A guide to Marrakesh
Take Marrakesh slowly, pairing the medina and its markets with gardens, courtyards and quiet breaks.
- Article
- Best for
- Medina souks and Atlas day trips
- When to go
- March to May, or October to November
- Suggested pace
- Three days
About Marrakesh
Marrakesh is intense at first and easier once the medina's logic clicks. The souks and the squares are the draw, and the Atlas foothills are close enough for a day out when it gets too much.
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