Points of interest Marrakech: Tourism & Monuments

Practical information : Sightseeing Marrakech

Timetable

In general, museums are open in the morning (from 9:00 or 9:30 am) and in the afternoon, every day of the week. Some museums close on Sundays or Wednesdays. They close at 6 p.m., with last admission at around 5.30 p.m. Admission for foreign visitors is 70 DH for most of them. In high season, it's best to visit in the morning, as soon as it opens, to take advantage of the quiet. The gardens, with the exception of Majorelle and the Secret Garden, are accessible free of charge.

Smokers

Morocco is a poor pupil when it comes to smoking. The law banning smoking in public places came into force in 2008, but... it's clear that certain habits die hard. Indeed, the pleasure of a cigarette while enjoying a noos-noos coffee on a terrace is a custom that's not about to die out or go up in smoke. What's more, the penalties are ridiculously low (fines ranging from 10 to 50 DH) and never apply. So it won't do you much good to get offended if someone is smoking with impunity at the table next to yours. You have two options: let the offenders know gently that it's bothering you, or... move to the other end of the restaurant.

Tourist traps

Despite the constant efforts of the town hall and the tourist police, unfortunately, there are still a number of bogus guides in Marrakech. If you don't want to suffer their misdeeds and ruin your vacation, here's a simple recommendation to apply: be on your guard when you're approached directly, and don't follow any good soul who claims to be charitable. Nothing is free, even if someone offers to escort you "for free"; the idea is to take you to stores and put pressure on you. These people damage the image of tourism in the country. Genuine licensed guides have a badge and are expected to wear it visibly, speak your language fluently and hold a diploma. Ask your hotel concierge or riad manager for their contact details: they're sure to have a list to recommend to you, so you can be sure of a quality, worry-free experience. Some guides are active online, offering their services directly.

Tourist Attractions & Monuments Marrakech

JEMAÂ EL-FNA SQUARE

MUSEE LE MONDE DES ARTS DE LA PARURE

TINDOUF GALLERY

JARDIN MAJORELLE

BAHIA PALACE

DAR CHERIFA

BRASS SOUK

LA KOUTOUBIA

SOUKS

PALAIS EL BADI

MEDERSA BEN YOUSSEF

MELLAH DISTRICT

MARRAKECH MUSEUM (MENEBHI PALACE)

SAADIAN TOMBS

GUIDE MONTAGNE ET DÉSERT

ANIMA GARDEN

CYBER PARK ARSAT MOULAY ABDESLAM

BLACK AND WHITE GALLERY

TISKIWIN MUSEUM OR BERT FLINT COLLECTION

EL HARTI GARDEN

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Practical information : Sightseeing Marrakech

Timetable

Smokers

Tourist traps