Things to do in Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region, Morocco: The Best Neighborhoods

June 8, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Discover the best top things to do in Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region, Morocco including Medina of Essaouira, Rue Dar el Bacha, Dyers District, Gueliz, La Palmeraie, Tanneries.
Restaurants in Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region

1. Medina of Essaouira

Beach Essaouira Beach, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Excellent
60%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,484 reviews

Medina of Essaouira

Dar Zahira is a beautifully restored and charming riad for up to 6 persons. You'll get a private & cosy place for you and your travel companions.

Reviewed By Robinsons33 - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Always enjoyable to visit the medina Less hassle than in Marrakesh Corona has hit the medina and significant places have ceased trading or closed for reductions of the transmission. Which in turn has increased the poverty a bit but not threatening just quite sad to have been before the pandemic and thoroughly enjoyed every area. There is hope in the town and it’s a beautiful place with friendly people Always happy to return

2. Rue Dar el Bacha

Marrakech Morocco
Excellent
45%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

Rue Dar el Bacha

Reviewed By iansX8194HP - Ashford, United Kingdom

This is one of the streets leading into the Medina, off Rue dar el Glaoui by the guest Palace. We have seen the King's camels hobbled there once; these are magnificent animals, quite different from the ones you see and can ride on the fringes of the city. Do not try to take photos of the Palace guards, the Brigade they are not, as you will very quickly fall foul of the Palace police. The street has everything along it, museum, wonderful restaurants and hotels, most of the larger ones serve alcohol, street cafés, stalls and a range of shops selling everything you can think of, some the usual Medina wares, some are very upmarket boutiques including chic Moroccan clothing, antiques and jewellery, and our favourite carpet emporium is down towards the start of the Medina proper. We don't seem to get as much pressure to buy as you do once you dive into the main part of the Medina, and this is a gentle introduction to Souk shopping. The street is beginning to be developed with new rendering, more uniform shop fronts and the upmarket boutiques, although there have always been some along here, but you still have the crazy scooter riders, donkeys, locals working and cats sprawled around the parked scooters and they even have shelters and food and water by the Palace.

3. Dyers District

Marrakech Morocco
Excellent
29%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 14 reviews

Dyers District

Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia

We were fortunate to have just bumbled onto the Dyers souk and the hanging, drying coloured wool. We were completely ignored, no guides approached and no enticement to purchase anything which is likely why we enjoyed our visit so much.

4. Gueliz

La Ville Nouvelle, Marrakech Morocco
Excellent
23%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
8%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 877 reviews

Gueliz

Reviewed By 200taham - Casablanca, Morocco

My wife and I were looking for a waffle place and asked a random guy who happened to be an artist in the area. What happens next is just magic, he takes us to his shop and while at first we thought he would want to sell us something. It turned out to be a individualized drawing session for us with a story full of words of wisdom... my wife almost broke in tears, it was artsy, emotional and full of experience sharing. We ended up talking about his beautiful family and his life story. After about 30 mn of chatting and watching him finish the drawing. He ended up giving us the drawing for free.... Would highly recommend a stop by his workshop !

5. La Palmeraie

Marrakech Morocco +212 666-238473
Excellent
18%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
17%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 372 reviews

La Palmeraie

6. Tanneries

outside Bab Debbagh, Marrakech Morocco +212 614-893772 http://www.trek-morocco-desert.co.uk
Excellent
7%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
13%
Terrible
48%
Overall Ratings

2.0 based on 939 reviews

Tanneries

Leather tanning is the major industry in the city. It’s definitely worth a walk through this neighborhood.

Reviewed By sharrond763 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom

WHAT an interesting place and wow these people work so very hard to produce top quality leather. We were shown around by a young man and his friend who sadly became pests!! We paid them 200 dr and they chased us on their moped harassing us for more very unpleasant. I'm putting their pics up to warn you they say they are associated with the tanneries but I'm not sure. We were happy to pay but not be chased and pestered for more money such shame. Incredibly interesting place just be careful.

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