Your Marrakech travel itinerary
Written by
Emma Harrison
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5 min read
Why you should visit Marrakech
Immerse yourself in the glorious and evocative city of Marrakech in Morocco!
The treasures of Marrakech are plentiful and mesmerising, from exploring the labyrinthine alleyways and the intricate palaces to haggling over trinkets at the old Medina and enjoying a scrub down at one of the city’s splendid hammams, you won’t be short of things to add to your Marrakech itinerary.
It all starts with you creating your very Marrakech Pinboard on the Pogo app and adding the hotels you might want to stay in, the things you want to see and the restaurants you simply have to eat at!
From quad biking in the desert to hiking in the Atlas Mountains, if you favour something a bit more high octane whilst in Morocco, there’s plenty of exciting things to do in Marrakech!
Whilst the vibrant souks are an unmissable thing to experience when visiting Marrakech, you may want to escape to enjoy some serious zen at one of Marrakech’s most famous botanical gardens, Jardin Majorelle.
It’s an instagrammers dream! From the striking electric blue building to the smorgasbord of lush palm and bamboo trees and cacti, if you’re travelling by bus, it’s just a short walk from the Boukar Majorelle stop, add all your transport options to your Pinboard so you can keep track of where you need to go and when.
Already created your Marrakech Pinboard? Excellent work! Did you know you can upgrade your Pogo experience for free with a trial of Pogo Plus where you can take advantage of your very own AI-powered Marrakech trip itinerary which will plot out every day of your trip with all the things you want to see, do and visit!
Where to stay in Marrakech
Curious, creative souls should consider a stay at the highly instagrammable El Fenn when visiting Marrakech.
Theatrical, decadent and bohemian, every detail has been carefully thought out from the sun-dappled courtyards and luxury spa to the spectacular roof terrace with its two pools and lively bar-restaurant with its magnificent views of the medina and beyond.
With flights from £144 per person from London via our partners at Skyscanner, how can you say no to Marrakech?!
TOP TRAVEL TIPS
Here are our top three travel tips when planning a trip to Marrakech:
When it comes to ensuring you get your hands on those all-important tickets to the top attractions and those must-visit restaurants, it’s vital to plan your days prior to arriving in Marrakech.
The most popular experiences and restaurants can get booked up, particularly in the busier periods of the year. Get ahead of the game and add all the things you want to see and do to your Marrakech Pinboard. Search and add all the restaurants you want to eat at to the ‘Eat & Drink’ section of your Pinboard, then plot in when you want to visit and make those all-important reservations!Haggle, haggle, haggle! If you don’t enjoy some light-hearted negotiations with a shop keeper in a souk, have you even been to Marrakech?!
The art of bargaining over prices is all part of the Marrakech experience and will work in most places other than the obvious (restaurants, taxis etc) the general rule of thumb is to have fun with it and only pay what you are prepared to part with!Dress appropriately - ladies are advised to wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees whilst out and about, particularly if you are in the souks, whereas for men, knee-length shorts or trousers are advised.
Many of Marrakech’s streets and alleys are uneven and are made of cobblestone, so trainers or flat shoes are best to avoid achy feet.
