Marrakech Tours &
Things to Do

Three full days covers the city properly: one for the southern monuments, one for the medina and souks, one for gardens and a slower pace. Two days works if you accept skipping something. Add a fourth if you want a day out to Essaouira or the Atlas, and count two nights rather than one if the Sahara is on your list.

Not strictly, and plenty of people wander happily without one. A licensed guide earns their fee in two situations: a first visit with limited time, where the alternative is spending an hour lost, and any interest in the craft workshops, where knowing which ones still produce what they sell is the whole difference. Ask to see the licence card. Unofficial guides at the gates are the usual source of trouble.

In the souks, yes, and it is a conversation rather than a confrontation. Fixed-price shops and cooperatives exist and are labelled as such; there, the price is the price. A workable approach is to decide what the object is worth to you before asking, then stay near that number and be willing to walk away pleasantly. Walking away is normal and nobody takes offence.

Lightweight clothes covering shoulders and knees are comfortable and avoid unwanted attention, for men as much as women. Nobody is required to cover their hair. Closed shoes beat sandals in the souks, where the ground is uneven and mopeds pass close. In summer a hat and water matter more than anything else you pack. Bring one warm layer between November and February for the evenings.

Guided walking tours of the medina and monuments start at €25 per person. Longer formats, evening food tours and full-day excursions cost more depending on duration, transport and group size. Tours are booked online without upfront payment and paid by bank transfer: our team sends you the bank details after your booking. Full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the start. Multi-day circuits are booked and paid the same way, at the price shown on each circuit page.