11 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Marrakesh - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Marrakesh

Kasbah du Toubkal

A Moroccan getaway in the mountain range that plays the Himalayas' stunt double.

Marrakesh, Morocco

Jardin Majorelle

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

Marrakesh, Morocco

Cactus Thiemann

The largest cactus farm in Africa.

Marrakesh, Morocco

Jemaa el-Fna Square

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

Marrakesh, Morocco

New Town Tree Sculptures

Numerous impressive carvings are embedded in the trees lining this street in Marrakech.

Marrakesh, Morocco

Ben Youssef Madrasa

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

Marrakesh, Morocco

Saadian Tombs

Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

Marrakesh, Morocco

Almoravid Koubba

The oldest monument in Marrakesh and the city's only surviving example of Almoravid architecture.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Marrakesh

Moroccan Camel Burgers

Journey into the Marrakesh Kasbah to find this lean, slightly sweet favorite.

Mechoui

In this Moroccan street specialty, whole-roasted lamb is cooked in underground clay pits and sold by weight.

Sheep Brains of Marrakesh

Delve into the inner stalls of the city's market and find this prized delicacy.

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