MARRAKECH: Things to know as a first-time visitor to Morocco

Ep.125 Marrakech is one of the most colorful cities we've visited. It's bustling, vibrant, and a sensory feast. Join us as we take you around the red city and explore its souks, palaces, gardens, most celebrated foods, and more. We include all our prices, too!

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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:51 - Where to stay in Marrakech
01:54 - Getting to know the Medina
03:03 - The colors of Marrakech
03:43 - What surprised us in Marrakech
04:55 - Jemaa el Fna Square
06:09 - Colorful walking tour of Marrakech
06:52 - Bahia Palace
07:15 - Avoid the lesser sights in Marrakech
07:48 - Le Jardin Secret
08:31 - Medersa Ben Youssef
09:49 - Musée de Marrakech
10:37 - Saadian Tombs
11:15 - El Badi Palace
12:11 - Dining out in Marrakech
17:32 - What we paid

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[tuber]

My wife and I enjoyed this video, having taken a package tour of Morocco in 2022 that included about 4 days in Marrakech. My only comment is that we made a non-tour stop to both Jardin Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent’s museum (both very near to each other) and found each of them worthwhile. I wanted to experience YSL mainly for its modern architecture but the exhibition they had was very good as well. I will add that by the time we’d been in Morocco for 3 weeks, I was tired of Tagine dinners (but liked the kefta option, like Kevin).

[HugoMartins]

Nice video! Good content 😄
Went to Marrakech in July, loved it! Im going to come back this month, 29 of November, let’s gooo

[enriquesanchez]

OMG! my LONG appreciative post was removed by YouTube! I suspect because I added a link to the Alhambra Palace in Granada for you to see. Oh well... All looks wonderful, you kids! ♥

[anna_m]

OMG my honeymoon was there many years ago.
We went from
Malaga /Gibraltar to Marrakech

[tracytahiri]

So glad you enjoyed Marrakech!! We love this red city and highly recommend staying in the Medina in a riad as well! We recommend all the spots you went to…. Especially the Palais Badi…. One can’t see everything, but I love the Jardin Majorelle and consider it a “must see”…. Beautiful garden with exquisite details and so colorful…you can see how inspired YSL was in this space and the nearby museum is a must for fashion lovers!

[TheDaBacc]

Enjoying going through your series, and this one came at a good time. I'm planning a trip to take my father to Morocco for two weeks. He spent time there back in the 70s and I'm making lists of things to do. I'm liking the format you have for these videos and thanks for calling out locations you enjoyed.

[livnsji]

Thank you for this series, we’re headed there in May.

[MimiandMore]

Thank you so much for this! I see so much similarity in some of the architecture here in Seville. I am guessing Granada will be as well. I am envious of this trip and realize that even though I think I am an adventurous traveler I am still not ready for Morocco. But give me some time! Looking forward the next installment.

[Ask]

Awwww ❤❤ the video took me back to the trip!!! Great quality of video and explanations! Cant wait to see where you guys are heading to !!! 🤗

[mannya]

U were pretty much on point, nice vlog
Greetings from Florida

[MrsBilla-nuqb]

What your guide called “Moroccan pizza” is msemen. It is basically a staple in Moroccan homes.

[dansouth]

Great stuff as always! For myself, I typically avoid any site which does not allow photography. I'm not a Youtuber nor do I post my pics online, but taking photos is core to my travels.

[BigAsh]

Hi Judy and Kevin, just wanted to write a quick comment to thank you for such a lovely video about your stay in Marrakech!! I'm actually from Morocco living part-time in Marrakech and I myself never visited some of the places you've been to, so I'll be adding them to my list 😄 It makes me quite proud that such well travelled people like yourselves appreciate what Morocco has to offer and I look forward to watching the rest of the series to see what you got up to in the other cities! Wishing you all the best in your travels 🙂❤

[Lia-hlkg]

Very informative video 👏👏👏 very useful for my planning. Thank you and stay safe!

[Propertysg]

Did you spend any time in Casablanca and Rabat ? How did you make your way to Marakech and Fes - by taxi ?

Keep the videos coming !🎉

[TranLe-vynz]

I will go there in 2 months by myself . Any tips about safety please?

[dawnrearden]

You definitely missed a trick not going to the Jardins Majorelle. It's stunning - I just loved the blue as it is so vibrant. We loved the Islamic architecture but were badly scammed by the owner of our riad which has coloured our opinion of Marrakech. People constantly wanting money for photos that they happen to be in the frame of when you're taking a photograph of a building was wearing. the souks were fun - you expect a lot of interaction there and I loved that and really enjoy haggling. I don't think we'd go back to Morocoo though. Been there, done that! I do love your videos though as they are so informative and enjoyable.

[juanmonge]

Has anyone taken the Marrakech express? Where do you get it and where does it go?

[priyankakamble]

is that a good idea to visit in the month Feb
please somebody could let me know

[dotted-]

If a place does not allow photo/video, I won’t go in