Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Médina de Marrakech or what is called the historic district houses several emblematic places of the ocher city: the Koutoubia mosque, the Madersa Benyoussef, the Saadian tombs as well as the main museums. There are also tourist accommodation with typically Moroccan charm, including many riads.
The medina of Marrakech is the most authentic part of the city and the most visited by tourists.
The famous place Jemaa El Fna
It may be the most surprising place in the world, and one of the best known. At nightfall, she turns into an open -air restaurant, and a giant theater. Around you, the atmosphere comes to life with dancers, singers, storytellers, snake chargers, fire spitters ... thus creating a unique atmosphere.
The Bahia Palace
The Bahia Palace is one of the most important monuments of Marrakech. Today, it has been transformed into a museum, and has become a cultural place that you can visit. It is a place reserved for exhibitions and galleries, as well as for concerts that take place in the outdoor courtyard of the palace.
Entrance to the palace is paid (from 7 euros) and its doors are open to visitors every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the same time, you can visit the Dar Si Saïd Museum and the El Badi Palace.
The Madersa Ben Youssef
Registered on the UNESCO heritage list, the Madersa Ben Youssef is among the old Koranic schools in Marrakech.
Built in the 14th century, it reflects the beauty and splendor of Islamic architecture and the richness of Moroccan craftsmanship.
Today, it is among the most visited places of Marrakech. You can explore its court, admire its architecture and imagine the life of scholars who once studied in its classes.
The El Badii Palace
The El Badii palace is a place to discover during your stay in Marrakech. It consists of a large esplanade with magnificent gardens, themselves overlooked by a terrace which offers a magnificent view of the palace and the city of Marrakech.
This magical place with its gardens attracts many visitors, who can visit its old prisons, hammam and underground system.
During your visit, you will see the traces of the old bodies of water, today replaced by orange trees, you will follow the large basin which crosses the whole width of the main square, and by crossing the bridge you can go to the Museum of Photography and Visual Arts.
By lifting your head, you can admire the storks that nestle at the top of the palace walls.
Access to the palate is paying: 100 DHS for adults and 30 DHS for children under 12 years of age. It opens its doors to visitors every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saadian tombs
The Saadian tombs bear witness to the greatness of the Saadian dynasty and the beauty and refinement of Arab-Muslim architecture. They are among the most popular and most visited sites in Marrakech attracting thousands of tourists each year.
If you are lovers of architecture, history and culture, Saadian tombs are part of the city's cultural heritage that you absolutely have to discover.
Important to know!
The Marrakech medina houses a multitude of historic monuments, palaces and riads. The selection that we have proposed highlights the most emblematic sites and most visited by tourists, but there are many other treasures to discover.
If you are considering a stay in Marrakech, several accommodation options are available to you: prestigious hotels , contemporary villas and authentic riads , true symbols of Moroccan heritage and traditional architectural refinement.
