Places To Visit In Marrakesh

Bahia Palace, which dates to the late 19th century, carries historical significance as the former private residence of Grand Vizier Bou Ahmed. Its facade and interiors, magnificent works of art and architecture, both depict the splendour and grandeur of that time. The palace is one of the most magnificent places to visit in Marrakech for its stunning ceilings, zellige tiles, wrought iron artworks, marble courtyard, and beautiful gardens.

The Jardin Majorelle Garden, complete with tranquil ponds, streams, exotic flora, and a water fountain, provides a welcome respite from the city's typical desert environment. It's a great place to spend time with family and friends, and it also has a cafe, a gift shop, and a bookstore. There is also a Jardin Majorelle studio, which now serves as a museum of Berber artistry

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The Medina and souks are two of the most well-known Marrakech tourist attractions, offering a variety of exciting experiences. Medina is the old city in Marrakech, complete with narrow streets, traditional Moroccan houses, historical structures, and souks, which are traditional street markets. Exploring Medina allows you to learn about local life while you can shop for local items and sample regional cuisine at souks, such as Babouche, El-Attarine, and Cherratine.

The Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech's biggest mosque, is a stunning example of the city's incredible architecture and a genuine relic of the Almohad era. Built-in 1162, this building impresses everyone with its 70-metre-tall minaret, ornate walls, carved windows, well-kept garden, central courtyard, and pointed meridian arches. One of the things to see in Marrakech in the evening, the mosque will amaze you with its incredible beauty when it gets illuminated after sunset.

The Jemaa el-Fnaa square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a favourite spot for locals to hang out with friends and have fun. This square is one of the most well-liked Marrakech tourist attractions for being packed with street food eateries, restaurants, bars, and local goods vendors. It comes alive after sunset with live music performances and is a great location to enjoy the city's nightlife

The Dar Si Said Museum is home to a vast collection of handcrafted Moroccan relics, artefacts, tools, instruments, weapons, and everyday items. This place has almost everything used by Moroccans from modern carpets to antique chests. The oldest museum in Marrakech, known as the Museum of Moroccan Arts, is amongst the most exciting places to visit in Marrakech, attracting both visitors and locals with its extensive collection and striking architecture.

This mausoleum complex is the ancient resting place of 66 members of the Saadian dynasty, who ruled Marrakech from 1524 to 1668. From the celebrated king, Al-Mansour to his successors and relatives were all laid here to rest, making it a significant historical location in Marrakech. These tombs were found in 1912, and to preserve them, a wall and renovations were made.

Almoravid Koubba is the only surviving historic structure of Almoravid architecture in Marrakech. It is one of the most interesting things to see in Marrakech for its elaborate designs and decorations, such as palms, pinecones, and tree leaves. Its windows are the symbol of the Benimerin and the Almohades dynasties while calligraphy shows the earliest cursive inscription discovered in North Africa in Maghribi script.

The museum in the Dar Menebhi Palace was built in the nineteenth century and is an excellent example of Andalusian architecture. The patio (and chandelier), hammam, and collection of ancient Quranic inscriptions, ceramic art, vibrant mosaics, weapons, coins, paintings, and other typical Moroccan objects are some of the museum's major highlights. It also hosts a number of temporary exhibitions that illustrate the region's art and culture.

Manara Garden is a popular destination for both locals and visitors to escape city life and spend quality time with friends or family. It is a lavish garden surrounded by olive groves, which give the garden a spectacular appeal, and the sparkling waterbody in the middle ups the charm factor of the location. The pavilion, known as a minzeh, serves as a vantage point for admiring the beauty of the garden.

El Badi Palace of the late 16th century is in ruins today but still attracts for its amazing architecture depicting the grandeur of Saadian rulers. It features courtyards, pavilions with mosaic floors, pools, and manicured gardens, prayer halls, fountains that add to the charm of the palace. The panoramic beauty of Marrakech from the top of the palace walls is another not to be missed attraction of the palace.

If you want to add some ultimate thrills to your Morocco tour, include a day trip to Tizi-n’Test Pass, which is one of the most amazing places to visit in Marrakech. A natural wonder in the high Atlas Mountains, this pass runs steeply and zigzags between Marrakech and Taroudant. The views of the mountains and the Draa Valley from the pass will leave you awe-struck and wanting to return.