Marrakech itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · MoroccoOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ 729 MAD
- First stop
- 08:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Marrakech itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Day 2 Majorelle and Gueliz
- Day 3 Atlas: Imlil
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 3, 5 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 729 MAD a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–20:00
Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa
Landmark
Koutoubia Mosque
A 77 m minaret (twin of the Giralda in Seville). See it from outside and walk the gardens; it works as the medina's compass.
FreeCulture
Bahia Palace
A 19th-century vizier's palace with cedar ceilings and courtyards. It is quiet in the first hour.
≈ 70 MAD per personCulture
Saadian Tombs
16th-century mausoleums rediscovered in 1917, with Carrara marble.
≈ 70 MAD per person- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Souks Marrakech
Labyrinthine markets selling leather (the Bab Debbagh tannery), lamps and carpets. Offer a third of the first price and turn down guide offers.
Free- 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Jemaa el-Fnaa at Night
A UNESCO-listed square with 100+ food stalls (harira, merguez, snails), storytellers and the Café de France terrace. Snake charmers will ask for money.
≈ 100 MAD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Le Jardin SecretA restored riad garden and tower: shade instead of the souks.
- Nomad MarrakechModern Moroccan food on a rooftop in Rahba Kedima. Book ahead.
Day 2 · 08:00–16:00
Majorelle and Gueliz
Nature
Jardin Majorelle
A cobalt-blue villa and cactus garden once owned by Yves Saint Laurent. Buy tickets online for the 08:00 opening (they sell out); the Berber Museum is included.
≈ 170 MAD per personCulture
Musée Yves Saint Laurent
The museum next door. Combined ticket available, with a cafeteria.
≈ 140 MAD per personShopping
Gueliz Avenue Mohammed V
The French new town, with galleries and the 33 Rue Majorelle concept store.
FreeFood
Grand Café de la Poste
A 1920s colonial brasserie in Gueliz.
≈ 180 MAD per person- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Menara Gardens
A 12th-century pool and pavilion. In winter you get views of the snowy Atlas peaks; come at sunset.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Amal Women's Training CenterA restaurant run by a women's cooperative. Couscous on Fridays.
- Cyber Park Arsat Moulay AbdeslamA shaded park beside the medina, a closer alternative to Menara.
Day 3 · 09:30–16:00Day trip
Atlas: Imlil
Landmark
Imlil Village
1.5 hours by taxi or tour (1,740 m). A Berber village at the foot of Toubkal, with mules and walnut trees.
FreeNature
Aroumd Village Walk
A 1-hour climb from Imlil (guide 200 MAD). Terraced gardens and views of Toubkal, with snow in winter.
FreeFood
Berber Home Lunch
Tagine and mint tea in a family home, on a terrace.
≈ 120 MAD per personLandmark
Kasbah du Toubkal Terrace
Tea at a mountain kasbah with valley views. Proceeds support charity.
≈ 50 MAD per personNature
Imlil Waterfall
A short walk above the village. Head back by 17:00.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Ourika Valley Setti FatmaAn alternative valley: a 7-waterfall hike and riverside tagine. More touristy.
- Café Aksaoual ImlilA café on the village square.
Day 4 · 09:00–19:00
Medersa, photography museum and hammam
Culture
Ben Youssef Madrasa
A 14th-century madrasa with zellij tilework and a cedar courtyard, 130 student cells, restored.
≈ 50 MAD per personCulture
Maison de la Photographie
Photographs of Morocco from 1870–1950. Coffee on the roof terrace with medina views.
≈ 50 MAD per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Le Jardin Marrakech
A restaurant in a green courtyard with tortoises, in Sidi Abdelaziz.
≈ 150 MAD per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Hammam de la Rose
A traditional hammam with black soap scrub mitt and argan massage. Separate hours for men and women.
≈ 350 MAD per person- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Terrasse des Épices
A rooftop restaurant with sunset views over the medina and tagine.
≈ 150 MAD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Hammam MouassineA local public hammam: cheap, bring your own scrub mitt.
- Dar CherifaA 16th-century riad café-gallery with a literary focus.
Day 5 · 10:30–17:00Day trip
Essaouira
Landmark
Skala de la Kasbah
3 hours by Supratours bus (leaves Marrakech 07:00). Atlantic ramparts and cannons, a Game of Thrones filming location, and gulls.
FreeShopping
Essaouira Medina
A white-and-blue UNESCO medina with thuya wood workshops and art galleries.
FreeFood
Essaouira Fishing Port
Fresh fish from the blue boats in the harbour, grilled at the stalls. Haggle by the kilo; try the sardines.
≈ 100 MAD per personNature
Essaouira Beach
Winter wind and waves. Good for a walk along the shore.
FreeFood
Taros Café
A rooftop terrace overlooking the harbour with gnawa music. Take the 17:30 bus back.
≈ 60 MAD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Sidi KaoukiA surf village beach 25 km away. Go by taxi.
- La Table by MadadaStylish seafood.
Day 6 · 09:00–19:30Day trip
Agafay Desert and Mellah
Culture
Mellah and Lazama Synagogue
The old Jewish quarter, with a spice market, the synagogue and the Miâara cemetery.
≈ 10 MAD per personCulture
Dar Si Said Museum
A museum of Moroccan carpets and woodwork, with the most beautiful courtyard.
≈ 30 MAD per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Marché Central Gueliz
The new town market: fruit and a quick lunch.
≈ 80 MAD per person- 1 h 45 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Agafay Desert
A stony desert 40 minutes from the city. Camel rides, quad biking, sunset tea and camp dinner (tour about 400 MAD).
≈ 400 MAD per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Agafay Desert Camp Dinner
Tagine and Berber music at the camp, included in the tour. Stargazing.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Palmeraie Camel RideA palm grove next to the city, a closer alternative to Agafay.
- Al Fassia GuelizWomen-run Moroccan classics, including lamb shank.
Day 7 · 09:00–13:30
El Badi and a gentle farewell
Landmark
El Badi Palace
The ruins of a 16th-century 'incomparable' palace, with storks and pools, and the Koutoubia minbar.
≈ 70 MAD per personShopping
Place des Ferblantiers
The tinsmiths' square. Buy lamps as souvenirs and have a drink on the Kosybar terrace.
FreeFood
Bacha Coffee Dar el Bacha
A coffee salon in a 1910 pasha's palace with 200 coffees. Expect a queue; a fitting farewell.
≈ 120 MAD per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Marrakech Menara Airport
20 minutes by taxi (fixed 150 MAD). Farewell.
≈ 150 MAD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Dar el Bacha MuseumA museum of cultural confluence, instead of the coffee.
- Patisserie des PrincesMoroccan sweets (kaab el ghzal), near Bab Agnaou.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Marrakech trip easier
- Petit taxis are metered (insist on it; 20–30 MAD), and the Careem app works. The medina is walkable. The airport taxi is a fixed 150 MAD; bus 19 costs 30 MAD.
- October to April is ideal (20–25°C). Winter nights drop to 5°C and the Atlas is snowy (snow in Imlil). December and January are crowded; March and April bring orange blossom.
- Stay in a riad (courtyard house) inside the medina; a porter for your luggage costs 20 MAD. The bargaining rule is a third of the first price. Offers of a 'guide' and the 'this road is closed' trick are scams.
- Tagine 60–100 MAD, Jemaa stall meal 50, mint tea 15, Majorelle 170 (online), hammam 100–400; tip 10 MAD.
- Women will be more comfortable with shoulders and knees covered. Mosque interiors are closed to non-Muslims (Koutoubia is seen from outside).
- Turkish citizens can stay 90 days without a visa. Carry cash in MAD (from ATMs); cards work at riads and restaurants.
Spending: ≈ 5,100 MAD per person for 7 days
- Food2,200 MAD
- Entry and tours1,400 MAD
- Local transport900 MAD
- Other600 MAD
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Marrakech?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 3, 5 and 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Marrakech cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 729 MAD per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Marrakech?
The first stop is at 08:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.