Marrakech

A sensory explosion of colour, sound, and scent. Marrakech's ancient medina is a maze of souks, riads, and palaces, while the Atlas Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop.

Best time to visit

Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec

Essentials

Currency: MAD
Language: Arabic / French
Timezone: Casablanca

Average temperatures

Jan 18°Feb 20°Mar 23°Apr 25°May 29°Jun 34°Jul 38°Aug 38°Sep 33°Oct 28°Nov 22°Dec 19°

Things to do

Get lost in the souksVisit Jardin MajorelleStay in a traditional riadHaggle at Jemaa el-FnaaDay trip to the Atlas MountainsVisit Bahia Palace

Local cuisine

TagineCouscousMint teaPastilla

Jemaa el-Fnaa is the beating heart of Marrakech. By day it's a market; by night it transforms into an open-air carnival of food stalls, musicians, storytellers, and snake charmers.