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Koutoubia Mosque with the snowy Atlas Mountains behind Marrakech

Morocco

Meet travelers in Marrakech

Souqs, riad courtyards and desert trips under the Atlas Mountains

Marrakech is a feast for the senses: the busy Jemaa el-Fnaa square, souqs full of colour and calm riad courtyards. Many travelers share trips from here to the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara, which are cheaper and more fun as a group.

Best time to visit
March to May and September to November
Warm days and cool nights; summer is very hot, winter nights cold.
Country
Morocco
Africa

Where travelers stay in Marrakech

  • Me

    Medina

    Souqs, riads and Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

  • Gu

    Gueliz

    The modern centre with cafés, galleries and restaurants.

  • Hi

    Hivernage

    Hotels, rooftop bars and nightlife.

  • Ka

    Kasbah

    Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and quieter lanes.

Things to do together

  • Share a two- or three-day Sahara trip to Merzouga or Zagora.
  • Visit Jardin Majorelle and the YSL museum.
  • Take a cooking class in a riad.
  • Day-trip to the Atlas Mountains and the Ourika Valley.

Staying safe in Marrakech

  • Politely ignore unofficial guides offering directions in the medina.
  • Agree on taxi prices before getting in, or use petits taxis with a meter.
  • Dress modestly in the medina and ask before photographing people.

More advice in our safety guide.

How to find a travel buddy for Marrakech

  1. 1. Add your trip. Choose Marrakech from the city suggestions and set your dates.
  2. 2. See who overlaps. Your trip shows travelers heading to Marrakech on overlapping dates.
  3. 3. Connect. Like profiles you’re interested in; a mutual like opens a conversation.

Marrakech FAQ

How do I meet other travelers in Marrakech?

Add your Morocco trip with dates in Travel Datings to see travelers on the same dates and share desert trips, riads or cooking classes.

How do I get to the Sahara from Marrakech?

Most people join a two- or three-day tour by minibus over the Atlas Mountains; sharing it with friends makes it better.

Should I stay in a riad?

Yes, at least for a few nights: riads in the medina are calm, beautiful and close to everything.

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