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Royal Mansour Marrakech
A palace of private riads, each on three floors, set inside the medina walls with large gardens.
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RAK · 31.63° N · 8.00° W · Morocco
Marrakech
Red city of souks, riads and gardens at the foot of the Atlas Mountains.
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About Marrakech
In short
- Jemaa el Fnaa square
- Souks of the medina
- Majorelle Garden
- Bahia Palace
- Day trip to the Atlas Mountains
At a glance
- Country
- Morocco
- Region
- Africa
- Local time
- GMT
- Time difference
- 6 hours behind Dhaka5 hours behind in January
- Currency
- Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Main airport
- RAKMarrakesh Menara Airport
- Flight time
- About 4 hoursFrom London
- Best time to visit
- March to May and September to November
- Deals
- 4 deals
Marrakech is a short flight from the UK and feels a world away. Jemaa el Fnaa, the great square of the medina, fills each evening with food stalls, musicians and storytellers, and the souks around it sell leather, lamps, spices and rugs.
The Koutoubia minaret is the city's landmark, and the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Majorelle Garden show off its craftsmanship. Most visitors stay in a riad, a traditional house built around a courtyard, or in a resort hotel among the palm groves.
The High Atlas is about an hour away for mountain walks. Spring and autumn are ideal; winter days are sunny but nights are cool.
Before you go
Entry and visas
Entry rules depend on your passport and the reason for your trip, and they change from time to time. Check the official sources below before you book, including how long your passport must stay valid.
Health
Read TravelHealthPro's Morocco page and book a travel health appointment well before your trip. Summers are very hot, so drink plenty of water, use sun protection and rest in the shade in the afternoon. Take care with food and water hygiene.
Money
The currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Carry some cash for the souks and small purchases, tell your bank before you travel and check its fees for card payments and cash withdrawals abroad.
Official sources
- GOV.UK travel advice for Morocco (opens in a new tab)
- GOV.UK entry requirements for Morocco (opens in a new tab)
- TravelHealthPro advice for Morocco (opens in a new tab)
- Marrakech on Visit Morocco, the official tourism site (opens in a new tab)
- UNESCO: the cultural space of Jemaa el-Fna Square (opens in a new tab)
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
When to go
- January
- February
- MarchBest
- AprilBest
- MayBest
- June
- JulyNot ideal
- AugustNot ideal
- SeptemberBest
- OctoberBest
- NovemberBest
- December
March to May and October to November are warm, with average highs of about 23 to 29°C. July and August average about 37°C. Winter days are mild, but nights are cool, with average lows of about 6 to 7°C in December and January.
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La Mamounia
A palace hotel just inside the medina walls, set in large historic gardens with an outdoor pool.
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Pictures of Marrakech
The Koutoubia minaret, about 77 metres tall 
Jemaa el-Fna at dusk, with the Koutoubia minaret beyond 
The Majorelle Garden, open to the public since 1947 
The Ben Youssef Madrasa, completed in 1565
Questions about Marrakech
See all questionsWhat currency is used in Marrakech?
Morocco's currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Carry some cash for the souks and small purchases, and check your bank's fees for using your card abroad.
Do I need a visa to visit Marrakech?
It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Check the official entry information for Morocco before you book, and use only official government channels if you need a visa.
Checked on 14 October 2026
Can non-Muslims visit mosques in Marrakech?
Generally not: with few exceptions, mosques in Morocco do not admit non-Muslims, and the Koutoubia Mosque is one of them. You can still see the Koutoubia's minaret from the streets around it.
How far is the airport from the city?
Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) is about 3 km southwest of the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Marrakech?
March to May and October to November are the most comfortable months, with average highs of about 23 to 29°C. July and August are the hottest, averaging about 37°C, and winter nights can be cool.
