Morocco
One day in Marrakech
A one-day route through Marrakech built from the stop base: 7 stops, timed with the walk between them. Change the pace or your arrival day and the plan is rebuilt.
- 7 stops
- 8 h 45 of visits
- 1 h 07 on foot
Data checked on November 3, 2026
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Day 1
North medina · Kasbah and the south medina
7 stops · 8 h 45 of visits · 1 h 07 on foot
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9:30 am10:30 am
Tanneries (Bab Debbagh)
The tanners' quarter in the north-east of the medina, near the Bab Debbagh gate, where hides are treated in open pits.
Go early in the morning, when the work is at its busiest, and expect a strong smell.
Source: Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), Marrakech page, checked November 3, 2026
- 12 min walk
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10:42 am11:42 am
Ben Youssef Madrasa
A former Islamic college in the north of the medina, known for its courtyard with marble, stucco and cedar wood.
Combine it with the Marrakech Museum, which is beside it, and go early to find the courtyard quiet.
Check the opening hours and the ticket price at the entrance.
Source: Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), Marrakech page, checked November 3, 2026
- 20 min walk
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12:02 pm1:32 pm
Bahia Palace
A palace from the late 19th century, with a succession of courtyards, painted ceilings and zellij tilework. It is one of the most visited interiors in the medina.
Arrive at opening time to have the courtyards almost to yourself, and leave the afternoon for the souks.
Check the opening hours and the ticket price at the entrance. Hours are shorter during Ramadan.
Source: Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), Marrakech page, checked November 3, 2026
- 9 min walk
- Lunch break
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2:41 pm3:56 pm
El Badi Palace
The ruins of a large palace built by Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur from 1578, with an open courtyard, a pool and walls you can walk along.
Visit in the morning, because the ruins have almost no shade and the afternoon is hot.
Check the opening hours and the ticket price at the entrance.
Source: Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), Marrakech page, checked November 3, 2026
- 4 min walk
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4:00 pm4:45 pm
Saadian Tombs
A royal burial ground from the 16th century, with two main mausoleums and a garden with many other tombs.
Go as early as you can, because the mausoleums are small and queues build up quickly.
Check the opening hours and the ticket price at the entrance.
Source: Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), Marrakech page, checked November 3, 2026
- 14 min walk
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4:59 pm5:44 pm
Koutoubia Mosque
The main mosque of Marrakech, with a tall sandstone minaret that can be seen over the roofs from many parts of the medina. It stands in the south-west of the medina, among gardens.
Go early in the morning, when the light on the minaret is soft and the gardens are quiet.
Source: Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), Marrakech page, checked November 3, 2026
- 8 min walk
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5:52 pm8:22 pm
Jemaa el-Fna
The large open square at the heart of the medina. It is quiet by day and turns into an open-air theatre at night, with travelling artists, food stalls and crowds.
Come at dusk to watch it fill up, and look at it first from a café terrace before walking in.
Source: Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), Marrakech page, checked November 3, 2026
- Running late? Drop Tanneries (Bab Debbagh) first. Nothing is booked there.
- If it rains, swap Tanneries (Bab Debbagh) for Marrakech Museum, which is indoors and close by.
What did not fit
- Majorelle Garden: no room left in 1 day at this pace.
- Souks of the Medina: no room left in 1 day at this pace.
- Marrakech Museum: no room left in 1 day at this pace.
- Le Jardin Secret: no room left in 1 day at this pace.
- Yves Saint Laurent Museum: no room left in 1 day at this pace.