Last updated on April 10th, 2024
Djemaa el Fna, Marrakech
Visit Marrakech – Djemaa El Fna
Visit Marrakech to see Djemaa El Fna – one of the busiest squares in Africa with food, goods and entertainment from acrobats, snake charmers, musicians and dancers. The square becomes even more active at night. Then head from Djemaa el Fna to the souk and and get lost in the maze. The souk is one of the busiest markets in Africa. Also visit the Medina (old town) and Gueliz (the new town, west of Djemaa El Fna). Take a Souks and Medinas of Marrakech Tour. Or try a Marrakech Medina Walking Tour. See the souks, the Bahia Palace, a bakery and the Photography Museum of Marrakech.
El Badi Palace, Kasbah, © Can Stock Photo / photoboom
Visit Marrakech – the Kasbah
The Kasbah – South of Djemaa el Fna is the Bab Agnaou Gate to the old Kasbah. Bab Agnaou is one of 19 city gates built in the 12th century. There are 12 miles of ramparts remaining from the Kasbah or Old Fort. Near the gate you will find the Royal Palace (Dar el Makhzen) and El Badi Palace, which was built by Sultan Ahmed El-Mansour in the late 1500s. Also near the entrance to the Kasbah are the Saadian Tombs and the Mosque El Mansour.
Ali Ben Youssef Medersa, © Can Stock Photo / saffiresblue
Savor the Tastes of Marrakech
- Visit a Souq and Cook a Tagine in Marrakech
- Fantasia Moroccan Dinner and Cultural Show
- Food and Market Tour of Djemaa El Fna Including Traditional Dinner
Tourism in Marrakech
Marrakech is also spelled Marrakesh, which is thought to be a Berber word for Land of God. Marrakech is known as the Ochre City. It is a typical Moroccan city with a Medina (old town), new town, large souk, a central square and a Kasbah (old fort). The population is approximately 750,000. A bombing in the square in 2011 has not dampened tourism in Marrakech significantly.
Bab Agnaou Gate, © Can Stock Photo / philipus
Visit Marrakech – More to See
- Take a botanical tour to the Marjorelle Gardens and Menara Garden.
- Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret
- Ben Youssef Medersa and Mosque – built in the 1600s by the Saadians.
- Dar Si Saïd Museum – in the palace built by Si Said ben Moussa.
- Take an overnight excursion to the Sahara and ride a camel across the dunes.
Things to See Near Marrakech
- Berber Trails 4WD Day Trip from Marrakech
- Ouzoud Falls Day Trip from Marrakech
- Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech
Koutoubia Mosque, © Can Stock Photo / philipus
Get to Marrakech
You can get to Marrakech by flying to Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK) or by taking a train from Casablanca. A cab ride from the airport takes about 15 minutes to reach the square at Djemaa El Fna. Although this airport is international, it mainly receives flights from Casablanca and Europe. Many tourists arrive with an organized tour. Local tours can also be booked at hotels.
Travel by rail via ONCF to the following destinations from the downtown railway station in Marrakech:
- Casblanca – 3 hours
- Rabat – 4 hours
- Fes and Meknes – 6 hours
- Tangier – 8 hours
Marrakech Weather Graph
Hotels in Marrakech
- Palm Plaza Hôtel
- Eden Andalou Suites, Aquapark & Spa
- Hotel Riad Ennakhil
Marrakech Weather
Marrakech weather is warmer than Casablanca, because it is inland from the Atlantic Ocean. This gives Marrakech weather es a more continental climate. The hot, dry season extends from June to September. July and August are the hottest months, with average highs of 99 F (37 C), while average lows during this period are 68 F (20 C). During the winter months from December – February, average highs are 68 F (20 C), while average lows are 44 F (7 C). The nearby Atlas Mountains receive snow in the winter. Spring and fall are good times to visit Marrakech and avoid the worst of the summer heat.
Marrakech Slide Show
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