Marrakech Things to Do

The Royal Golf Club lies in the palm grove, 15 minutes from the center of Marrakech. This English-inspired golf course was built in 1923 by the Pasha of Marrakech. It features 18 holes (par 72, 6200 meters) and is landscaped wi... more

The erecting of these ochre ramparts was one of first the works of the 12th-century Almoravid Dynasty. The walls were extended as the town grew. The Saadian Dynasty also contributed to their upkeep and extension. The ramparts e... more

Since opening in 1999, the Matisse Art Gallery has dominated the Marrakesh art gallery landscape. Its two floors mainly display modern Moroccan paintings and sculptures from the leading figures of Moroccan contemporary art, ex... more

To visit the ethnographic collection of the Maison Tiskiwin is to take a journey along the Gold Road from the Atlas Mountains to Timbuktu, crossing the regions of the Sahara and the Souss Valley. Here is the kingdom of Dutch ar... more

During the fasting month of Ramadan, don't hesitate to make your way to Jemaâ El Fna Square at the break of the fast each dusk, to sample a good harira. Harira is an invigorating Moroccan soup that is often accompanied with dat... more

Since 2003, white nights at ThéâtrO rock Marrakech's clubbers with the techno and house jams of local or invited DJs from abroad. This nightclub neighbors the Casino de Marrakech. Every Tuesday entrance is free for women. more

This religious edifice, closed to non-Muslims, shelters the grave of Sidi Bel Abbès (1130-1207), Marrakech's patron saint, and one of the seven specially-revered saints of the city. For centuries, a yearly pilgrimage has been d... more

The Riad Café Arabe has been redesigned by Italian architects, thus protecting its Arabo-Andalusian style, while adding contemporary elements. The softly-lit restaurant serves solid Italian and Moroccan cuisine along with a wid... more

Théâtre Royal notably features an opera room, and an outdoor amphitheater that seats up to 1200 people. This large venue has hosted plays, concerts, exhibits and movies. Design plans for the theater were in the works in the 197... more

Café de France is right on the famous Jemaâ El Fna square. It is consequently frequented by tourists who enjoy a tea on its street-side terrace or, even better, on the terrace overlooking the square with its noisy bustle. You c... more