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Market stalls and evening visitors in Marrakech's Jemaa el-Fna square, with Koutoubia in the distance

Marrakech in 3 days

Three full days separate the southern monuments, northern medina and newer-city gardens, with meals and time to walk between visits.

3 days, 19 stopsBalanced paceMarch to May and September to OctoberApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 4, 2026
Jemaa el-Fna fills with market stalls beneath Marrakech's ochre skyline.

Trip at a glance

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Southern palaces and the evening square

Start inside Bahia, then connect the southern monuments on foot. Keep the optional ruined palace for an easier version of the day.
  1. 1
    9:00 AMBahia PalaceStart with the decorated rooms and courtyards while the day is cooler. Allow time for queues and sections temporarily closed to visitors.About 1 hour 30 min here
    Foreign adult: MAD 100 (about $10) · Foreign adult ticket; separate resident and child tariffs. Check exceptional closures before visiting.

    Official fees: Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and CommunicationLast verified

    Walk about 15 min
  2. 2
    10:45 AMOptionalEl Badi PalaceExplore the open palace remains for a contrast with Bahia. Skip this stop if you prefer more time inside Bahia and a slower lunch.About 1 hour here
    Foreign adult: MAD 100 (about $10) · Foreign adult ticket. Exposed grounds call for water and sun protection.

    Official fees: Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and CommunicationLast verified

    Walk about 10 min
  3. 3
    12:00 PMPlace des Ferblantiers lunch areaChoose lunch around the square and check the menu before ordering. This is a dining area rather than a reservation at one restaurant.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Meals paid separately; the pin marks the square, not a particular restaurant.
    Walk about 15 min
  4. 4
    1:30 PMSaadian TombsLook closely at the decorated burial chambers and allow for the viewing queue. Keep voices low around other visitors.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Foreign adult: MAD 100 (about $10) · Foreign adult ticket; allow time for queues at the smaller viewing areas.

    Official fees: Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and CommunicationLast verified

    Walk about 15 min
  5. 5
    3:00 PMMellah lanes from Place MellahReturn through the market lanes from Place Mellah. Browse slowly, leave room for residents and ask before photographing people.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Public-lane walk; shop purchases separate. Respect residential entrances and ask before photographing people.
    Walk about 20 min
  6. 6
    4:30 PMKoutoubia exterior and gardensWalk around the minaret and surrounding gardens before the evening meal. This is an exterior visit, with no mosque interior included.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Exterior and surrounding gardens only. This itinerary does not include entry to the mosque.
    Walk about 15 min
  7. 7
    6:00 PMJemaa el-Fna dinner areaChoose dinner on the square or a nearby lane, then watch the evening activity. Confirm prices and avoid photographing people without consent.
    Meals and drinks paid separately; choose a menu and confirm the total before ordering.

Before you go

Where to stay for this plan

Choose a medina base for the first two days or Gueliz for easier vehicle access. Arrive before the first morning and book the Majorelle slot before ordering the days.

Hotels in Marrakech

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Plan last checked Nov 4, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.