We loved Marrakech! We saw amazing sites, took in beautiful architecture, rode camels, and ate delicious Moroccan food. We highly recommend all of the things below - we had a great trip and hope you will too:
Hotel
Riad Al Badia: Of every hotel we have stayed at this year, this was my absolute favorite. The 6 room riad was beautiful - a courtyard with a pool, delicious breakfast, and comfortable rooms. Even better - the staff who run the riad are just incredible - they took care of absolutely everything from transport to reservations to taxi planning. The staff went above and beyond!
Restaurants
Nomad: This was my favorite of our dinners out! The terrace is stunning, the view is amazing, and the vibe is modern and hip. Book reservations early!
Al Fassia: This is a restaurant chain run entirely by women. The food is delicious, the service was impeccable, and the environment was neat. Recommend
Comptoir Darna: This was a bit overpriced, but had a belly dancing show and very hip vibe. The belly dancers were a bit strip club-ish, but it was definitely a scene
Naranj: We came here twice - once for lunch and once for dinner. The food was Lebanese and delicious -- I preferred lunch to dinner!
Things To Do
Below are the tours and activities we did that were a bit off the beaten path or optional...highly recommend all of them (in addition to all of the regular tourist spots!)
- Atlas Tour - 4x4 Camel: This was a beautiful day trip into the Atlas mountain. It included a visit to a local market, an argan oil factory, and a stunning meal on a terrace overlooking the mountains. Most importantly...a camel ride!!! Highly recommend
- Chef Tarik Cooking School: This was a half day cooking class out in a village on an organic farm. We learned to make 3 salads and 3 tagines...they were incredible and the techniques were easy enough to use at home. It was a lovely farm, great view, and delicious food. Highly Recommend!
- Secret Garden: This is a beautiful new spot in Marrakech. For an entry fee, you get access to some beautiful, tranquil and peaceful gardens. We went toward the end of the day and had a spectacular time.
- LaHindra: We went to this spot to buy a rug. Both in Turkey and Morocco, we did some research before buying a carpet to make sure we dealt with reputable rug spots. LaHindra had great reviews and beautiful rugs - they even have an Instagram account you can review before you make the leap. Not the cheapest spot, but the rugs seemed pretty real and the prices were reasonable (very minimal haggling)
Itinerary
Day One
Morning: Half Day Private Walking Tour
Afternoon: Baldi Palace / North African Art Museum
Sunset: Jemma Al-Fnaa (rooftop terrace)
Day Two
Morning: Majorelle Garden
Afternoon: Bahia Palace
Secret Garden
Day Three
Full Day Atlas Mountain / Camel Tour
Day Four
Morning: Saadian Tombs
Dar Si Saadi
Afternoon:
Photography Museum
Rug Museum
