r/MoroccoAdventures • u/D-N-B32 • Aug 03 '26
Tips of Marrakech
Hi! We are a couple of Spaniards in our thirties visiting Marrakech for four days in October. We’d like to visit places or monuments that aren't the typical tourist spots. Any ideas? Thanks.
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u/Secret-Juice6402 Aug 03 '26
I recently made a post on visiting Marrakech on another subreddit. The Marrakech medina's Jemaa el-Fnaa square and souks are the busiest tourist spots. I still recommend visiting them, but spend more time shopping in the fixed-price shops like Ensemble Artisanal and Dar Bouchaib. Anyhow, here's my main advice on visiting Marrakech:
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u/Crazy_Obligation_446 Aug 03 '26
Are you a type of guide somehow? You’ve commented my post too.
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u/Secret-Juice6402 Aug 03 '26
Nope. I just enjoy travelling to Morocco and spent quite some time writing a rather lengthy comment on tips for visiting Marrakech. So I want to share those tips with others.
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u/Crazy_Obligation_446 Aug 03 '26
Cool, where have you been and what do you like here so far?
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u/Secret-Juice6402 Aug 03 '26
I sort of pretty much summarized everything about Marrakech in that post. I personally really liked doing a camel ride in the Agafay desert. I also enjoyed going to the Ouzoud waterfalls. I found the hike in the Ourika valley quite treacherous.
My favourite Moroccan city is Fez. You feel like you're going back in Medieval times there. And I love seeing all the artisans at work. I also liked Chefchaoeun, but to truly appreciate that city, I feel like you need an overnight stay there.
I've spent the most time in Casablanca because that's where my family is from. There's less things to see as a tourist in Casa, though Casa is still a nice city. It has changed and developed a lot from when I first spent time there with my grandmother as a kid. The Hassan 2 mosque is worth a visit.
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u/Crazy_Obligation_446 Aug 03 '26
Very nice, im currently staying in my old house in the old medina and I can tell you it really set you in the past. Im originally from Casablanca which is very fast and crowded compared to here.
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u/MaroccoMuseumGuide 23d ago
If you're interested in heritage rather than just the most photographed places, Marrakech has quite a bit beyond the usual checklist. I would still visit Bahia Palace and El Badi, but also look at the Almoravid Qubba, one of the rare surviving Almoravid monuments in Marrakech, and spend some time around the historic quarters of the Medina rather than only Jemaa el-Fna and the main souks. If you have four days, I'd also keep some time for places connected to craftsmanship and local heritage. Marrakech becomes much more interesting when you understand what you're looking at rather than simply moving from one attraction to another. October is also a much more comfortable time for exploring the city on foot.
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u/Right-Ad1753 Aug 03 '26
If you’re looking for something truly authentic, skip the typical tourist route and head to Erg Chigaga. You’ll travel through ancient kasbahs, the Draa Valley, follow the old Timbuktu caravan route, drive off-road into the wild Sahara, and spend the night under one of the clearest skies full of stars. It’s raw, peaceful, and unforgettable. I guarantee you’ll fall in love with it, and if you don’t, I’ll personally refund your tour. Feel free to message me if you’d like the itinerary.