The Menara pavilion reflected in its great basin

Neighbourhood guide · Marrakech

Hivernage and the Menara

The garden district between the walls and the Menara, with its resorts and evening tables.

The back story

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    Hivernage and the Menara

    Hivernage·In depth

    The garden district between the walls and the Menara, with its resorts and evening tables.

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What to see and do

  1. 20–28 November 2026

    Marrakech International Film Festival

    Hivernage·Festival

    The city’s film festival: the 23rd edition runs from 20 to 28 November 2026.

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  2. New releases

    Pathé cinemas in Marrakech

    Marrakech·Cinema

    Pathé’s cinemas in Morocco show new releases, with times and e-tickets on its site.

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  3. The Almohad basin

    The Menara gardens

    Menara·Garden

    Olive groves and a great basin with a pavilion, founded by the Almohads.

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Where to eat

  1. Nobu Matsuhisa’s menu

    Nobu Marrakech

    Hivernage·Restaurant

    Signature dishes and local specialties from chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s kitchen, at Nobu Hotel Marrakech.

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  2. Dinner and a show, since 1999

    Comptoir Darna

    Hivernage·Restaurant

    Moroccan and Mediterranean cooking and a dinner show on Avenue Echouhada, since 1999.

    Avenue Echouhada, Hivernage, 40000 MarrakechExplore View on map

Shopping

  1. On Avenue Mohammed VI

    Menara Mall

    Hivernage·Shopping centre

    A shopping and dining centre on Avenue Mohammed VI, with the Souk Al Madinah inside.

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Where to stay

  1. 16 hectares in Hivernage

    Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

    Hivernage·Resort

    A garden resort of 40 acres (16 hectares) in Hivernage, minutes from the medina.

    1 Boulevard de la Menara, 40000 MarrakechExplore View on map

  2. Japanese simplicity

    Nobu Hotel Marrakech

    Hivernage·Hotel

    Moroccan craftsmanship and Japanese simplicity in the Golden Triangle district, steps from the medina.

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