Marrakech, the ochre city, is full of treasures. Whether you love culture, food or adventure, here is our selection of the ten experiences not to be missed for a successful stay in Marrakech.
1. Get lost in the souks
The maze of the Marrakech souks is a unique experience for the senses. Colourful spices, wrought-iron lanterns, Berber rugs, leather goods… Let the atmosphere carry you along, and do not hesitate to bargain — it is a tradition!
2. Take in Jemaa el-Fna square
Listed as UNESCO intangible heritage, Jemaa el-Fna square is the beating heart of Marrakech. In the evening it turns into a huge open-air restaurant, with musicians, storytellers and acrobats.
3. Visit the Majorelle garden
Created by Jacques Majorelle and restored by Yves Saint Laurent, this garden is an oasis of calm with its exotic plants, its iconic blue and its Berber museum.
4. Discover the Bahia palace
A masterpiece of nineteenth-century Moroccan architecture, the Bahia palace dazzles with its zellige tiles, stucco and hand-painted cedar ceilings.
5. Treat yourself to a traditional hammam
The hammam is an essential ritual in Morocco. Black-soap scrub, ghassoul clay mask, argan-oil massage… A deeply relaxing experience. At Riad Bilkis we offer a private hammam for our guests.
6. Enjoy an authentic tagine
The tagine is Morocco's emblematic dish. Chicken with olives and preserved lemon, lamb with prunes, vegetables… Every version is a delight. The best way to taste it? In a family home or in a riad!
7. Explore the Ourika valley
Only 45 minutes from Marrakech, the Ourika valley offers spectacular scenery: waterfalls, Berber villages clinging to the mountainside and lunch with a local family.
8. Drink mint tea on a rooftop
Nothing is more Moroccan than sipping mint tea while looking out over the medina from a rooftop. At Riad Bilkis, our terrace offers a panoramic view of the rooftops and the Atlas mountains.
9. Ride a camel in the Palmeraie
The Marrakech Palmeraie, with its thousands of palm trees, is the perfect setting for a camel ride at sunset. A magical and very photogenic experience!
10. Sleep in a riad
Staying in a riad is the ultimate Marrakech experience. These traditional houses, with their patio, fountain and handcrafted decoration, offer an intimate and authentic setting. At Riad Bilkis we welcome you in a jewel box of zellige and tadelakt in the heart of the medina.
Planning a trip to Marrakech? Book your stay at Riad Bilkis and enjoy our ideal location to discover all these wonders.
