Marrakech is your destination if you want to visit something different without breaking the bank. It is lively, colorful, and culturally so different that you feel far away from home. Not only this but there are so many things to explore and do in Marrakech that it becomes hard to decide where to start.

If you are also facing the same issue, worry not; we have the solution to your problem. The 3-day itinerary for Marrakech provided here will help you visit most of the city's best places. So, what are you looking for? Continue to read and mark the places you will be exploring!

3 Days In Marrakech

More than three days will be needed to explore the Marrakech, so you must extend your trip. But, if you don't have enough time and have planned the trip just for the weekend, here is how you can spend three days in the city and explore most of its tourist attractions:

DAY 1:

On this first day, you must visit the Medina and shop in souks. You will find there everything from clothes jewelry, to furniture. Also, you can interact with locals and enjoy the bustling atmosphere. Also, it is a heaven for the food lovers. You can visit the food stalls where you can taste the local food. Remember to explore the leather markets there.

DAY 2:

Jardin Majorelle is a beautiful garden you would love to explore. Yves San Lauren owns it. It is entirely different from the Medina as it is peaceful. You must explore this place early in the morning and can wander around the garden. It opens at 8 am, and if you are visiting during Ramadan, the visit is after 9 am.

After visiting the garden, when you feel hungry, visit any of the cafés near the garden and enjoy your lunch. Also, you can visit the café situated inside the garden. Afterward, you can take a taxi to the Ben Youssef Madrasa. The building has been named after Almoravid sultan Ali ibn Yusuf. It was once an Islamic college.

Just near this building, you will find "The Photography Museum." So, after exploring the Ben Youssef Madrasa, reach the museum. There, you will find amazing old photographs of Marrakech (about a century old). You can also go to the terrace to enjoy the lovely views from the rooftop.

DAY 3:

So, it is your last day in Marrakech. On this day, you must visit the Ouzoud Falls. The waterfalls are in the Middle Atlas Mountains, and visiting this place will show you an entirely different place. These are some of the highest waterfalls, falling from an incredible height of about 110 meters.

After appreciating the beauty of these waterfalls, you must head towards Ait Benhaddou. It is a small village which is made from red mud bricks. Exploring this place where everything stands still and intact between the Sahara Desert and the Atlas Mountains will be a life-changing experience.

Your visit to Marrakech can only be completed by exploring the Agafay desert. It is just a 40-minute drive from Marrakech, and if you want to experience the real African desert, you must go there. To reach there, you will pass through the High Atlas Mountains. It will be an amazing experience. It is a very unique place which does not feel real. From its dunes to the landscape, everything is mesmerizing. Your trip to Marrakesh will end here!

How To Move Around Marrakech?

The historic city is just about at the drive of 15 minutes from the airport. So, after landing, you can find a taxi outside the airport and reach your destination. If you want to avoid negotiating the rate with the driver, booking a private transfer is far better. After reaching the hotel, the next thing that arises in your mind is how to move around the Marrakech.

You can explore Marrakech by walking, and it will be a wonderful experience. It may surprise you, but it's a fact that the Medina is almost car-free, and you can visit all of its ancient parts on foot. But you must be wearing comfortable shoes.

A taxi is the best option to go outside the city. But remember to negotiate the price to avoid the scams. If you are looking for an alternative, calèche will be an ideal option. These are horse-driven carriages which you can find outside the city.

Best Time To Visit Marrakech

You may think Marrakech remains hot throughout the year, but that is false. You can feel a clear difference in the temperature as the season changes around the year. Therefore, you need to plan your trip accordingly.

The weather of Marrakech used to be very cold during winter, and you can experience the snowfall in the Atlas Mountains during that season. While the summers used to be very hot, you can feel a drastic change in the temperature throughout the day.

For instance, the mornings used to be chilly, hot mid-days, and cold nights. Therefore, when packing for the trip, keep this in mind. These temperature variations are more serious near the Sahara.

The spring season assures mild weather with sunny days. Therefore, instead of exploring the city in winter or summer, plan your trip in summer!

Conclusion:

Morocco is one of the most popular countries in northern Africa. Most of the tourists love exploring. Marrakech is a popular city in Morocco, which is easy to reach from different European countries. Therefore, most travelers plan short weekend trips and explore the city in three days.

Though a weekend or three days is not enough, in this short span, you can explore the local markets, visit the Jardin Majorelle, Ben Youssef Madrasa, The Photography Museum, Ouzoud Falls, Ait Benhaddou, and Agafay desert. The three trips to this lively city will be a wonderful experience indeed!