25 Best things to see & do in Marrakech

Mandy’s summary of the typical food ingredients and flavours, cooking styles, dining scene in Marrakech – and its best foodie experiences

Shady roof-terraces, plant-filled courtyards and the bewitching medina just outside the door – staying in a riad is the best way to experience authentic Marrakech.

An everyday Moroccan ritual, a traditional hammam visit is a signature Marrakech experience, featuring rhassoul clay from the Atlas Mountains and locally-sourced Argan oil.

A well-respected film festival featuring works from around the globe, and offering the unique chance to watch a movie in the Jemaa el Fna.

Drift above evocative Marrakech, awash with vibrant colours, geometric patterns, and labyrinthine streets. Then it’s out over dramatic, arid landscapes of the Atlas Mountains, looking down onto traditional Berber villages.

Hands-on half or full-day workshops allow students to learn traditional Moroccan handicrafts alongside master craftspeople in their studios throughout Marrakech.

UNESCO World Heritage-listed central square that hums with snake charmers, musicians, magicians and other exotics.

The world’s quintessential Arabic bazaar, the Medina’s maze-like souks are a shopper’s paradise.

Nestled inside the Dar el Bacha palace, Bacha Cafe is elegance at its finest. Coffee recommendations are suggested based on time of day, and are best accompanied by a treat from the cake counter.

An impressive 19th-century palace with intricate Byzantine designs, Dar Si Said is home to a huge collection of artworks, instruments, arms and some of the oldest artifacts in the city.