Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage city, draws in millions of travelers every year. A stunning mix of Berber, Arabic and French influences, its beauty endures.

Djemaa el-Fnaa square draws crowds to its vibrant marketplace with stalls, snake charmers and street food vendors lining every inch. By nightfall it transforms into an inviting marketplace that welcomes those willing to wander off main street streets and discover something truly amazing.

Visit the Medersa Ben Youssef

Medersa Ben Youssef stands as one of Marrakech’s crowning architectural achievements and should not be missed! Once used for teaching purposes until approximately 50 years ago, today it serves as a museum – making this site an absolute must see!

Madrasa walls create a peaceful and spiritual ambience when visited early in the morning when there are less visitors, and light illuminates its intricate decorative details.

Once you’ve explored the courtyard and prayer hall, make your way up to the first-floor dormitory cells where students slept over centuries. While they lack some of the medersa’s decorative details, their history and architecture alone warrant their visit; additionally, they provide an intriguing window into everyday life among Moroccan students across time.

Visit the Saadian Tombs

One of the best ways to experience Morocco’s beauty is by staying in a traditional riad. These hotels often appear unassuming from the outside; once inside though, you enter another world filled with vibrantly colored tiles and intricate designs.

The Saadian Tombs were constructed during the 16th century by the Saadian dynasty to house their forefathers’ tombs, yet were forgotten for over two centuries until 1917, when French aerial photography rediscovered them and restoration work by “Les Beaux Arts”. One notable mausoleum is Room of Twelve Columns which contains Ahmed El Mansour’s tomb. Featuring intricately-carved cedar wood and stucco construction with graves made of Carrara marble imported from Italy as graves resting between beautifully decorated zellij tiles graves graves is made to complement each room beautifully!

Visit the Koutoubia Mosque

The Koutoubia Mosque stands as one of Marrakech’s most iconic landmarks. Easily visible from main streets and rooftops throughout the city, its towering minaret can be seen throughout its nameaelty minaret can also be heard calling faithful to prayer throughout each day by its muezzin tower.

This mosque was constructed during the 12th century by Almohad Berber dynasty and stands as an elegant example of Moroccan architecture, serving as an inspiration to other mosques throughout Maghreb. Its magnificent minaret boasts four golden globes; legend has it that one of its wives melted her gold jewelry to form this fourth dome as punishment for eating three grapes during Ramadan!

The Koutoubia Mosque houses both an ancient Quranic school (madrasa), as well as its own madrasa. Both offer valuable insight into Marrakech’s rich culture and history – as well as providing visitors with a fascinating glimpse of local religions. Visitors should definitely pay a visit to see this breathtaking structure for themselves. Visiting Marrakech should include visiting Koutoubia Mosque! It should not be missed!

Non-Muslims are not permitted to enter the mosque, but you can still admire its beautiful exterior from outside. It also makes an ideal place for watching sunset and sipping mint tea!

Visit the Koutoubia Gardens

Marrakech offers many charming cafes where you can sip mint tea. Some of the best ones can even be found on rooftops!

Jemaa el Fna square lies at the heart of any Moroccan city and offers visitors a breathtaking glimpse into Morocco! There you will find snake charmers, monkeys trained to entertain tourists, street food stands selling tasty snacks and, on Sunday mornings at dawn, prayers being said as the call of prayer echoes out across this bustling square.

The Koutoubia Mosque is one of the city’s most visible landmarks and can be easily identified by its name “Booksellers’ Mosque.” With a 77-meter minaret easily visible from across Medina, its gardens surround it as an exquisite botanical paradise.

Visit the Koutoubia Museum

Marrakech’s Koutoubia Mosque stands as a striking symbol of its rich culture, often serving as a popular photo op for tourists and Muslims alike.

This mosque is commonly known as the Booksellers Mosque due to the many booksellers who would line its surrounding streets when it first opened its doors in Marrakech. With its rose coloured structure being one of the largest structures in Marrakech and boasting an 77 meter minaret.

Although non-Muslims aren’t permitted inside, the Koutoubia Mosque remains a stunning sight. Perfect for learning about Moroccan architecture and history as well as relaxing while taking in its sights of Marrakech, most Egypt and Morocco tours include visits to this incredible structure.

Visit the Koutoubia Square

Koutoubia Square in Marrakech is one of the city’s most well-known landmarks, housing an iconic minaret from Koutoubia Mosque erected by Almohad Caliph Yaqub el-Mansur in 1147 and one of its primary draws for tourists visiting Marrakech.

This iconic minaret stands as an icon for Morocco and one of its most recognized landmarks. Its beauty lies in its simple design with complex decoration. Additionally, its well-balanced proportions have inspired numerous structures such as Giralda in Seville and Hassan II Mosque in Rabat.

Non-Muslim visitors may not be permitted to enter a mosque, but can still enjoy picturesque views of its minaret from the square. Its beauty becomes even more impressive when framed by old stone and date palms.

Visit the Koutoubia Souks

The souks have long been at the core of Moroccan life and trade for millennia. From fragrant spices and motorbike exhaust fumes to loud shouting of stallholders and vibrant pottery and leather bags lining these souks – you will be left breathless by this experience. But be wary: pickpocketing is common here!

From Koutoubia you can view Jemaa el Fna, and if you are staying within the medina a riad will make it easy to return back for shopping or just simply relax on your rooftop terrace with mint tea. However if staying outside it would be wise to keep a map or GPS handy and stay near city walls in order to prevent being disoriented for too long; else you risk getting lost among all of the noise, smells and constant attention of Morocco!