Top Things to do in Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
Top Restaurants in Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region, Morocco
Discover the best top things to do in Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region, Morocco including Mount Toubkal, Centre d'art Le Real Mogador, Medina of Essaouira, Essaouira Ramparts, Essaouira Fishing Port, Rahba Kedima Square, Le Souk, Marrakech Train Station, Rue Bab Doukkala Market, Rue Dar el Bacha.
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1. Mount Toubkal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 576 reviews
Mount Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa.
Reviewed By oddbackpacker
Amazing scenery Safe ski touring Probably lucky with the snow If you don’t ski then a brilliant Challenging trek to the top 4000plus metre peak in Africa
2. Centre d'art Le Real Mogador
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5.0 based on 126 reviews
Ex-Consulate of Italy, this riad has unique architectural features for the medina of Essaouira. A visit is required! Real Mogador offers exhibitions of both Moroccan and foreign artists. Said Ouarzaz, an artist of recognized talent (twice exhibited in Arab World Institut (Paris), King museum of Antwerp,... until Singapore & China), is there permanently: a retrospective of more than 100 paintings is in progress; this is THE EXHIBITION TO SEE in Essaouira. Regular performances are announced on Facebook (Francois.j.Real). Music is part of concept & place! Others artists (musicians, actors, writers,...) are often invited. Soon it will be possible to drink coffee, tea,... or eat home mad fresh salads, cakes,...
Reviewed By 173JenniferG - Noordwijk, The Netherlands
Le Real Mogador was the highlight of our visit to Essaouira! It is a stunning building with absolutely beautiful artwork. I went back 2 times within my stay. The owner is lovely and very willing to let us view the unique artwork. A very special experience!
3. Medina of Essaouira
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4.5 based on 4,484 reviews
Dar Zahira is a beautifully restored and charming riad for up to 6 persons. You'll get a private & cosy place for you and your travel companions.
Reviewed By Robinsons33 - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Always enjoyable to visit the medina Less hassle than in Marrakesh Corona has hit the medina and significant places have ceased trading or closed for reductions of the transmission. Which in turn has increased the poverty a bit but not threatening just quite sad to have been before the pandemic and thoroughly enjoyed every area. There is hope in the town and it’s a beautiful place with friendly people Always happy to return
4. Essaouira Ramparts
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4.5 based on 2,401 reviews
These ramparts provide a glimpse into how this old seaport village was fortified against invasion.
Reviewed By yiannava - Nicosia, Cyprus
A lovely walk along the alleys lead you to the top of the wall to the ramparts , where the original cannons are still to be found there.
5. Essaouira Fishing Port
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,139 reviews
As one of Morocco’s main fishing centers, Essaouira’s port is a major attraction.
Reviewed By Wrappo - Worthing, United Kingdom
This is one place you need to visit as all the elements of Essaouira come together with fish the restaurants and people come together The catch of the day is sold and the people come here to buy and socialise. the effect is magical althoug be careful of the ever present gulls.Bream shark prawns lobster langostines plus many other species I could not identify.
6. Rahba Kedima Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 519 reviews
This is a bazaar which mostly offers spices and other specialty goods.
Reviewed By HINAWASEEM - Islamabad, Pakistan
This was one of the most interesting squares of Marrakech Medina. It’s French name is Place des Épices because it has many apothecaries in it. It used to be a grain market in it’s heydays. Besides cosmetics, oils and spices you can find weird stuff like dried leeches and scorpions, zebra skins, live chameleons and turtles, tusks and strange twigs. Most of these are used sihacen, or black magic. You can find shop’s selling local Viagra, bizarre potions, and age old herbal remedies. There are basket stalls and Amazigh hat shops located here too.
7. Le Souk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By RaihanaR - Malaysia, null
We were staying inside the medina where the souk is located. Hence it was easy for us to walk around back to back to the souk. It is a large place and selling lots of stuff mostly local things. Cafes, spices, ceramics, carpets, leather, shoe, slippers, jewellery, argan oil, fruits, etc..You name it, Le Souk got it! Bargain is a must here and most people are friendly enough to give your prices.
8. Marrakech Train Station
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4.5 based on 1,475 reviews
Reviewed By Sydneyjaq - Sydney, Australia
A very efficient and clean station with helpful staff, signage in English and Arabic, good public toilets and a coffee shop if you have to wait a while. Make sure you buy your tickets a day or two before you travel so you secure a seat, otherwise you might miss out as the trains get very full.
9. Rue Bab Doukkala Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By DMVEAL - Great Torrington, United Kingdom
It was here that I loved mooching and soaking up the essence of Marrakech. Up side was it wasn’t too busy or too many people hassling you... if you ignore and don’t give eye contact you’ll be fine... beware of ‘shark’ alley where children and men offer to take you to ‘ the one day when the Berber come down from the mountains to sell their skins to the tannery ‘... these are people who weave you in and out of the alleys and then walk you round one of the many tannery’s giving a whistle stop tour then on to a leather shop where they try and sell you a leather,bag, belt or anything for 10x its value. If you don’t buy the man then asks for money for the ‘tour of the tannery’ 50 euros and if you don’t pay they leave you to find your way back... DONT pay we didn’t and they can’t do anything... we then asked stall holders who were more honest or policeman or woman who directed us back. These sharks are the minority and shop owners warn you as they don’t like them either....!! Once you know this you’ll enjoy the sound.
10. Rue Dar el Bacha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By iansX8194HP - Ashford, United Kingdom
This is one of the streets leading into the Medina, off Rue dar el Glaoui by the guest Palace. We have seen the King's camels hobbled there once; these are magnificent animals, quite different from the ones you see and can ride on the fringes of the city. Do not try to take photos of the Palace guards, the Brigade they are not, as you will very quickly fall foul of the Palace police. The street has everything along it, museum, wonderful restaurants and hotels, most of the larger ones serve alcohol, street cafés, stalls and a range of shops selling everything you can think of, some the usual Medina wares, some are very upmarket boutiques including chic Moroccan clothing, antiques and jewellery, and our favourite carpet emporium is down towards the start of the Medina proper. We don't seem to get as much pressure to buy as you do once you dive into the main part of the Medina, and this is a gentle introduction to Souk shopping. The street is beginning to be developed with new rendering, more uniform shop fronts and the upmarket boutiques, although there have always been some along here, but you still have the crazy scooter riders, donkeys, locals working and cats sprawled around the parked scooters and they even have shelters and food and water by the Palace.
