8 Days in Marrakech: What to Do and See in Marrakech

Day 1 | Morning

Yves Saint Laurent Mansion

Opening Hours: October - April 8:00-17:30, May - September 8:00-18:00, Ramadan 9:00-17:00.

Ticket Price: 70 MAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: Rue Yves Saint Laurent ، Marrakesh 40090

This was once a private villa built by French artist Jacques Majorelle, and later bought by French fashion master Yves Saint Laurent and lived here for several years. Now open to become a popular attraction in Marrakech, the garden is full of rare plants, surrounded by a blue villa, as well as the tombstone of Yves Saint Laurent and a small cafe. French artist Jacques Majorelle acquired a piece of land on the outskirts of Marrakech (now the new district of the city) in 1924, and then devoted almost his entire life experience to designing and building this garden, collecting various plants from all over the world to build a cactus garden , vine promenade, lotus pond, bamboo forest trail... It is said that there are more than 100 kinds of cactus alone. The garden is filled with the painter's favorite blue, and villas, vases, walls, pools, etc., all have this bright and pure blue. This blue was later called Majorelle blue. Until the painter died in a car accident in 1962, the garden was slowly abandoned. In 1980, Yves Saint Laurent and his legendary gay partner Pierre Berge discovered the Majorelle garden in Marrakech and immediately bought the garden. For nearly 30 years, the master lived in the Majorelle garden every spring. On June 1, 2008, the costume master passed away. Pierre Berge scatters his ashes in the garden to fulfill the master's wish. Now the villa has been turned into a museum, and in a room behind the villa, Yves Saint Laurent's manuscripts are displayed.

Reviews from Real Guests:

玲子: The environment is very beautiful and attractive to attract people.

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Day 1 | Afternoon

Bahia Palace nearby is the top choice before you leave Yves Saint Laurent Mansion and hit the road.

Bahia Palace

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-4:45pm

Ticket Price: 1 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: R Riad Zitoun El Jadeed, Marrakech 40000

The Bahia Palace is an elegant palace in Marrakech. It was built by a dignitary at the time. It was built at the end of the nineteenth century and is now a relatively complete monument in the area. The buildings here are covered with Islamic carvings and mosaic tiles. The whole is exquisite and elegant, and it is worth visiting.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Riad Idra is the best places.

Riad Idra

Riad Idra is a popular choice amongst travelers in Marrakech, whether exploring or just passing through. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. To be found at the hotel are 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service, airport transfer. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, whirlpool bathtub, non smoking rooms, air conditioning. Entertain the hotel's recreational facilities, including golf course (within 3 km), spa, massage, steamroom. Discover all Marrakech has to offer by making Riad Idra your base.

Day 2 | Morning

Palace Badi

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 2 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: Ksibat Nhass, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco

The Badi Palace is an ancient royal palace in Morocco. There are as many as 300 rooms in the palace. Later kings removed a lot of building materials from here when building the new palace, turning the palace into ruins. Now the relevant departments are repairing it, and there are only some vacant rooms in the part that can be visited.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Palace Badi, Yves Saint Laurent Museum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Yves Saint Laurent Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 100 MAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Rue Yves St Laurent, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

The most eye-catching event in the fashion industry in the fall of 2017 is undoubtedly the two Yves Saint Laurent museums that will open on October 3 and October 19 in Paris, France and Marrakech, Morocco. This museum in Marrakech is located on Rue Saint Laurent near the Gardens of Mayor, covering an area of 4,000 square meters. It is not just a museum, but a huge art center. It includes a 400-square-meter long-term exhibition hall, a 150-square-meter temporary exhibition hall, an auditorium named after Pierre Berge, the lifelong love of a celebrity, a restaurant named Le Studio Café named after Mr. Paris Studio, as well as a bookstore and a library. The architectural inspiration comes from the fabric pattern in the design draft of Mr. Yves Saint Laurent. The exterior walls are made of terracotta bricks only available in Marrakech, which are stacked to form a cubic fabric texture. for the purity and refinement of its structure.”

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Riad Kniza is the best places.

Riad Kniza

Set in an 18th-century traditional, Moroccan building, this luxurious B&B is located in Marrakech. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, the sauna and the steam bath, just a 25-minute walk from Jamaa El Fna Square. Decorated in traditional, Moroccan style, all the rooms at Riad Kniza feature carved wooden furniture and a fireplace. Each also includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. At Riad Kniza, breakfast is included and served either on the terrace or in one of the communal lounges, by the fireplace. Dinners with traditional dishes from the region are also available upon prior reservation. Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Car rental and free private parking are also possible on site and Marrakech Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

Day 3 | Morning

Musée de Marrakech

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:30pm

Ticket Price: 30 MAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Place Ben Youssef, Marrakech-Medina, Morocco

The predecessor of the Marrakech Museum was a palace, which was built to resist the invasion of foreign enemies and was a building in the Andalusian period. Now the museum mainly exhibits Moroccan art, you can see famous paintings, sculptures and cultural works of Berbers and Arabs.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Saadian Tombs.

Saadian Tombs

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 10 AED

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Rue de la Kasbah, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

The Saadian Tomb is located in Marrakech and is the tomb of the Sardinian dynasty. The Sardinian dynasty existed in the 16th and 17th centuries and is said to be a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. About 60 members of the royal family are buried in the cemetery. The architectural craftsmanship of the Saadian tomb is very worth mentioning, reflecting the skills of Arab craftsmen. You can see the exquisite wood carving ceiling, which is worth seeing. The most famous of the tombs of the Saadian Tombs are the twelve-column chambers. Among them is the tomb of the sultan's son, Ahmed Mansur. The stele is meticulously crafted on a cedar wood base, and the monument is made of Italian Carrara marble. Outside the main tomb are the gardens and the tombs of the tomb master's soldiers and servants.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Royal Mansour Marrakech is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Royal Mansour Marrakech

Property Location
A stay at Royal Mansour Marrakech places you in the heart of Marrakech, walking distance from Cyber Parc and Bab El Djedid. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Koutoubia Minaret and Majorelle Garden.

Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 53 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private pools. Rooms have private furnished lanais. LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), and a hair salon.

Dining
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Marrakech? This hotel has 1506 square feet (140 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.

Day 4 | Morning

Mosque of Ben Youssef

Ticket Price: 60 AED

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Medersa Ben Youssef, Kaat Benahid 40000

It takes about 15 minutes to walk northeast from Djemaa Square to the Ben Joseph Mosque. The mosque is a two-story building and is extremely exquisite. Many movies have been shot here, and it is an excellent place to take pictures.

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Mosque of Ben Youssef, you can head to Jemaa el-Fnaa, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Jemaa el-Fnaa

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Animated Market Place Jemaa el-fna by a-maps, 40000

Located in the old town of Marrakech, the square is both a civic square and a market. Because every night falls, it becomes lively here. Various restaurants and stalls fill the entire square. Snake charmers and various traditional performances attract many tourists. There are some two or three-story buildings around the square as restaurants or coffee bars. . Not far from the square is the Koutoubia Mosque, which can be seen when looking up.

Day 4 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Riad Kaiss by Anika is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Riad Kaiss by Anika

Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Medina, Riad Kaiss by Sanssouci Collection promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating can be found in selected guestrooms. Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including sauna, outdoor pool, spa, massage, pool (kids), before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. Riad Kaiss by Sanssouci Collection combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Marrakech unforgettable.

Day 5 | Morning

The Spa at La Mamounia

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Bab Jdid, Marrakech, Morocco

TheSpaatLaMamounia This is a very famous hotel in Marrakech. The decoration and scenery of this hotel can really be used as an attraction, very gorgeous and charming. There is a large swimming pool spa here. The patterns on the building are very beautiful, with the colors of typical Moroccan buildings. It is worth visiting.

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting The Spa at La Mamounia, don’t forget pay a visit to Koutoubia.

Koutoubia

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Location: Medina Jamaa El Fena, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

The Koutoubia Mosque is the symbol of Marrakech and the center and highest point of the old city of Marrakech. The mosque was built in 1195 by Jakub El Mansur, the architect who built the Hassan Tower in Rabat that year, to commemorate the victory over the Spanish. The minaret of the mosque is 67 meters high and has a magnificent appearance. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in North Africa. Compared with other mosques, the uniqueness of Koutoubia Mosque is that when the minaret was built, nearly 10,000 bags of precious spices were mixed into the mud that glued the stones, which made the mosque emit a rich aroma, which is still fragrant to this day. It is tangy, so it is also known as the "fragrant tower". Another unique feature of the Koutoubia Mosque is that the muezzin who climbed the tower to call people to pray must be blind. The mosque is not open to the public, only to Muslims. The small garden surrounding the mosque is built in the style of a French garden, overflowing with fragrant flowers.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Such an amazing mosque, you can feel the real traditions when you get there allowing about half an hour walk straight you find yourself in EL Menara which is another spot worth visiting.

Day 5 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Koutoubia, La Maison Arabe Hotel, Spa & Cooking Workshops nearby is the best place to stay.

La Maison Arabe Hotel, Spa & Cooking Workshops

Property Location
La Maison Arabe Marrakech is in the heart of Marrakech, walking distance from Majorelle Garden and Dar el Bacha Palace. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Cyber Parc and Mouassine Mosque.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.

Day 6

Medina

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Medina, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco

The Old Town of Marrakech, also known as the Medina, is the central area of Marrakech. The old mosque, the huge traditional market are all located here, and there are countless restaurants, cafes where you can spend the whole day shopping with the locals, or you can find a rooftop cafe with all the tourists Enjoy the sunset with a pot of mint tea.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Food food and food. Variety of food and shows around there, from an empty space in day time to one of the hot spots in the city at night time. A must see in Marrakech. Be prepared to have change in your pocket to tip those guys if you wanna take pictures of them or with their pets(monkeys, snakes etc)

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Day 6 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, 72 Riad Living is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

72 Riad Living

Located in the Old Medina in Marrakech, Riad 72 is a boutique hotel and offers guest rooms decorated in a traditional Moroccan style, a hammam and patio. Jemaa El Fna Square is a 10-minute walk away. Accessed by a private entrance, all rooms are air-conditioned and feature a safety deposit box and heating, while some have a private patio and terrace. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries. A breakfast is provided each morning at Riad 72. Guests can also enjoy Moroccan and Italian cuisine in the on-site restaurant. Additional features include massage treatments upon request, a 24 hours reception and a terrace with a seating area. Bahia Palace is a 20-minute walk away and the train station is a 15-minute drive from the property.

Day 7 | Morning

Bab Agnaou

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Bab Agnaou, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

The Agno Gate stands on the red and green sandstone near the Royal Palace in the Medina area of Marrakech. The Agno Gate looks very beautiful. It is one of the nineteen gates in the urban area of Marrakech. If you happen to pass by, you can take a look.

Day 7 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Menara Gardens.

Menara Gardens

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Location: Les Jardin De La، Marrakech 40000, Morocco

The Odessa Opera House is not only a very beautiful theater in Ukraine, but also a rare building in Eastern Europe. Designed by an Austrian architect in the early 19th century, it has strong Viennese Baroque colors. The theater is simple in appearance and magnificent in interior. From the surrounding walls to the columns, it is decorated with splendid classical sculptures. The Menara Garden is located in the west of the city of Marrakech, at the entrance of the Atlas Mountain, and the garden gate is facing Qutu Biya Mosque. The garden is not big and is a place where the locals spend their time. The park is full of lush trees, and a pool of water in the center is said to be holy water from the Atlas Mountains. Many fish swim to the pool and wait for tourists to feed. The Menara Gardens were built by Abdul, the ruler of Amonhad, in the twelfth century (1130 AD). "Menara" takes its name from the building's small green pyramid-shaped roof, which is called "menzeh" in the local language. The gazebo in Menara Gardens was built in the 16th century by the Saadian dynasty.

Day 7 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Menara Gardens? Le Farnatchi is one of your top choices.

Le Farnatchi

Le Farnatchi is an elegant boutique hotel in the Medina of Marrakech, just 10 minutes’ walk from Jemaa El Fna Square. It offers a beautiful day spa, a patio with a plunge pool and a rooftop terrace with a city view as well as an award winning restaurant. The spacious guest suites are stylishly decorated and include air conditioning, satellite TV, complimentary fresh fruit and mineral water, central heating, open fire places and a private balcony or roof terrace. They all have a large en suite bathroom with marble baths and rain showers. Moroccan cuisine can be enjoyed in the restaurant and drinks are served. Babysitting services and a whole host of carefully selected activities from mountain biking int he High Atlas Mountains to perfume making in the Palmeraie can be arranged upon request. Marrakech Museum and the Ben Youssef Madrasa are both 2 minutes’ walk away. The property is 5 km from Marrakech Train Station and 10 km from Marrakech – Menara Airport.

Day 8 | Morning

Agdal Gardens

Opening Hours: 15:00-18:30Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sun

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Marrakech, Morocco

The Agdal Garden is a garden located in the Medina region of Marrakech, Morocco, also known as the Agdal Garden. The name of Agdal means "fenced meadow" in Berber. The garden is large, covering an area of about 400 hectares, located south of the royal palace Dar El Makhzen. The garden has orange trees, lemons, figs, apricots, and pomegranate trees planted in rectangular plots. The tree-lined trails in series are flanked by lush olive groves, and the setting is very beautiful. In 1985, the Agdal Gardens, together with the Medina and Menara Gardens of Marrakech, were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Day 8 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Amanjena's Spa.

Amanjena's Spa

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Route de Ouarzazate Km 12, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

Amanjena's Spa has an elegant environment, warm and thoughtful service, and professional massage techniques, which are suitable for relaxation and relaxation.

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