Rough Guides Pocket Marrakesh is a compact travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Marrakesh's historic Medina, vibrant souks and garden-filled new town, including highlights such as Jemaa el-Fna, Jardin Majorelle and the Atlas Mountains.
It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights, hidden gems and ready-made itineraries to practical travel advice, independent recommendations, full-colour maps and a handy travel phrasebook.
Perfect for city breaks and long weekends, it combines concise area-by-area coverage with a dedicated online trip planner that helps you organise your time before you travel.
This Marrakesh travel guide covers:
Jemaa el-Fna and the Koutoubia: Experience Marrakesh's famous main square as it fills with food stalls, musicians and performers, then explore the Koutoubia Mosque and its gardens. The Northern Medina: Wander through Souk Semmarine and Rahba Kedima, with the Almoravid Koubba, Marrakesh Museum, Medersa Ben Youssef, Le Jardin Secret and the city's traditional tanneries. The Southern Medina and Agdal Gardens: Discover Bahia Palace, the Mellah, El Badi Palace, the Saadian Tombs and Agdal Gardens among the quieter quarters south of Jemaa el-Fna. Ville Nouvelle and the Palmeraie: Explore Guéliz and Hivernage, visit Jardin Majorelle and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, stroll the Menara Gardens and escape to the palm-filled Palmeraie. Atlas excursions: Head into the High Atlas for Imlil, Mount Toubkal, the Ourika Valley and Setti Fatma, with options for hiking, mountain scenery and day trips from Marrakesh. Essaouira: Plan an excursion to this laid-back Atlantic town for its walled Medina, ramparts, harbour, beach, seafood and thriving arts and crafts scene. The guide, together with the online trip planner, helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Marrakesh with confidence.
Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Pocket Marrakesh.
