Marrakesh is one of the largest cities in Morocco. It is also known as the city of Luxury. It is such a beautiful city which attracts millions of tourists every year. Someone visiting Morocco will never miss visiting Marrakesh. UNESCO has listed Marrakesh as a World Heritage. It offers so many things for tourists to enjoy. If you are planning to visit Marrakesh, you should plan for two days to enjoy the beautiful places of this city.

When to Visit Marrakesh

There is no specific time to visit any city. When you can manage some time to visit any place, that is the best time. Spring is always the best choice for visiting Marrakesh. You can plan your trip in May, June, or September. This is the best time to enjoy the trip to Marrakesh. You can plan for a 2–3-day trip in Marrakesh. It’s sufficient to visit almost all the places within this time. As you are planning to visit one of the most liked tourist destinations in Morocco, you may plan accordingly with your flexibility. 

Good to know about Marrakesh

Marrakesh is popular for its heritage. It is one of the largest kingdoms of Morocco. You will find a lot of architectural creations in this city. This former imperial city has palaces, mosques, ancient buildings, and delicious food to eat.  

You must have a valid passport with a minimum of one blank page to visit Marrakesh. You may get an arrival visa for not more than 90 days. There are hardly any records of violent activities in this city. It means that you can walk around the city full of metal peace and enjoy the beauty of the city. You can use the US Dollars in Marrakesh or you can exchange the Dollars for Moroccan Dirham.

You will get the real taste of traditional food like Biriyani, Mutton Chop, Sandwiches, and fresh Juice in this city. Usually, people have dinner after sunset, and dinner is always followed by a special dessert. 

You can put on any comfortable dress in Marrakesh, but women should at least cover the shoulder and knees and men can put on shorts and t-shirts in the summer. Couples can visit this place without any hesitation and they can also hold their hands and roam around the city.  It is also fine about stolen kisses in some special circumstances. 

You can avail the metro rail from the airport to the major cities. You can avail of the Taxi at a fair rate to roam around the city. You can even enjoy a walk around the city and enjoy the beautiful view at night. You must know that tipping is not mandatory in Morocco as well as Marrakesh. But it is also a practice to give tips around 5 Dirham in any restaurant and it can be more based on the quality of the restaurants and the amount you have spent over there. 

You must use your right hand for eating food, handshaking, and handing over anything to anyone. You must not do anything disrespecting Islam. You should try to avoid beachwear, especially for women. You should not eat too much street food as you are not habituated to that.

What to see in Marrakesh

Medina

Medina is the old part of Marrakesh. In this place, you will find a lot of street shops where you will find your maximum items like silver and gold ornaments, food, etc. You will find the variations of food over there. It includes rich food down to very cheap food as well. It will be an interesting experience for you.

El Badi Palace

El Badi Palace is an old palace that was constructed in the late sixteen century. The original place consisted of more than 300 hundred rooms which covered a huge area. There were several gardens around the palace which increased its beauty. This palace has been made into a museum now with different detached compartments. The rooftop of the building provides you with a beautiful view of the city.

Marrakesh is famous for its world-renowned gardens. Gardens are so important in present days that Marrakesh is known as Garden City as well. You will find a peaceful environment in those gardens aways from the busy street. The plants are very unique and these gardens are open for all. There are a lot of villas inside the garden which look like a piece of heaven on earth. While visiting the gardens, don’t miss to visit the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. 

Koutoubia Mosque

Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakesh. It is located in Medina. It is visible from a long distance because of its 253 feet tall minaret. It can also help you to find out your location and direction of yours. This mosque was built in twelve centuries.

Jemaa El-Fna Square

Jemaa El-Fna Square is located next to the mosque and it is also called the central square. You find a lot of tourists in this place and street shops with fresh juice and souvenirs. You can buy the best souvenirs of Marrakesh from this central square. You will find some people here like the snake charmers, if you want to take photographs with them, they will demand money from you.

Marrakesh Leather

Marrakesh is also well known for the leather items like jackets, bags, clothes, shoes are very common among them. Most ternaries are located in the northern part of the medina. You can experience the process of preparing the lather. If you feel unsure about visiting the ternaries by yourself, visit them with a tour guide.

Bahia Palace

Bahia Palace was built in the 19th century. This palace is well preserved and it’s a great opportunity to visit history in the present time. This palace consists of 150 rooms and is surrounded by beautiful gardens.