Medina Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Watch spellbinding dance routines, interact with snake charmers and browse the market stalls in this fascinating cultural hub on a central square.
Koutoubia Mosque
Gaze up at the curved windows of one of the three remaining Almohad minarets in the world at the Mosque of the Booksellers.
Bahia Palace
You can find out about the history of Marrakech with a visit to Bahia Palace. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Souk of the Medina
During your visit to Marrakech, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Souk of the Medina. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Marrakech Museum
You can study the exhibits at Marrakech Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Marrakech. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Le Jardin Secret
Explore the great outdoors at Le Jardin Secret, a lovely green space in Marrakech. Make time for the shops and local tours in this relaxing area.
Our pick of the best Medina Hotel Deals
Palais Moulay Said & SPA
Amazing location, best place to stay for medians and man square
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
La Mamounia
Excellent safe hotel with high standards. Only thing to mention were a couple of the reception staff at the Spa and at the Asian restaurant who were a bit unprofessional but the rest amazing. I would also like to praise the reception staff and the amazing concierge team who did everything for our ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Riad Andalla Spa
Very clean, very friendly and helpful staff, perfect location. Overall, a great stay! My only suggestion for improvement would be to either switch up the music played in the public areas of the riad, or not play music at all. It felt like we heard the same track every day. But that’s a very minor ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Riad Marraplace
Room very clean Staff very good and helpful . Breakfast different but plentiful. Location superb
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Riad Jona
Very nice place to visit. Would stay again. The staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
TUI BLUE Medina Gardens – Adults Only – All Inclusive
Cleanliness top notch. Staff all genuinely helpful, nothing a problem. Food excellent, each night different themed foods (Mexican, Indian etc) . Lunch option in the à la carte restaurant a really good addition and providing a change from buffet at night. Perfect location for main square/ souks yet ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Medina
Mouassine
If you're spending some time in Mouassine, Dar el Bacha Palace and Le Jardin Secret are top sights worth seeing.
Sidi Bou Amar
Though Sidi Bou Amar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jemaa el-Fnaa and Dar el Bacha Palace.
Rahba Kedima
If you're spending some time in Rahba Kedima, Jemaa el-Fnaa and Le Jardin Secret are top sights worth seeing.
Assouel
Assouel might not have many top sights, but Jemaa el-Fnaa and Ben Youssef Madrasa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bab Doukkala
Bab Doukkala might not have many top sights, but Jemaa el-Fnaa and Dar el Bacha Palace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Arset El Bilk
While visiting Arset El Bilk, you might make a stop by sights like Bab El Djedid and Artisanal Craft Center Marrakech.
