Marrakech
Morocco
- Safety rating
- 6.5/10
- Best time to visit
- March–May and September–November. June–August is extremely hot. Winter is mild and uncrowded.
- Population
- 1.1M
Overview
Marrakech is a sensory explosion — snake charmers in Djemaa el-Fna, labyrinthine souks, opulent riads, rose-scented gardens, and the Atlas Mountains on the horizon.
Top attractions
Djemaa el-Fna, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, Medina souks
Getting around
Walking in the medina is the only option — streets are too narrow for cars. Petit taxis for cross-city.