The Koutoubia minaret rising above the palms of its gardens on a clear morning

Itinerary · Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech in three days

A first visit: the square and the souks, the Kasbah’s tombs and palaces, Majorelle and a day in the Atlas.

Three days

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  1. Day 1, 9:00

    1The Koutoubia Mosque

    Medina·Mosque

    The minaret from its gardens.

  2. Day 1, 10:00

    2Through the souks: Jemaa el-Fna to Ben Youssef

    Medina·Walk

    Through the souks.

  3. Day 1, 11:30

    3Ben Youssef Madrasa

    Medina·Monument

    The great courtyard.

  4. Day 1, 13:00

    4Nomad

    Medina·Restaurant

    Lunch on the roof.

  5. Day 1, 18:00

    5Jemaa el-Fna

    Medina·Square

    The square at dusk.

  6. Day 2, 8:30

    6The Saadian Tombs

    Kasbah·Monument

    At opening time.

  7. Day 2, 10:00

    7El Badi Palace

    Kasbah·Ruins

    The great ruined court.

  8. Day 2, 11:30

    8Bahia Palace

    Medina·Palace

    Courtyards and gardens.

  9. Day 2, 16:00

    9Les Bains de Marrakech

    Kasbah·Hammam and spa

    A hammam.

  10. Day 2, 20:00

    10Al Fassia

    Gueliz·Restaurant

    Dinner in Gueliz.

  11. Day 3, 8:00

    11Jardin Majorelle

    Majorelle·Garden

    The blue garden, first thing.

  12. Day 3, 10:00

    12Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech

    Majorelle·Museum

    The couturier’s museum.

  13. Day 3, 19:00

    13El Fenn rooftop

    Medina·Bar

    Sunset over the Koutoubia.

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