Medina & Souks Tour
Bahia, Ben Youssef and the markets.
Marrakesh
The red city — where Jemaa el-Fnaa's storytellers and snake charmers fill the square and the medina's souks run for miles.
- Metro population
- 1,000,000
- Country
- Morocco
- Region
- Africa
Overview
Why visit Marrakesh
Marrakesh has performed the same evening miracle for 900 years: as the sun drops, Jemaa el-Fnaa square fills with drummers, storytellers, snake charmers and a hundred grill stalls — the world's oldest nightly street theatre.
Behind it, the medina's souks run for miles through copper, leather and carpet quarter lanes; the 12th-century Koutoubia minaret guides you home; and the Bahia Palace and Ben Youssef Madrasa hold Morocco's most dazzling tilework. Yves Saint Laurent's Majorelle Garden keeps its famous cobalt blue.
Speed's 2025 Africa tour streamed from Marrakesh. The Atlas Mountains rise an hour south — and riads (courtyard guesthouses) hidden behind blank medina walls are the place to stay.
Things to do
Top things to book in Marrakesh
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Atlas Mountains Day
Berber villages and valleys.
Agafay Desert Sunset
Camel ride and dinner in the stone desert.
Majorelle & City
The blue garden plus city highlights.
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Fun facts
Things you didn't know about Marrakesh
- 01
The Square
Jemaa el-Fnaa's nightly chaos of food stalls and storytellers is UNESCO-listed intangible heritage.
- 02
The Red City
Medina walls and buildings were ordered clay-pink in the 12th century — the colour is law.
- 03
The Koutoubia
The 77m minaret has guided travellers for 800 years — no building may exceed it.
- 04
The Souks
The medina's covered markets are the largest traditional souks in Morocco.
- 05
Majorelle Blue
Yves Saint Laurent saved the painter's cobalt garden in 1980 — it's now the famous villa blue.
- 06
Ben Youssef
The 14th-century madrasa's courtyard is among Islam's finest architecture.
- 07
Riads
Blank medina walls hide courtyard palaces — the classic Marrakesh stay.
- 08
Atlas Gateway
The High Atlas — with 4,167m Toubkal — rises an hour south.
- 09
The Tanneries
Leather is still dyed in medieval stone pits — viewed from balconies with mint sprigs.
- 10
Agdal & Orange Trees
The city was founded as an oasis — gardens and palms still thread it.
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FAQ
Quick answers about Marrakesh
Where is Marrakesh located?
Marrakesh is in Morocco, in Africa.
What is the population of Marrakesh?
The greater Marrakesh area is home to about 1,000,000 people.
What is Marrakesh famous for?
Marrakesh is famous for the Jemaa el-Fnaa square's storytellers and food stalls, the medina souks, and the Majorelle garden.
Did IShowSpeed stream from Marrakesh?
Yes — IShowSpeed streamed from Marrakesh on his 2025 Africa tour. See his full world tour map.
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