Seven Must-Visit Destinations in Marrakech
24 September, 2019
- Words by
- Megan Bull
Navigate
Navigate
the labyrinthine streets of Marrakech,
stopping off at retro restaurants, design-focused museums and
Berber lodges, with our guide to the top locations in Morocco’s Red
City.
Check off the top things to do in Marrakech
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Musée Yves Saint Laurent
Marrakech, Morocco
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Beldi Country Club
Marrakech, Morocco
Combining Moroccan tradition and French-chic, this country club
is perfect for a spot of R&R away from the bustling medina
streets. It draws the likes of Poppy Delevigne with boho-village
vibes – head here to meander through the narrow alleyways, elegant
riads and shaded courtyards, stopping to admire olive-trees, rose
gardens and Atlas Mountain panoramas en route.
restaurant
La Famille
Marrakech, Morocco
Set in a rustic-rural courtyard off the Riad Zitoun Jdid, this
hidden-gem restaurant is a must-visit. Mere footsteps from Bahia
Palace it serves up good food and good company. With a menu as
simple as its no-frills decor, this low-key eatery offers organic
salads, flower-infused waters and vegan bites for a pallet-pleasing
lunch.
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Berber Lodge Oumnas
Marrakech, Morocco
Address
Province al Haouz, Route du Barrage, Marrakech 42312, Morocco
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La Maison de la Photographie
Marrakech, Morocco
restaurant
Le Jardin
Marrakech, Morocco
Le Jardin is a hidden oasis free from bustling crowds and
selfie-taking tourists. Step through its unassuming door into an
edenic paradise of 60s retro vibes, courtesy of restaurateur Kamal
Laftimi and interior architect, Anne Favier. Revel in the
16th-century architecture and botanical gardens of this
insta-worthy restaurant complete with mosaics, a sun-kissed terrace
and bohemian fairy lights. It’s the perfect pit-stop for
traditional Moroccan mezzes, slow-cooked tagines and replenishing
mint teas, so head here after a long day of shopping in the
souks.
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Musée de la Palmeraie
Marrakech, Morocco