Marrakesh
Marrakesh or Marrakech is the fourth-largest city in Morocco.
It is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and is the capital of the Marrakesh-Safi region. The city lies west of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
Getting to Marrakesh
There are flights from many European cities, including flights operated by a number of low cost carriers. Connections via Casablanca (45-min flight) are also possible. Easyjet — flights from Manchester, Stansted and Gatwick Airport (and also from Madrid, from Lyon, Amsterdam and from Basel) Ryanair — direct flights from Oporto (Portugal), London Luton, and London Stansted, and also from Hahn (Germany), Berlin…
- 01Marrakech-Menara Airport
Marrakech-Menara Airport has two terminals housed in one complex.
- 02Train
For train schedules check out the Moroccan Railway website.
- 03Supratours Terminal
Supratours buses depart from just southwest of the train station (see above).
- 04Gare Voyageurs
Worth seeing
There is much to see and do in Marrakech. An entire day can be dedicated to wandering around all the different souks, seeking out the best bargains. The city also offers several historical and architectural sites as well as some interesting museums.
Where to eat
Each night in the Djemaa El-Fna rows of street stalls are set up under giant white tents. The huts targeting tourists serve similar fare and have menus printed in French, Arabic and usually English. Everyone has tajine, couscous, brochette and some variety of soups. Some have specialities like offal, egg sandwiches or special tajines.
Getting around Marrakesh the local way
- Go nextThe following are towns in the High Atlas that can be seen as part of a day trip: Amizmiz – With one of the largest Berber souks in the High Atlas Mountains every Tuesday, Amizmiz is well worth a trip.
- Go nextRide by taxi or minivan of a local tourist company may be ordered near Djemaa El-Fna or in the streets in Medina.
From Wikivoyage: Marrakech, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
Text adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Jorge Franganillo (CC BY 2.0), Wikimedia Commons.
