Marrakech
Morocco
Marrakech works on the senses. Rose-coloured walls glow at dusk, the souks hum with colour, and behind plain medina doors lie courtyards of impossible calm.
The magic here is the contrast: the controlled chaos of the medina against the stillness of a riad's central courtyard, cool and green and quiet just steps from the crowds. It is one of the most romantic short-haul escapes there is.
Stay in a restored riad for character, or in the modern Hivernage and Palmeraie districts for resort comfort and space. Either way the rooftops, the spas and the food make it feel far more indulgent than the price suggests.
When to go
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal — warm days, cool evenings and the gardens at their best. Summer is very hot; winter is mild by day and crisp at night, with the lowest rates.
Areas worth knowing in Marrakech
The right neighbourhood shapes the whole trip. Here's how the city breaks down.
The walled old city — riads, souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Atmospheric and central, best reached on foot.
Modern, leafy and upscale — larger hotels, spas and easy taxis to the medina.
Palm-grove resorts and villas on the edge of town for space, pools and quiet.
The new town — boutiques, galleries and contemporary cafés.
Small things, sorted
- Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD); carry cash for the souks and tipping.
- Medina lanes are car-free — arrange a riad porter for luggage on arrival.
- Haggling in the souks is expected and good-natured; start low and stay friendly.
- Morocco is a Muslim country: halal food is standard and dressing modestly is appreciated.
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