Marrakesh is Morocco's fourth-largest city and one of the country's major tourist spots. To see it, ideally, you'll want to allocate at least two to three days, although those with less time to spare can still enjoy the experience.
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Seven days is a perfect stay for all there is to see and do in Marrakech and to delve into the mysteries hidden in the nearby desert.
Visiting Marrakech in four days will allow you to see all the attractions of Marrakech, from its Medina to the Menara gardens, through its souks and, of course, the Jamaa el Fna square. In addition, you will have time to take an excursion that will take you to some of the magical locations that are in its surroundings.
So that you can recreate this trip for yourselves, we've put together a 5 day itinerary for visiting Marrakech, based on our own experiences. In terms of how many days you need in Marrakech, we think 5 days is the perfect length of time – as we hope this guide will prove.
Marrakech is a very interesting city, but despite this, for a first visit, 2 days are enough to get to know the main points of interest. However, Marrakech is a city where part of the fun is living its whole vibe and not so much visiting points A or B. So I suggest 3 days to visit Marrakech more calmly.
If you're the kind of person to get up reasonably early and spend a whole day outside, then you won't actually need 3 days in Marrakech – we found 2 full days was more than enough. If this is you, take a day trip to Essaouira on your 3rd day.
Casablanca is a more modern, business-oriented location. It still holds an enormous amount of history and interest, but combines that with bustling streets and a title of Morocco's business capital. Marrakech is a more popular tourist spot, combining phenomenal scenery and architecture with a remarkable history.
Marrakech is a fascinating Moroccan city. It's a destination that is full of magic, mystery, and overwhelming bustle. People from all over the world come to wander the small streets of this gorgeous city in search of dizzying exoticism.
Marrakech is an inexpensive city compared to any top tourist destination in Europe or the United States. Most of your budget will be destined to the flights and accommodation, since the price of food, drinks, souvenirs, museums and other attractions are relatively cheap.
The best time to visit Marrakech is in the spring and autumn when temperatures are consistently pleasant without getting unbearably hot. May and September are the most ideal months to visit as rainfall tends to be lower than the other autumn and spring months.
Past travelers have spent, on average, MAD126 ($12) on meals for one day and MAD63 ($6.20) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Marrakech for a couple is MAD930 ($91). So, a trip to Marrakech for two people for one week costs on average MAD9,625 ($945).
That's why I decided to share our 6 days itinerary from a few months ago in the city. One week in Marrakech was just perfect, enough days to see everything and visit some villages. Of course, if you don't have one week, I would recommend at least four days to enjoy the city.
Yes, you can wear jeans in Marrakech. You might want to avoid really tight-fitting jeans, partly because when it's hot they'll be really restrictive, and you might get stared at a little more. You can always wear a longer top that covers you up if you're worried about feeling uncomfortable.
You might think that wearing shorts in Marrakech is ok. Well, they are as long as they aren't booty shorts/ hot pants/ short shorts or anything that shows too much leg (short skirts are also a no-go)
Marrakech is a compact, walkable city. Photo: Canva Photos. Marrakech is a compact city and easily explored on foot, especially if you stay within the medina.
People in Marrakech are typically quite friendly and hospitable, and they'll go out of their way to make sure you enjoy yourself while visiting their country. Keep in mind that Morocca is a very conservative country.
Morocco can get mighty hot in the summer, with temps often topping 104°F (40°C). Avoiding July and August is a good idea for those uncomfortable with the heat. The best time to visit if you like warm – but not too warm – weather is autumn or spring.
Marrakesh comprises an old fortified city packed with vendors and their stalls. This medina quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is one of the busiest in Africa, with Jemaa el-Fnaa being the busiest square in the continent, and serves as a major economic center and tourist destination.