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Marrakesh: weekend like a local

Two relaxed days in Marrakech focused on local food, coffee and art: arrival with a quiet evening in the Medina, and on Sunday galleries and cafés in Gueliz and Mellah.

Pace
Relaxed
Budget
Mid-range
Season
April

Day 1 · Marrakesch

Arrival and Medina evening

A quiet arrival day in Marrakech: transfer to the Medina, check-in at Riad Kheirredine, a walk through the Mellah and a relaxed evening with local Moroccan food.

  1. 11:00

    11:45

    Travel & transfer: Arrival at RAK airport

    After landing and passport control, you collect your luggage and withdraw some cash from an ATM.

    Flughafen Marrakesch-Menara (RAK)

  2. 30 min by taxi

  3. 12:15

    12:45

    Travel & transfer: Transfer from the airport to the riad

    It takes about 20 minutes by taxi to the Medina; you walk the last stretch to the riad through the alleys.

    Riad Kheirredineapprox. 150–200 MAD pp

    Agree the price firmly before getting in, or book the transfer in advance through the riad.

  4. 12:45

    13:15

    Stay: Luggage drop-off at Riad Kheirredine

    You drop off your luggage, as the room is only ready from around 3 pm. A welcome mint tea is usually included.

    Riad Kheirredineapprox. 700–1,300 MAD / night

  5. 15 min on foot

  6. 13:30

    14:45

    Lunch: Mechoui Alley: grilled lamb

    In the alley behind Place des Épices, locals prepare lamb that is sold by weight. You eat at a shared table with bread, cumin and salt.

    Mechoui Alleyapprox. 80–150 MAD pp

  7. 15 min on foot

  8. 15:00

    15:50

    Café: Coffee at Café Dar Cherifa

    This quiet, long-established literary café in an old riad is a calm spot for coffee or mint tea. There are also small art exhibitions.

    Café Dar Cherifaapprox. 30–60 MAD pp

  9. 20 min on foot

  10. 16:15

    17:45

    Sightseeing: Walk through the Mellah

    Mellah, Gewürzmarkt (Place des Épices)approx. 0–50 MAD pp

  11. 10 min on foot

  12. 18:00

    19:00

    Break: Settle into your room and rest

    Your room is ready now. You rest for a while on the roof terrace or in the courtyard.

    Riad Kheirredine

  13. 15 min on foot

  14. 19:45

    21:15

    Dinner: Dinner at Café Restaurant Toubkal

    Café Restaurant Toubkalapprox. 90–160 MAD pp

Day 2 · Marrakesch

Art, coffee and Gueliz

A relaxed departure day with coffee and breakfast in Gueliz, a small gallery and a local lunch, before heading to RAK airport with time to spare.

  1. 09:00

    10:15

    Breakfast: Breakfast at Café Les Negociants

    A long-standing Gueliz café where mostly locals have breakfast: msemen, omelette, fresh orange juice and strong coffee.

    Café Les Negociantsapprox. 50–90 MAD pp

  2. 10 min on foot

  3. 10:30

    11:45

    Sightseeing: Photography at Galerie 127

    A small gallery in an old Gueliz house with Moroccan and international photography, quiet and ideal for art lovers.

    Galerie 127

  4. 10 min on foot

  5. 12:00

    12:45

    Café: Coffee break at Café Dar Moha Gueliz

    A short coffee break in quiet surroundings before lunch. Alternatively, have a coffee in one of the small cafés on Rue de la Liberté.

    Café Dar Moha Guelizapprox. 25–50 MAD pp

  6. 10 min by taxi

  7. 13:15

    14:30

    Lunch: Lunch at Al Fassia

    Al Fassiaapprox. 150–250 MAD pp

    Choose the lamb dish with prunes and order it early, as it takes a little time.

  8. 20 min by taxi

  9. 14:50

    15:20

    Travel & transfer: Pick up luggage and check out

    Back to the riad, pick up your luggage and check out at a relaxed pace.

    Riad Kheirredineapprox. 30–50 MAD pp

  10. 25 min by taxi

  11. 15:45

    16:15

    Travel & transfer: Transfer to RAK airport

    Take a taxi to the airport, with a generous buffer before your departure.

    Flughafen Marrakesch Menara (RAK)approx. 70–100 MAD pp

    Negotiate the price before getting in, or order a taxi through your accommodation.

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FAQ

How many days do you need in Marrakech?

Three days are enough for the medina, palaces, gardens and souks at a relaxed pace. With a fourth day you can plan a trip to the Atlas Mountains or to Essaouira.

Where is the best place to stay in Marrakech?

For the typical atmosphere, a riad in the medina is a good choice, for example in Mouassine or the Kasbah. If you prefer quiet and modern hotels, Guéliz is the better choice.

Is Marrakech expensive?

Compared with Western Europe, food, taxis and accommodation are usually cheaper. Excursions, hotels with pools and upmarket restaurants cost more.

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