Your complete guide to Marrakech, done properly.
From the maze of the Medina to the peaks of the High Atlas — practical guides to help you plan a trip you'll actually enjoy, written by people who know the city.
Six guides that cover the essentials
Marrakech rewards a bit of planning. These are the pages most people need first — each one links out to more detailed guides.
Things to Do
The Jemaa el-Fna, the souks, palaces, gardens and hammams — what's actually worth your time.
Explore attractions →Where to Stay
Riad or hotel? Medina or Gueliz? A no-spin guide to choosing the right base for your trip.
Compare areas →Medina & Souks
How to navigate the old city, bargain properly, and find the souks worth getting lost in.
Get your bearings →Day Trips
The Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, the Agafay desert — the best trips out of the city, sorted by how much time you have.
Plan a day out →Weather & Best Time to Visit
Month-by-month temperatures and honest advice on when to go — and when to avoid the heat.
Check the climate →Travel Guide
Visas, money, SIM cards, safety and getting around — the practical stuff, in one place.
Get prepared →Ready-made itineraries & neighbourhoods
Featured guides
Browse more Marrakech guides, practical tips and neighbourhood deep-dives.
Jemaa el-Fna at Every Hour: A Visitor's Guide
What the square looks like at 9am, 3pm and 9pm — and how to enjoy it without the hassle.
Read the guide →First Time in Marrakech: 12 Things We Wish We'd Known
The honest, slightly unglamorous advice that makes a first visit go smoothly.
Read the guide →New to Marrakech planning?
Start with our practical travel guide — visas, money, safety and getting around, all in one place.
🎬 Marrakech Film Festival 2026: free e-pass registration opens 26 October
Marrakech International Film Festival returns from 20 to 28 November 2026. If you want to see films or attend festival conversations, circle Monday 26 October: that is when public e-pass applications open. Access is subject to approval and each screening’s capacity, so this is a planning opportunity—not a guaranteed free ticket to every event.
Marrakech is now on GMT
Morocco permanently returned to GMT on 20 September. Check flights, trains, bookings and devices.