Marrakech travel guide
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You're Going to Love Marrakech
With a population of 839.296, Marrakech is the largest city in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marrakech has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Marrakech
Tours
Other activities
Where to Eat in Marrakech
If you’re looking for affordable options, Quattro (Av. de la Ménara) and Tamimt (The Oberoi) are great picks.
When to visit Marrakech
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marrakech in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Marrakech, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Marrakech
Plane
When flying to Marrakech, you’ll arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), which is located 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Marrakech include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Marrakech from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 3h 25m.
Train
The train station in Marrakech is called Marrakech Railway Station, and is located 2.9 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Marrakech is to pick up a car hire from Agadir, which is about 203 km from Marrakech. You’ll find branches of Budget and AIRCAR , among others, in Agadir.
Airlines serving Marrakech
Where to stay in Marrakech
From 5-star hotels such as the Almaha Marrakech to great affordable options like the Riad El Zohar, Marrakech offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Ichbilia and Riad Dar Benbrahim. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Marrakech, with prices from £9 to £1,213 per night. Gueliz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Marrakech are about 43% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Medina - In Marrakech’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Central Palace, The Central House Marrakech Medina and Dar Al Assad.
Mechouar-Kasbah - Riad Palais Calipau, Riad Carina and Kech Boutique Hotel & Spa have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Mechouar-Kasbah will cost you about £27 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marrakech
Most booked hotels in Marrakech
Hiring a car in Marrakech
Hiring a car in Marrakech costs £29 per day, on average, or £115 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Marrakech Menara.
The most frequently booked car type in Marrakech is Intermediate (Dacia Lodgy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 107 or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Marrakech
Passenger van
4 adults, 2 Bags
£15/day
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
£25/day