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Day 6 of 9
Fri, Mar 20

πŸ•ŒMarrakech Discovery

β—ˆMarrakech Medina

Discover the magic of Marrakech! Explore the iconic cobalt blue Jardin Majorelle and YSL Museum, wander through the ancient Ben Youssef Madrasa, lose yourself in the vibrant souks, and end with an unforgettable dinner with live belly dancing at Comptoir Darna.

β†’Today's Route

Marrakech Medina
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Ben Youssef Madrasa
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Souks
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Jardin Majorelle
Medina walking tour + Majorelle Gardens

β—ˆSchedule

8:30 AM
Leisurely breakfast at riad rooftop
β†’~15 min taxi
10:00 AM
Taxi to Jardin Majorelle
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10:30 AM
Jardin Majorelle + YSL Museum
~$16/person
β†’~15 min
12:30 PM
Walk or taxi back toward Medina
1:00 PM
Lunch at Le Jardin (garden restaurant)
$20-40
β†’~15 min walk
2:30 PM
Walk to Ben Youssef Madrasa
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3:00 PM
Ben Youssef Madrasa
~$10/person
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4:00 PM
Explore the souks - spices, leather, crafts
5:30 PM
Bacha Coffee at Dar El Bacha Palace
$10-15
β—‹~2 hours to rest/refresh
6:30 PM
Return to riad, freshen up
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8:30 PM
Dinner at Comptoir Darna (belly dancing)
$50-75/person
11:00 PM
Optional: Theatro nightclub (best in Africa!)
~$30 entry
Stay~$210
Activities~$52
Food~$130
Transport~$15
Day Total$407-1,259

β—‹Tips & Notes

✦Good to Know

  • β†’Always negotiate in souks - start at 50% of asking price
  • β†’Best souks: Souk Semmarine (main), Souk des Teinturiers (dyers)
  • β†’Theatro nightclub: 11:30pm-5am, ~300 MAD (~$30) entry, at Es Saadi Resort

β—ˆLocal Tips

  • β†’La Maison des Babouches - quality leather slippers
  • β†’La Maison des Γ‰pices - spices, argan oil, ras el hanout

β—‡Gallery

Jardin Majorelle - iconic blue
Jardin Majorelle - iconic blue
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Vibrant Marrakech souks
Vibrant Marrakech souks
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Handcrafted Moroccan lanterns
Handcrafted Moroccan lanterns
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Moroccan cuisine
Moroccan cuisine
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Traditional mint tea
Traditional mint tea
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El Fenn or Riad 72
Tonight's Stay
El Fenn or Riad 72
$210-977/night