Marrakesh Magic

Djemaa el-Fna Square at Night

Snake charmers, henna artists, food stalls, and acrobats. Pure sensory overload.

Jardin Majorelle

Yves Saint Laurent's cobalt blue garden. Buy tickets online — sells out.

Medina Souks Walking Tour

Spice souk, leather tanneries (Chouara), and the dyers' quarter. Hire a guide.

Bahia Palace

19th-century palace with lush courtyards, carved cedar ceilings, and tile work.

Atlas Mountains Day Trip

Imlil village, Berber lunch, and donkey trek to 3,000m. Unforgettable.

Saadian Tombs

16th-century royal mausoleum — only rediscovered in 1917. Exquisite detail.

Cooking Class in a Riad

Morning spice market, then cook tagine and couscous with a local family.

Hammam Dar el-Bacha

Historic royal bathhouse — exfoliating scrub, steam room, mint tea after.

Le Jardin Restaurant

Hidden garden restaurant in the medina — best pastilla and chicken tagine.

Essaouira Day Trip

2.5 hrs west by shared taxi. UNESCO port city, wind surfers, and fresh grilled fish.