days go by fast.
The days at a glance
| Day | Plan |
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| Day 1: The medina |
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| Day 2: A palace and a break |
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Day 1: the medina
The most important day: everything essential is close at hand.
Morning
The square and the Koutoubia
Start with the city's landmark to get your bearings.
Places: Jemaa el-Fna square, Koutoubia Mosque
Afternoon
Souks
Wander the souks at an easy pace; you don't need to see them all.
Places: Souks of the medina
Evening
The square at night
Go back to the square to see its other side.
Places: Jemaa el-Fna square
Leeway: If you get tired, a garden inside the medina is the nearest break.
Alternatives
If you'd rather start slowly
Swap the order: souks in the morning and the square in the late afternoon.
Day 2: a palace and a break
Choose little and enjoy it.
Morning
A palace
Pick one: whichever best fits your interests.
Places: Bahia Palace
Afternoon Optional
A garden or a hammam
A garden outside the medina or a hammam to end the trip without rushing.
Places: Jardin Majorelle
Evening Optional
One last round
Repeat what you liked most on the first day.
Leeway: Allow time for your departure transfer: don't squeeze it in at the last minute.
Alternatives
If you're more interested in history
Swap the palace for the Saadian Tombs, about 700 m away in the same area.
If you want to see the desert
With two days, only a short, nearby trip fits; compare before deciding.
If your plans change
If you have an extra day
Switch to the three-day version and add a nearby trip.
If you arrive on the afternoon of day one
Keep the square at dusk and move the souks to day 2.
Practical information
- Getting from the airport
- Marrakech-Menara airport is less than 5 km in a straight line from Jemaa el-Fna square. If you take a taxi, agree the fare before you get in or check that it uses the meter.
- Palace and garden opening hours
- The Jardin Majorelle opens every day from 8:00 to 18:30 (last entry at 18:00) and tickets are sold only on its official website. We haven't found official opening hours for the Bahia Palace published online: check at the ticket office or with your accommodation.
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