Medina and souks guided tour
Palaces, madrasas and the maze of souks without getting lost.
See dates and prices →☀️ Relaxed things to do
Traditional hammam and massage
Steam, black soap scrub and argan oil massage.
See dates and prices →Camel ride in the Palmeraie
A gentle sunset ride through the palm oasis.
See dates and prices →Essaouira day trip
A breezy blue-and-white port town on the Atlantic, with argan cooperatives on the way.
See dates and prices →Jardin Majorelle and YSL Museum
The famous blue garden and the Yves Saint Laurent museum next door.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Evening street food tour
Snail soup, tanjia and mint tea around Jemaa el-Fnaa at night.
See dates and prices →Moroccan cooking class
Shop for spices, then cook tagine and salads in a riad kitchen.
See dates and prices →🧗 Adventure things to do
Agafay desert sunset with camel ride and dinner
Camels at sunset, a Berber dinner under the stars and live music.
See dates and prices →Atlas Mountains and Berber villages day trip
Mountain valleys, waterfalls and lunch with a Berber family.
See dates and prices →Sunrise hot air balloon flight
Float over the desert and Atlas foothills, with breakfast in a Berber tent.
See dates and prices →Quad biking in the Palmeraie
Ride through palm groves and desert tracks, with mint tea in a village.
See dates and prices →Ouzoud waterfalls day trip
Morocco's tallest waterfalls, a boat ride and wild monkeys.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Marrakech
Nomad
Medina
Rooftop above the spice square. Book a sunset table.
Map ↗Le Jardin
Medina
Leafy courtyard hidden in the souks.
Map ↗Café Clock
Kasbah
Famous camel burger and storytelling nights.
Map ↗Dar Yacout
Medina
Set feast in a candlelit palace. Ideal for groups.
Map ↗Al Fassia
Gueliz
Run by women for decades. The lamb shoulder is legendary.
Map ↗Le Marocain at La Mamounia
Medina
Grand dining in Marrakech's most famous hotel.
Map ↗Le Foundouk
Medina
Elegant riad with a rooftop terrace.
Map ↗Plus61
Gueliz
Light, modern cooking. A good break from tagines.
Map ↗Comptoir Darna
Hivernage
Dinner with music and dancers. Lively for groups.
Map ↗Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha
Medina
Slow-roasted lamb by the kilo, eaten with your hands.
Map ↗Café des Épices
Rahba Kedima
Mint tea on a rooftop over the spice market.
Map ↗Grand Café de la Poste
Gueliz
Colonial-era brasserie, nice for a long lunch.
Map ↗Where to stay
- La Mamounia $$$
Medina. Legendary palace hotel with huge gardens. - Royal Mansour $$$
Medina. Private riads with rooftop plunge pools. - Riad Kniza $$$
Medina. Family-run riad near the Bab Doukkala gate.
Getting around
- Petit taxis are cheap. Ask for the meter or agree on the price before you get in.
- The medina is car-free. Riads send porters to meet you at the nearest drop-off point.
- Venues in the Palmeraie and Agafay are 20 to 45 minutes out. Book group transfers.
- Carry dirhams in cash. Dress modestly in the medina.
Arriving
Marrakech Menara (RAK) is 20 minutes from the medina.
Good to know for guests in Marrakech
- Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD). Cash is needed in the medina.
- Tipping: Tipping is common: around 10% in restaurants and small tips for porters and guides.
- Dinner time: Dinner usually from 8 pm. Many traditional restaurants do not serve alcohol, so check ahead.
- Power plugs: Type C and E plugs, 220 V.
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Questions guests ask about Marrakech
When is the best time for a wedding in Marrakech?
March to May, September to November is the most popular season. Souks, riads and rooftop dinners in the medina, palm groves in the Palmeraie, and the stony Agafay desert 40 minutes away.
How do guests get to Marrakech?
Marrakech Menara (RAK) is 20 minutes from the medina.
How do guests get around Marrakech?
Petit taxis are cheap. Ask for the meter or agree on the price before you get in. The medina is car-free. Riads send porters to meet you at the nearest drop-off point. Venues in the Palmeraie and Agafay are 20 to 45 minutes out. Book group transfers. Carry dirhams in cash. Dress modestly in the medina.
What can wedding guests do in Marrakech as a group?
Good group options include agafay desert sunset with camel ride and dinner, atlas Mountains and Berber villages day trip, medina and souks guided tour, evening street food tour. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Marrakech?
Yes. Our Marrakech wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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Ready-made relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
See the plan →Welcome dinner restaurants in Marrakech
Group-friendly places for the welcome or rehearsal dinner and the day-after brunch, with local dinner times and tipping.
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