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Lycée Victor Hugo
Category: Public utilities | District: Gueliz
Lycée Victor Hugo teaches classes from kindergarten to high school and follows the French school curriculum.
Berrima Mosque
Category: Monuments | District: Kasbah
Located beside Badia Palace, Berrima Mosque is also know as the King's Mosque. It was built in the 18th century by Sultan Mohamed Ben Abdellah.
Supratours
Category: Transportation | District: Hivernage
Supratours provides bus transportation to a range of places across the country at reasonable prices and with regular departures.
Aswak Assalam Supermarket (Bab Doukkala)
Category: Malls | District: Bab Doukkala
Asswak Essalam supermarket at Bab Doukkala sells all kinds of everyday items. Alcohol is not sold here.
Flower Market
Category: Malls | District: Gueliz
The flower market is a string of small florist shops selling and arranging bouquets upon request.
Art of Living Museum
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Doukkala
In the heart of the Marrakesh medina is the beautiful Art of Living Museum. A perfect place for discovery, this museum has joined with the well-known triptych Museum of Marrakech and the Ben Youssef Medersa to illustate authentic Moroccan traditions. Dedicated to ...
Train Station
Category: Transportation | District: Gueliz
The train station, recently completely renovated, is a modern architectural site built on two levels.
Marjane (Route de Casablanca)
Category: Malls | District: Daoudiate
Marjane, located on the Route de Casablanca, is a supermarket selling major international brands.
Embroiders' Souk
Category: Malls | District: Jemaa El Fna
The embroidery souk is made up of several shops in a small alleyway near the Ben Youssef Mosque. Several hand-made items like traditional tunics and sarongs are available for purchase.
Bahia Palace
Category: Monuments | District: Mellah
Bahia Palace is the masterpiece of grand vizier Si Moussa, who built this enormous building nearly two centuries ago. This magnificently decorated building displays the knowledge and skills of the best artisans of the time. Visitors can see the harem as well as the pa...
Chrob/Chouf Fountain
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
As described in its name which means "Wood and Admire", this Saadian fountain is one of the most beautiful in the medina. Built under Ahmed El Mansour (1578-1603) near the Ben Youssef Mosque, the facade is protected by a carved cedar canopy with polychrome and cursive ...
Agdal Gardens
Category: Monuments | District: Hivernage
The Agdal Gardens cover several hectares where visitors often join in a game of football and young couples escape for a bit of romance.
Asswak Assalam on the Route d'Essaouira
Category: Malls | District: Gueliz
Asswak Assalam on the Route d'Essaouira sells all kinds of everyday items. The store does not sell alcohol.
Bab Doukkala Mosque
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Doukkala
Dating back to 1558, the year of the hegira, Lalla Massouda initiated the construction of the Bab Doukkala Mosque.
Chichaoua
Category: Around the city | District: Chichaoua
The small village of Chichaoua is an ideal place to stop for a bite to eat on the way to Essaouira. You'll find several snack-bars and restaurants.
Woodworking souk
Category: Malls | District: Jemaa El Fna
The woodworking souk is filled with artisans and cabinet-makers, often working on their latest creations right in front of their shops.
Bab Aylen
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Ailen
Bab Aylen is a small door at the east end of the medina. Having withstood the Almohades invasion in 1129, this door is historically important.
Ben Salah Mosque
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Ailen
Built in 1321, Ben Salah Mosque was built by Sultan Abou Said Othman El Merini. Its outstanding feature is that it's one of the rare monuments from the time of the Merinides that still reveals the beauty of their artwork.
Medina Walls
Category: Monuments | District: Medina
Built during the Almoravides' time, the walls protect the medina from potential invaders. At nine metres high and more than 2 metres wide, the walls spread for 19 kilometres around the medina.
Ourika Valley
Category: Natural Sites | District: Ourika
Just an hour from Marrakesh, the Ourika Valley is filled with natural beauty, including seven waterfalls. Trekking and small hikes are an ideal way to enjoy this abundant green space filled with fresh bodies of water.
Majorelle Gardens
Category: Monuments | District: Daoudiate
Located in the heart of the Red City, Majorelle Gardens is one of the finest green spaces in Marrakesh. Founded in 1947 by Jacques Majorelle, an artist who arrived in Morocco in 1919. After his death, Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent purchased the gardens. Becau...
Mellah Market
Category: Malls | District: Mellah
Entirely covered, the Mellah market brings together fruit and vegetable vendors, meat, poultry and game butchers and even pastries, spices and flowers.
Dar M'nebhi Palace
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
Built by Sultan Moulay Abdelazize's Minister of War Mehdi M'nebhi, Dar M'nebhi was built between 1894 and 1908. This palace elegantly mixes Eastern and Western cultures thanks to creator's numerous European trips and several artistic influences. Today it houses the M...
Acima (Massira)
Category: Malls | District: Massira
Acima supermarket sells all kinds of food items.
Bab Agnaou
Category: Monuments | District: Kasbah
Bab Agnaou is one of the oldest doors in the city, built during the 12th century under the Almohades dynasty. A historical remnant, this stone door covers the Kasbah area, showing the grandeur of the Almohade dynasty.
Menara Gardens
Category: Monuments | District: Hivernage
Menara is not only a historical site in the city, but a symbol of the importance Marrakesh once had. Built following an order from the Almohades caliph in 1147, it was just a 200 metres by 150 metre pool used as resource during dry spells. In 1869 the pavillion was bu...
Ibn Tofail Hospital
Category: Public utilities | District: Gueliz
Ibn Tofail Hospital is the City of Marrakesh's civic hospital.
El Harti Stadium
Category: Public utilities | District: Hivernage
El Harti stadium is a sports field where national training and competitions take place.
Tannery district
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Ailen
The tannery district is isolated from the rest of the souks. This part of the medina is full of charm where visitors discover the leather-making techniques that they may not otherwise know about.
Dar el Glaoui
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Doukkala
Dating back to the beginning of the 20th century, Dar el Glaoui, the former home of the Pacha of Marrakesh, is an architectural jewel comprised of several beautiful and treed patios, all in a typical local decor, perfectly recording the richness of the arts and crafts h...
Places des 7 Saints
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Doukkala
Place des 7 Saints is a place where seven large pillars stand, on which are planted olive trees. Each pays respect to one of the seven patrons of Marrakesh, the founders of the city.
Sainte-Anne Church
Category: Monuments | District: Gueliz
Sainte-Anne Church is the only Catholic church in the city. It was built in 1930 when the city was under the French Protectorate. Each Sunday worshippers gather here, bringing a touch to the local and African cultures.
Ibn Zohor Hospital
Category: Public utilities | District: Sidi Mimoune
Ibn Zohor Hospital is located along the walls of the medina, near La Mamounia.
Post Office
Category: Public utilities | District: Gueliz
The central post office in Gueliz is the largest post office in the city.
Ben Youssef Medersa
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance fee: 10 dirhams The work of Saadian sultan Abdellah Al Ghalib who completed the construction between 1564-65, as inscribed on the wooden lintel above the door. The medersa was used for more than four centuries, welcomin...
Wholesale Vegetable Market
Category: Malls | District: Sidi Ghanem
Several vendors come from all across the province to sell their goods at the wholesale vegetable market.
Place du 16 Novembre
Category: Monuments | District: Gueliz
Place du 16 November is at the intersection of two main avenues in Marrakesh: Avenue Hassan II and Avenue Mohammed V.
Bab Berrima
Category: Monuments | District: Mellah
Bab Berrima is a small door located near the Royal Palace, at the tinsmith square in Mellah.
Narjiss Private Hospital
Category: Public utilities | District: Gueliz
Narjiss Private Hospital is a private hospital in Marrakesh.
Jemaa el Fna
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
Jemaa el Fna is a must-see for anyone visiting Marrakesh. This large square is home to a number of shops and is always full of surprises. Acrobats, dancers, snake charmers, monkeys as well as small carts selling orange juice for 4 dirhams. At night, the atmospher...
Wilaya
Category: Public utilities | District: Bab El Khemis
The Wilaya is an administrative office that deals with several questions and authorizations, as well as regional development.
Bab Ighli
Category: Monuments | District: Kasbah
Bab Ighli provides direct access to the Route de l'Ourika, from the Royal Palace at Bab el Ahmar.
Lalla Takerkoust Dam
Category: Natural Sites | District: Lalla Takerkoust
Located 45 minutes from Marrakesh, the Lalla Takerkoust Dam is a nature-lover's paradise at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. It's a popular spot for swimming, fishing and more!
Marjane (Massira)
Category: Malls | District: Massira
Marjane, on the Route d'Essaouira is a large supermarket.
Marrakech-Menara Airport
Category: Transportation | District: MHamid
The Marrakech-Menara Airport has recently been renovated and includes many modern and innovative features. Thanks to its honey-comb-like structures on the exterior, the sunlight floods the interior. Some of its energy comes from solar energy.
Rahba Ladima (Spice square)
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
Rahba Ladima Square, also known as the Spice Square, is a superbe place in the middle of the souks where several basket sellers have also set up shop. All around them are herbalists with a cure of every kind of illness and condition imaginable. Up above, the multi-colo...
Fire Station
Category: Public utilities | District: Gueliz
The majority of the city's fire trucks and vehicles are parked at and based out of the fire station in Gueliz.
Bab Ed Debbagh
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Ailen
Bab Ed Debbagh is one of the doors that provides access to the tannery region. Its outstanding feature is in its mehandres architecture style, with five angles and corners.
Military Hospital
Category: Public utilities | District: Gueliz
The military hospital is a free service for military personnel and their family, but the rest of the community must pay for services.
El Harti Park
Category: Monuments | District: Gueliz
El Harti park is a beautifully treed garden where the youth of Marrakesh hang out. Children's play equipment is also found here.
Bab El Makhzen
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
Bab El Makhzen, the door to the Governor's Palace as it's also know, was once exclusively reserved for sultans to pass through.
Bab Rob
Category: Monuments | District: Kasbah
Rob, meaning products made from grape fermentation including wine, Bab Rob was used to control smugglers entering the city.
Bab Atlas Roundabout
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Atlas
The Bab Atlas Roundabout is the intersection between the Route de Fes and the last turnoff to the Route de Ouarzazate, before crossing the Ourika River.
el Khemis Souk
Category: Monuments | District: Bab El Khemis
This souk is filled with craftsmen and blacksmiths hiding behind some antique shops. What's peculiar about this souk is that it's open to everyone. On the other side of the el Khemis garden, each day of the week in particular Thursday and Sunday mornings, vendors set u...
Bab Lakssour
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Doukkala
Bab Lakssour provides access to the medina and the souks, passing through the beautiful Mousassine neighbourhood.
Tiskiwine Museum
Category: Monuments | District: Mellah
The Tiskiwine Museum is housed in a large building built during the 20th century and displays the personal collection of anthropologist Bert Flint. On display are traditional cultural object from across Morocco. In Hispanic-Moorish style, the house is also an architec...
Bab Aghmat
Category: Monuments | District: Sidi Youssef Ben Ali
This door takes its name from the former capital Haouz, before the founding of Marrakesh.
Bab Nkob
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Doukkala
Bab Nkob is an immense door built during the French protectorate. It separates yet unifies the medina and the new city.
Mellah
Category: Monuments | District: Mellah
Founded in 1558 by Moulay Abdallah, the Mellah district was designated as the Jewish quarter in Marrakesh. At the time of the Spanish religious wars, Jewish refugees were escaping the country, and were offered this little piece of security by the Sultan. In response, ...
Palmeraie
Category: Natural Sites | District: Palmeraie
The Palmeraie in Marrakesh is where both young and old palm trees continue to grow. A tour allows visitors to discover and take advantage of several activities like camel-riding.
Lycée Hassan II
Category: Public utilities | District: Hivernage
Lycée Hassan II is one of the biggest public schools in the city.
Tinsmiths Square
Category: Monuments | District: Mellah
This pretty square in the heart of Mellah is an ideal stop before heading out to explore the area. Glass and metal workers are set up here creating beautiful lamps, as well as other shops, snack bars and restaurants.
Congress Centre
Category: Monuments | District: Hivernage
The Congress Centre hosts some of the most prestigious events held in Marrakesh, like the international film festival and the famous kaftan fashion show. Several conferences and seminars also take place here on a regular basis.
Saadian Tombs
Category: Monuments | District: Kasbah
Forgetten for several centuries, the Saadian Tombs are an archeological remains from the Saadian dynasty. Three finely decorated rooms, constructed with the finest materials and craftsmanship have resisted the test of time. It contains the mausoleum of 60 Saadian tomb...
Bab Doukkala
Category: Monuments | District: Bab Doukkala
Bab Doukkala is known for its passage and lively neighbourhood. It dates back to the Almoravides time, around the end of the 13th century.
Koutoubia
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
Koutoubia is considered one of the most beautiful sites in North Africa. Erected by the Almohades at the end of the 12th century, Koutoubia is the most impressive mosque in Marrakesh with its 70-metre high minaret visible for more than 50 kilometres. Koutoubia is one ...
Tamansourt
Category: Around the city | District: Tamansourt
The City of Tamansourt is a new residential area built in recent years.
Mouassine Mosque also known as Al-Achraf Mosque
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
The Mouassine Mosque, located in the neighborhood of the same name, was build by Saadian Sultan Al Ghalib Bi-Allah. To the right of the mosque is the fountain with the same name and to the left, the souks and bazaars. It's also known as Al-Achraf Mosque and has th...
American School
Category: Public utilities | District: Palmeraie
The American School was built in 1995 in the Palmeraie area of Marrakesh and follows the American curriculum. Students from primary to high school attend this school and classes are taught only in English.
Koutoubia Minaret
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
In Hispanic-Moorish architectural style, the minaret is 77 metres high was completed under the reign of Yacoub el Mansour, grandson of Abd el-Moumen, at the end of the 12 century. A network of interlaced ornamental decor, arches, ceramic strips decorate the exterior ...
Bab El Khemis
Category: Monuments | District: Bab El Khemis
Bab El Khémis is an entrance at the north end of the medina. It's only fitting that El Khemis, meaning Thursday, hosts a popular weekly market on this day.
City Hall
Category: Public utilities | District: Jemaa El Fna
City hall is located between Gueliz and Jemaa el Fna, near the city walls.
Ben Youssef Mosque
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
Ben Youssef Mosque is one of the oldest in the city. Dating back to the 11th century, it was built to honour one of the seven saints in the city, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali. Its 40-metre high minaret is decorated with several patterns.
Acima (Guéliz)
Category: Malls | District: Gueliz
Acima, a supermarket, sells all kinds of food products.
El Badii Palace
Category: Monuments | District: Kasbah
El Badii Palace was built between 1578 and 1603 by Saadian Sultan Ahmed Al mansour Dhahbi. At the time it was considered the most majestic palace in the entire Kingdom with many treasures in each of the 300 rooms. In fact, it's name means the incomparable palace. In...
The Souks
Category: Malls | District: Jemaa El Fna
Open everyday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., but Friday afternoons many shops are closed. It's very big and feels like a labyrinth. You must visit all parts of the large souks. The dyers' souk changes colours practically every day. Stop by the metalsmith area, El Kelin s...
Ouzoud Waterfalls
Category: Natural Sites | District: Ouzoud
Ouzoud Waterfalls are known for their dizzying heights and swimming holes at the foot of the falls where families and friends gather in the summer months. The pools and waterfalls are accessible by a staircase. Several monkeys also live here.
Bab Doukkala Bus Station
Category: Transportation | District: Bab Doukkala
Buses from all across Morocco service the Bab Doukkala Bus Station. The fares are consistent with the quality of the vehicles.
Museum of Marrakesh
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
The Museum of Marrakesh is located in the heart of former Mnebhi Palace, in the heart of the medina. It highlights two main themes: contemporary art and heritage art, spread out throughout various rooms of the home in a distinct manner. On display are old ceramic, lik...
Race of Morocco WTCC Stadium
Category: Monuments | District: Route de l'Ourika
The stands are located inside the Race of Morocco WTCC building, a metal building build opposite the urban track where where the FIA WTCC was held from 2007 to 2010.
Artisan Collective, Avenue Mohammed V
Category: Malls | District: Jemaa El Fna
This complex brings together all kinds of artisans from across the country, allowing visitors to see the rich diversity of Moroccan artisans.
Bab Taghzout
Category: Monuments | District: Bab El Khemis
Bab Taghzout is an old door now in the centre of the medina, which was built on the other side in the Sidi Bel Abbes area.
Metro
Category: Malls | District: Bab Atlas
Metro sells foodstuff for both individuals and businesses and also provides catering services and facilities.
Bab Doukkala Market
Category: Malls | District: Bab Doukkala
Fruit and vegetable sellers as well as butchers and chicken producers set up at the vaste grounds of the Bab Doukkala Market.
Arset el Bilk
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
This small park located on the edge of Jemaa el Fna has several old trees which rise above the medina roofs. This place is very popular in summer months with people seeking shade.
Mouassine Fountain
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
The Mouassine Fountain is one of the biggest fountains still in use in the medina today. Built in 1570 by Saadian Moulay Abdallah, it's still admired by passers-by. Made from stucco and carved cedar, it has maintained its beauty over the centuries and generations. Tou...
Bab Ahmar
Category: Monuments | District: Mellah
Bab Ahmar, meaning red door, is an old door located around Mellah. Consisting of four doors, two pedestrian access entrances and two reserved for vehicles, it was built under a house and is several metres long.
Bab Jdid
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
Bab Jdid marks the division between Hivernage and the Medina, and is located across from La Mamounia. This part of the walls is very well conserved and very beautiful.
Bab Ksiba
Category: Monuments | District: Kasbah
Bab Ksiba is an old door dating back to the Almohades dynasty. A small break in the walls, the entrance provides direct access to the south end of the Kasbah area where a number of royal palaces are located. It's also known as Bab el Makhzen.
CTM
Category: Transportation | District: Hivernage
CTM is a bus transportation company with regular departures across the country at a reasonable price.
Grand Stade
Category: Public utilities | District: Palmeraie
The Grand Stade in Marrakesh is one of the largest stadiums in the country. It can hold up to 45,000 people and can accommodate a range of sports from football to athletics.
Koutoubia Gardens
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
Koutoubia Gardens are opposite the mosque. Rose bushes and orange trees provide shelter for the several couples that stop by for a bit of romance.
Setti Fatma
Category: Around the city | District: Ourika
One hour from Marrakesh, Setti Fatma is a charming little village along a peaceful river, under the shade of several large trees. Several restaurants line the river where visitors can dine right beside the water.
Ben Guerir
Category: Around the city | District: Ben Guerir
The village of Ben Guerir is a rural community known for its phosphate mine and military base, the most important base in Morocco.
Cyber Park
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
Cyber Park is a centuries-old park recently renovated to include wi-fi connection and several internet stations in the middle of the gardens. The gardens spread from the walls of the city all the way to Jemaa el Fna.
Kimahin (Musicians) souk
Category: Malls | District: Jemaa El Fna
Kimahin souk, otherwise known as the musicians souk, brings together artisans who make traditional musical instruments like guembri, derboukas, flutes, djembe.
Dar Bellarj
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
Entrance fee: 15 dhs Dar Bellarj is the foundation and museum founded in a former sanctuary for wounded storks by founders Susanna Biedermann and Max Alioth. Foundation Dar Bellarj's mission is the protection of Moroccan culture, in all its forms. Tel: +212 24...
Royal Theatre
Category: Monuments | District: Hivernage
The Royal Theatre is a cultural space where the Royal Symphony and other cultural events are held. With its dome and pillars, the building is an architectural gem.
Chouari Souk
Category: Malls | District: Jemaa El Fna
The Chouari souk is filled with the scent of cedar and beeswax, very magical indeed. You'll find a range of items for sale from boxes to kitchen items to boardgames made from cedar but also lemon, walnut and even thuya wood.
French Consulate
Category: Public utilities | District: Hivernage
The French consulate offers services to French citizens living in Marrakesh.
Almazar Shopping Centre
Category: Malls | District: Route de l'Ourika
Almazar shopping centre houses dozens of international brands. Carrefour, the supermarket chain, is located on the lower level.
Dar Si Saïd Museum
Category: Monuments | District: Jemaa El Fna
With so many beautiful artifacts to see, the museum is worth the detour. Carpets, jewellery, daggars, ottomans, chests, different leather crafts are all on display. But the painted wood ceilings, mosaic-covered walls and wooden doors are also very impressive. Tel: ...
Asni
Category: Around the city | District: Asni
The village of Asni is a rural community up in the Atlas Mountains. It's the departure point for several treks and hikes heading toward Imlil and Ifni Lake or to Toubkal, the highest point in the Atlas Mountains, rising 4,167 metres.
Sup de Co
Category: Public utilities | District: Daoudiate
Sup de Co is the graduate school for business studies in Marrakesh.
Dar Takafa
Category: Monuments | District: Daoudiate
Free entrance. Like the name suggests, Dar Takafa Maison de la Culture hosts exhibits, shows, meet-and-greets, all genres of artists. This place is more and more popular as an event space, like On danse. A library is also located on site. Tel: +212 5 24 33...
Tamesloht
Category: Around the city | District: Tamesloht
The village of Tamesloht is a rural community located 20 minutes from Marrakesh and is known for its pottery production.
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