The principle: one big thing, and time around it
Marrakech is intense: souks, noise, heat. It is better to have one major visit a day than to stack the medina, an excursion and a dinner.
You will not see everything. The idea is to see the essentials well.
Marrakech in 1 day
In the morning, a guided tour of the medina and souks while you are fresh. In the afternoon, drop the plan: a tea on a terrace.
Late in the day, Jemaa el-Fna square when the food stalls set up. If you have energy, an evening food tour extends the day.
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- Medina
- Unesco World Heritage Site since 1985.
- Agafay desert
- About 45 minutes by road.
- Merzouga
- About nine hours by road: too far for 2 days.
- Principle
- One important thing a day.
Figures checked (Unesco, public geographic sources), as in our 3-day guide.
Marrakech in 2 days
Day 1 follows the itinerary above. On day 2, keep the morning free: pool, hammam or the Majorelle Garden.
In the late afternoon, head to the Agafay desert, forty minutes away: camel ride at sunset, dinner in a tent, musicians.
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