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

French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent was smitten with Morocco from his first visit in 1966. Cementing his connection to the city, Musée Yves Saint Laurent opened in 2017 next door to Jardin Majorelle – Saint Laurent’s second home – as an homage to YSL's life and 40 years of creative work. Designed by Studio KO, the terracotta facade guards the designer's sketches, haute couture fashions – including the famed peacoat and Mondrian dress – and accessories, in addition to a 150-seat auditorium, research library, bookstore and terrace café.

Address

Rue Yves Saint Laurent, 40000

+212 5242 98686 Go to website

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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.

Address

Km6 Route de Barrage, 40000

+212 5243 83950 Go to website

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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.

Address

34 Derb Jdid, 40040

+212 5243 85295 Go to website

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Berber Lodge Oumnas

Marrakech, Morocco

Looking to broaden your horizons? Leave behind the big city and head south to the village of Oumnas, just a 40-minute drive outside of Marrakech. Complementing the Moroccan countryside, this rural dwelling is worthy of a desktop background, with ancient gardens and olive trees adding to Berber Lodge’s old-fashioned feel. Traditionally built using earth bricks, reed ceilings, palm trees and eucalyptus woods, these nine individual lodges are linked by a central hamlet which benefits from a restaurant and swimming pool.

Address

Province al Haouz, Route du Barrage, Marrakech 42312, Morocco

+212 662 049 043 Go to website

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La Maison de la Photographie

Marrakech, Morocco

The lovechild of Hamid Mergani and Patrick Manac’h, the Maison de la Photographie houses an impressive collection of over 8,000 photographs, taken between 1870 and 1960. A cultural institution, this peach-hued museum offers a snapshot in time; photos, glass negatives, postcards, journals, maps, prints and documentaries tell the story of Morocco’s colourful past. Whether you’re a polaroid-pro or a point-and-shoot type photographer, the Maison de la Photographie is a welcome respite from the Moroccan rays – replenish on the rooftop terrace with a pot of tea and 360° views.

Address

46 Rue Souk Ahal Fassi kaat Ben Nahid

+212 5243-85721 Go to website

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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.

Address

32 Souk Sidi Abdelaziz Medina

+212 524 378 295 Go to website

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Musée de la Palmeraie

Marrakech, Morocco

A vintage lover’s dream, this small museum dating from the 40s offers a window into Morocco’s modern art scene. Home to perfumer Abderrazak Benchaâbane’s private collection of paintings, photographs, sculptures, calligraphy and installations, the Musée de la Palmeraie reconciles art and nature against the backdrop of Andalusian-style gardens.

Address

Dar Tounsi Route de Fès En face d'Atacadao 40000

+212 6610-95352

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