Resort Guides » Morocco » Marrakech
A walled medina, the Atlas mountains on the horizon and riads built around quiet courtyards.
Overview
Marrakech centres on the Jemaa el-Fnaa square and the souks of the medina, with the newer Gueliz district and mountain day trips both easy to arrange.
Families & toddlers
Riads with rooftop pools are common, and the Menara Gardens and Majorelle Garden give calmer, shaded spaces for younger children away from the busiest souks.
Couples, teens & nightlife
Rooftop restaurants overlooking the square, hammams and spa riads, and evening entertainment in Jemaa el-Fnaa itself, which comes alive after dark with food stalls and performers.
Seniors & accessibility
The medina’s narrow, uneven lanes and steps make it less comfortable for those with mobility difficulties. The Gueliz district and modern hotel zones are considerably easier going.
Best time to visit
March to May and September to November, avoiding both the summer heat and the (rare but cold) winter nights.