Sights · Our pick in Marrakech
The souks
North of the square
The covered market streets north of Jemaa el-Fna, quarter by craft.
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons1 / 2
Our take
- Morning
- Agree a price first
- Address
- Medina, Marrakech
- Website
- visitmarrakech.com
About The souks
The souks run north from Jemaa el-Fna into the medina, the market streets of the city UNESCO lists. The Regional Tourism Council of Marrakech-Safi describes shopping here as a showcase of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The souks before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to The souks, as the crow flies.
- El Fenn500 m6 min walk
- Dar Darma600 m8 min walk
- Riad 72700 m9 min walk
- Rosemary750 m10 min walk
- La Maison Arabe800 m10 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from The souks are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Ben Youssef Madrasa500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Koutoubia650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Bahia Palace900 mWalk 11 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Saadian Tombs1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Jardin Majorelle2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Menara gardens3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 17 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Marrakech Menara Airport4.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 23 min
The station and the square
- Jemaa el-Fna250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Marrakech station2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
Location
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SightsBahia PalaceA palace of courtyards and gardens on the east side of the medina, beside the Mellah.
SightsBen Youssef MadrasaThe former Koranic school of the north medina, its courtyard carved in stucco and cedar.
SightsJemaa el-FnaThe great square of the medina: storytellers, musicians and, at night, the food stalls.