Why the world visits Marrakech
Stay
Royal Mansour Marrakech
Commissioned by King Mohammed VI and built by some 1,500 Moroccan artisans: 53 private multi-story riads, each with a plunge pool and personal butler, plus Yannick Alléno dining. Ranked #26 on the World's 50 Best Hotels 2026, the highest in Africa.
La Mamounia
Opened 1923 on 20 acres of historic gardens, mixing Art Deco and Moroccan architecture, with a large outdoor pool and legendary hammam. Winston Churchill painted here; Alfred Hitchcock and the Rolling Stones checked in; Travel + Leisure ranked it #12 in the world in 2026.
Amanjena
Aman's only African property: 40 suites of pavilions and maisons in a pink-walled palmeraie garden, with an Amanspa. The Aman serenity experience in a Moroccan-palace setting; a perennial most-romantic-hotel pick.
The Oberoi Marrakech
Monumental courtyards inspired by the Ben Youssef Medersa, with private pool villas facing the Atlas Mountains. The Indian luxury brand's architectural showpiece in the Palmeraie.
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
Berber-chic villas with private pools and Atlas views outside the medina. The design-conscious luxury choice beyond the medina bustle.
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
40 acres of Moorish gardens with adults-only and family pools and a spa. The full-scale resort experience for travelers who want space and gardens over medina bustle.
Eat
The tables worth flying for.
La Grande Table Marocaine
Royal Mansour's Moroccan haute-cuisine flagship. Why famous: Michelin star; on the World's 50 Best MENA list; the reference point for luxury Moroccan dining.
Le Marocain
La Mamounia's traditional Moroccan restaurant. Why famous: the classic palace-dining experience at Africa's most historic hotel.
Dar Yacout
Riad turned dining house by architect Bill Willis; set menu of Moroccan classics on a rooftop terrace. Why famous: the legendary Marrakech night out for decades. Check its status before visiting; the hotel has listed it as temporarily closed.
Nomad
Modern Moroccan rooftop overlooking the Rahba Lakdima spice square. Why famous: changed what the medina expected of itself; lighter cooking, sunset views, a room of locals and visitors.
Al Fassia
Traditional Moroccan restaurant run entirely by women. Why famous: the institution for authentic home-style cooking; slow-cooked tagines and pigeon pastilla.
Culture
The landmarks worth landing for.
Jemaa el-Fnaa
The great square at the medina's edge: food stalls, storytellers and musicians by night. Why visit: Marrakech's beating heart.
Jardin Majorelle
Yves Saint Laurent's cobalt-blue garden in the new city. Why visit: the most photographed garden in Africa.
Bahia Palace
A 19th-century palace of courtyards, carved cedar and zellige tile. Why visit: the finest palace architecture in the medina.