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.
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Travel insurance for MarrakechYou can walk around the city with good peace of mind knowing that there is absolutely no chance you would get mugged in Marrakech. That being said, you should still be vigilant about the safety of your personal belongings, especially in the souks or street markets of Marrakech.
Getting around Marrakech on foot is relatively easy. Most of the Red City's must-see sights can be found inside the walls of the medina. However, you may want to consider hiring a professional guide, as the medina's winding alleyways can be tricky to navigate.
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.
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. Travelers who choose to stay for longer will have the opportunity to get to know the city and see it at a more relaxed pace.
Marrakech is the most visited place in Morocco, which is the most visited country in Africa, but despite its status as a tourist magnet, the city isn't resting on its laurels.
Skirts. As mentioned, showing too much leg is disrespectful so try and pack at least knee length skirts or a midi skirt which comes down quite far. Don't take anything that is going be to flowy and come below the ankle. It will just drag on the sandy, dusty ground and get very dirty very quickly.
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.
In Morocco, you are only allowed to drink alcohol in licensed bars, restaurants, and hotels. As a tourist to Morocco, this should not be an issue for you. Every hotel and riad I stayed at in Morocco had a bar and/or sold alcohol.
Don't show affection in the public. Morocco is a conservative country in which religion is of the most importance to its people. It is not well seen for couples to kiss, or show affection publicly. However we held hands on a few occasions, like walking back from dinner and didn't received any reaction.
Morocco allows the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol must be purchased and consumed in licensed hotels, bars, and tourist areas. You can also buy alcohol in most major supermarkets. The alcohol section is usually in a separate room from the main supermarket.
Can unmarried couples sleep together in Morocco? While it is not permitted for an unmarried Moroccan couple to share a room, as non-Moroccans you won't encounter any problems (unless the establishment itself chooses not to allow it). However, public shows of affection should be kept to a minimum.
Is Marrakech safe at night? As long as you're near the city center and you don't venture far on the outskirts of Marrakech, your risk of being harassed, mugged or assaulted is very low. The city becomes much more alive at night and it's when street musicians and performers come to Jemaa el Fena.
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)
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.
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.