100 Most Asked Questions About Marrakech

Everything real travelers ask us every single day on WhatsApp, email, and DMs. All answers are short, honest, and updated for 2025.

1. Is Marrakech safe right now?
   Yes, very safe. Safer than Paris, Barcelona, or Rome for tourists.

2. Is it safe for solo female travelers?
   Yes. Common sense + shoulders/knees covered = almost zero hassle.

3. How many days do I need in Marrakech?
   3–4 days is perfect; 2 is rushed, 5+ if you love slow travel.

4. Best month to visit Marrakech?
   March–May or September–November.

5. Is June–August too hot?
   Yes, 40–47 °C. Only come if you love extreme heat and pool days.

6. What’s the weather in December–February?
   18–23 °C day, 5–10 °C night. Bring a jacket.

7. Should I stay in the medina or Gueliz/Hivernage?
   First trip → medina riad. With kids/elderly → Gueliz or Hivernage.

8. Best area in the medina to stay?
   Near Dar El Bacha, Riad Laarous, or Mouassine – quiet but central.

9. How much is a good riad per night?
   €80–150 for a beautiful boutique riad (2025 price).

10. Is tap water safe to drink?
    Technically yes in cities, but tastes bad. Drink bottled (5–10 MAD).

11. Can I use credit cards?
    Yes in riads, big restaurants, malls. Cash only in souks.

12. How much cash should I bring?
    €500–700 per person for a week is plenty.

13. Airport to medina taxi price?
    Official taxi 100–150 MAD. Private transfer 250–300 MAD.

14. Are Uber/Careem available?
    Careem yes, Uber no. InDrive is cheapest.

15. How do I avoid taxi scams?
    Use the meter or agree price before getting in.

16. Is bargaining normal?
    Yes in souks, no in supermarkets or fixed-price shops.

17. How much should I bargain?
    Start at 50–60 % of first price and meet in the middle.

18. Is alcohol available?
    Yes – hotels, riads, bars, Carrefour supermarket.

19. Alcohol during Ramadan 2025 (28 Feb–30 Mar)?
    Still served in tourist areas, just more discreet.

20. Do women need to cover hair?
    No, never. Shoulders and knees covered is enough.

21. Can I wear shorts in summer?
    In Gueliz/Hivernage yes, in medina better long/light trousers.

22. Is Marrakech good for kids?
    Very! Calèche rides, camels, pools, gardens.

23. Best family activities?
    Oasiria water park, camel ride Palmeraie, cooking class.

24. Is there a water park?
    Oasiria Aquapark – 20 min from center, open summer.

25. Can I do a Sahara day trip from Marrakech?
    No. Real dunes are 9–10 h one way. Do 3-day minimum or Agafay day trip.

26. Agafay Desert vs real Sahara?
    Agafay = stony hills, 40 min away. Sahara = golden dunes, 2–3 days.

27. Best day trips from Marrakech?
    Ourika Valley, Ouzoud Waterfalls, Essaouira, Atlas Mountains.

28. How far is Essaouira?
    2 h 45 min by car or bus.

29. Is Essaouira worth a night or just a day trip?
    Stay 1–2 nights – much more relaxed than Marrakech.

30. How to get to Chefchaouen from Marrakech?
    Fly to Fes or Casablanca → private transfer (or join a tour).

31. Best riad with a pool?
    Riad Yasmine, El Fenn, Be Marrakech, Riad Kniza.

32. Luxury hotels outside medina?
    La Mamounia, Royal Mansour, Four Seasons, Fairmont, Oberoi.

33. Is La Mamounia worth the price?
    Yes, once in a lifetime.

34. Best rooftop restaurants?
    Kabana, Nomad, Le Foundouk, Café Arabe, Atay.

35. Where to watch sunset?
    Kabana, Le Salama, secret rooftop at Maison de la Photographie.

36. Is Jemaa el-Fnaa safe at night?
    Yes until midnight. Very lively and touristy.

37. Best time to visit Jemaa el-Fnaa?
    18:00–22:00 for food stalls and atmosphere.

38. Is the food in the square safe?
    Yes if you pick busy stalls with lots of locals.

39. Vegetarian/vegan options?
    Everywhere – tagines, couscous, salads, pastilla without meat.

40. Best cooking class?
    Amal Association (non-profit), Maison Arabe, Souk Cuisine.

41. Do I need a guide for the souks?
    Highly recommended first day to avoid getting lost.

42. How much is a licensed guide?
    400–600 MAD for half day, 700–900 full day.

43. Best hammam?
    Les Bains de Marrakech, Hammam de la Rose, Heritage Spa.

44. Public hammam experience?
    Hammam Mouassine or Dar el-Bacha – very local, €10–20.

45. How much to tip?
    10–20 MAD for small service, 50–100 MAD driver/guide per day.

46. Is marijuana easy to get?
    Offered everywhere. Illegal and quality varies. Your choice.

47. Can I fly a drone?
    Only with permit outside the city. Never in medina.

48. Best Instagram spots?
    Riad Yasmine pool, Jardin Secret, Maison de la Photographie rooftop.

49. Is the Yves Saint Laurent Museum worth it?
    Yes, especially combined with Jardin Majorelle.

50. Do I need to book Majorelle tickets in advance?
    Yes – timed entry, sells out by 10 AM.

51. How to skip the line at Majorelle?
    Buy online or book a private guide with fast-track.

52. Best shopping in the souks?
    Babouches, lanterns, rugs, argan oil, ceramics.

53. Where to buy quality rugs?
    Avoid touts. Go to Maison du Tapis or fixed-price government shops.

54. Is argan oil in the souks real?
    50/50. Buy from women’s cooperatives or pharmacies.

55. Best time for photos in the medina?
    7–10 AM or 4–7 PM (golden light, fewer people).

56. Can I visit a mosque as a non-Muslim?
    Only Hassan II in Casablanca. Others no.

57. Is there a high-speed train from Casablanca?
    Yes – 2 h 10 min to Marrakech, every hour.

58. How much is the train Casablanca → Marrakech?
    1st class 180 MAD, 2nd class 120 MAD.

59. Best way to get from airport at night?
    Pre-book private transfer (250–300 MAD).

60. Is there a dress code for restaurants?
    Smart casual in fancy places, anything goes elsewhere.

61. How much is a good dinner for two?
    400–800 MAD in nice restaurant, 150–300 MAD casual.

62. Best breakfast riad?
    Riad Kniza, Riad BE, Dar Justo.

63. Where to get good coffee?
    Bacha Coffee (Palais Dar El Bacha), L’Adresse, Café Clock.

64. Is there good nightlife?
    Yes – Theatro, 555 Famous Club, Nikki Beach (weekends).

65. Best clubs in 2025?
    L’Envers, Raspoutine Marrakech (new), Sky 28 at Kenzi Tower.

66. Is it easy to get a SIM card?
    Yes – Maroc Telecom or Orange at airport, 100 MAD for 20 GB.

67. Do riads have Wi-Fi?
    Yes, almost all. Speed varies.

68. Can I pay in euros?
    Some places yes, but rate is bad. Use MAD.

69. ATM withdrawal fees?
    30–50 MAD per transaction. Use Société Générale or Attijariwafa.

70. Is there Uber?
    No, but Careem and InDrive work perfectly.

71. How much is a petit taxi ride in the city?
    20–50 MAD average.

72. Best season for hot-air balloon?
    October–April (weather dependent).

73. How much is hot-air balloon?
    €190–220 pp with breakfast and flight certificate.

74. Is there a golf course?
    Yes – Royal, Palmeraie, Al Maaden (world-class).

75. Best spa in Marrakech?
    Royal Mansour Spa, La Mamounia, Selman Spa.

76. Where to see traditional music/dance?
    Chez Ali (touristy), Comptoir Darna, Le Salama (classier).

77. Is there a Christmas market?
    Yes – small one in Gueliz every December.

78. Ramadan 2025 dates?
    28 February – 30 March (restaurants close daytime, open after sunset).

79. Can I visit during Ramadan?
    Yes, just expect different rhythm. Many tourists love it.

80. Best time to avoid crowds?
    January–February or June–August (hot but empty).

81. Is there a direct flight from USA?
    Yes – Royal Air Maroc JFK → Marrakech daily.

82. How much is a private driver for the day?
    600–900 MAD (city + surroundings).

83. Can I rent a car?
    Yes, but not recommended inside medina.

84. Best pharmacy open 24 h?
    Pharmacie Centrale near Koutoubia.

85. Is there good healthcare?
    Private clinics excellent and cheap (€40–80 consultation).

86. Do I need travel insurance?
    Strongly recommended.

87. Is there malaria or required vaccines?
    No malaria. No mandatory vaccines.

88. Best area for nightlife?
    Hivernage – all big clubs and bars.

89. Where to buy good spices?
    Herboristerie Al Andalous or Épices Rahba Kedima.

90. Is the snake charmers area cruel?
    Yes – many now avoid and just take photos from distance.

91. Best bakery?
    Patisserie Al Jawda (Gueliz) for croissants and pain au chocolat.

92. Where to get the best orange juice?
    Any stall in Jemaa el-Fnaa – 5 MAD.

93. Is there a McDonald’s?
    Yes – in Gueliz and on the way to airport.

94. Best ice-cream/gelato?
    Amal’s (Gueliz) or Ice Legend.

95. Where to watch football matches?
    Café Clock, Grand Café de la Poste.

96. Is there a Christmas or New Year’s celebration?
    Huge parties at La Mamounia, Royal Mansour, Nikki Beach.

97. Can I see snow near Marrakech?
    Yes – Oukaimeden ski resort (1 h 15 min) December–March.

98. Best place for a proposal?
    Hot-air balloon at sunrise or private rooftop dinner at Kabana.

99. How to get to Ouarzazate or Fes?
    Private driver or CTM/Supratours bus.

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