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Marrakech travel guide: what to know before you go

Everything our guides say about Marrakech — safety, where to stay, getting around, what to see and what to book — checked against official sources and travellers’ reports.

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The summit of Jebel Toubkal in the High Atlas, seen from the north-west

Nature & desert Marrakech Climbing Mount Toubkal: what to know before you go Toubkal (4,167 m) is a non-technical climb from late spring to autumn, done in two or three days from Imlil with a compulsory licensed guide... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026

Imlil village in its High Atlas valley, on the way to Jebel Toubkal

Itineraries Marrakech Atlas Mountains day trips from Marrakech: which one to choose Lalla Takerkoust is under an hour away, Ourika and Imlil about an hour and a half, while Ouzoud and Telouet mean close to three hours' drive... 10 min read · checked Oct 2026

Where to stay Marrakech Riad or hotel in Morocco: which one suits your trip? Pick a riad for character and the medina on your doorstep if you can manage stairs; pick a hotel for a lift, a real pool, parking and room f... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

Planning Chefchaouen Best Time to Visit Morocco: Region by Region, Month by Month Spring and autumn suit almost all of Morocco; summer belongs to the coast and the Atlas, winter to the cities and the desert by day, while s... 7 min read · checked Oct 2026

Getting around Agadir Renting a car in Morocco: what to know before you drive Renting a car in Morocco works well if you know your excess, photograph the car, avoid night driving and medinas, and keep your papers and s... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026

Culture & customs Marrakech Visiting Morocco During Ramadan: How to Travel Respectfully and Well Yes, you can visit Morocco during Ramadan (expected from about 8 February 2027): hotels, riads and tourist restaurants serve visitors, but d... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

Where to stay Marrakech Where to stay in Marrakech: the best areas, one by one First time? A medina riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa; Gueliz and Hivernage for modern comfort; the Palmeraie, Agafay or the Ourika road for space an... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026

Nature & desert Marrakech Agafay or Merzouga: which Moroccan desert should you choose? Agafay is a stony desert an hour from Marrakech, ideal for an evening; for real sand dunes you need Merzouga and at least three days. 8 min read · checked Oct 2026

Safety Marrakech Marrakech medina scams: how to spot and avoid them Fake guides, henna, taxis without the meter, padded bills: Marrakech's medina is not dangerous for most visitors, but these small scams are... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026