Top Things to do in Marrakech
Top 10 Architectural Buildings in Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
The “Red City” of Marrakesh is a magical place, brimming with markets, gardens, palaces, and mosques. Exploring the intimate courtyards and snaking alleyways of the historic Medina can easily eat up a day. Find inner peace at the serene Jardin Majorelle or take in the beauty of one of the city’s historic mosques (taking note that, unless you are Muslim, you are not allowed to enter).
Restaurants in Marrakech
1. Bab Debbagh
2. Medersa Ben Youssef
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,198 reviews
Reviewed By 194fs - London, United Kingdom
Recommend a visit to this very beautiful building - the tiles and architecture are fantastic and worth a visit!
3. Palacio da Bahia
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4.5 based on 13,185 reviews
After your hammam at Mythic Oriental, come for a stroll in this extravagant 19th century palace. You’ll be able to prolong your relaxation with the beauty and quiet offered here.
Reviewed By awais1989 - London, United Kingdom
Very beautiful palace, definitely worth visiting, the unique North African artistry and intricate designs are all over the palace
4. Marrakech Train Station
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4.5 based on 1,475 reviews
Reviewed By Sydneyjaq - Sydney, Australia
A very efficient and clean station with helpful staff, signage in English and Arabic, good public toilets and a coffee shop if you have to wait a while. Make sure you buy your tickets a day or two before you travel so you secure a seat, otherwise you might miss out as the trains get very full.
5. Aromatimri
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Depuis 1968, AROMATIMRI est une référence de la haute cosmétique naturelle à Marrakech. Sa tradition familiale et artisanale a servi à l'élaboration de ses produits pour le soin de la santé et de la beauté. Les secrets passés de génération en génération font d'AROMATIMRI une entreprise de cosmétiques de prestige.
Reviewed By TamaraHamovic - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
The most inconspicuous shop doorway if there ever was one! If it hadn’t been for the enticing TripAdvisor recommendations I would have not been stubborn enough to look and go in. But, once you enter, it is like something out of a Harry Potter style novel. You’re transported into a different world where time seems to stand still while you discover various essences the shop owner mixes himself in the back of the store. These essences can the. Be transformed into perfumes and/or added to your own choice of Argan oil skin/body products. I couldn’t resist and got oil and alcohol based perfumes and Argan oil products and several days on I still smell the perfume on my clothes! There are also culinary Argan oil products too if you are that way inclined. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip and a must for any visitor to come and experience, even if you don’t buy anything, as there is no pressure from the proprietor whatsoever, in contrast to most of the rest of Marrakech!
6. Saadian Tombs
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4.0 based on 5,369 reviews
The Saadian Tombs are located just outside Marrakech and were constructed during the reign of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur in the late 16th century. This is the resting place of al-Mansur, his family, and other notable officials from that era. These tombs were discovered in 1917; restoration began shortly thereafter. Today, much of its original splendour has been restored.
Reviewed By carolas936 - Marietta, United States
This mausoleum (dating from 1557), on the south side of the Kasbah Mosque, contains interments of about sixty members of the Saadi Dynasty, the most notable being sultan Ahmad al-Mansour (1578-1603). Important burials are inside the tomb building, while lesser members of the family are outside in the walled garden. Al-Mansour lies in the exquisite "Chamber of the 12 Pillers", with its imported Italian marble, intricate and geometric tile work, gilded honeycomb muqarnas (decorative plasterwork), and elaborate ceilings stunning in detail and vibrant color. The nearby "Chamber of the Three Niches" houses important princes while some 170 chancellors and wives are interred in the garden. The courtyard mausoleum of al-Mansour's mother is beautifully inscribed with poetic blessings. Several decades after al-Mansour's death, the Alawite Sultan Moulay Ismail walled off the tombs to erase his predecessors legacy. They were rediscovered in 1917 from aerial photographs, and lovingly restored by a French organization, the Beaux-arts service. The entrance to the tombs is on the Rue de la Kasbah near the Kasbah Mosque and the ruins of the El Badi Palace. They are open daily from 9am to 5pm, with an entrance of of 10dhs. Ticket lines can be long, so a visit early in the morning will generally be cooler and more pleasant. Unfortunately (for English speakers), there is little information in English, so hiring a local guide can enhance your appreciation of the tombs.
7. Bab Taghzout
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Koutoubia Mosque
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4.0 based on 5,573 reviews
Reviewed By MrJD79
A must see site when visiting Marrakech. The grounds are kind the mosque are beautiful. The inside of the Mosque is equally beautiful with stunning architecture. The mosque is the prominent site in Medina and can be seen from most places. Bring a Muslim, I attended Friday prayers at the mosque and would highly recommend this to any Muslim visitors. Be advised to get there early however, as it does get extremely busy.
9. Bar Er Robb
10. Royal Palace of Marrakech
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2.5 based on 94 reviews
Although you are not allowed to go inside the palace, it is still interesting to see from the outside from an architectural and historical standpoint. Plus, you’ll get a breather from the hustle and bustle of the center of town.
