Things to Do in Medina, Marrakesh

Medina in Marrakesh holds the 19th-century Le Jardin Secret palace complex with Islamic gardens and the 16th-century Ben Youssef Madrasa college. Souk Semmarine offers clothing, antiques, food, and spices, alongside hotel boutiques, Moroccan restaurants, and coffee shops.

  • Ben Youssef MadrasaHistoric Landmark
  • Maison de la PhotographieHistory Museum
  • Dar el BachaHistory Museum

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Medina in Marrakesh

Top things to do in Medina

  • Ben Youssef Madrasa

    Ben Youssef Madrasa

    4.7 · 12.5k
    Historic Landmark

    16th-century college building with prayer hall & courtyards decorated with tiles & carved wood.

    Mon
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Tue
    9 AM – 4:30 PM
    Wed–Fri
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 7 PM
  • Maison de la Photographie

    Maison de la Photographie

    4.5 · 3.8k
    History Museum

    Museum of Moroccan photography housing a permanent collection & offering rotating exhibitions.

    Every day
    9:30 AM – 7 PM
  • Dar el Bacha

    Dar el Bacha

    4.6 · 336
    History Museum

    historic house museum in Marrakech, Morocco

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Different.

    Different.

    Boutique

    A well-designed clothing store in Marrakech's Medina, known for its unique collections made in Morocco, accessories, and niche perfumes.

    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Azdin Antiques

    Azdin Antiques

    Antique Market

    An antique shop in the Medina offering a variety of special items, including vintage prints, lighters, tins, Moroccan teapots, and Berber coins.

    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    9 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • Souk MARKET

    Souk MARKET

    4.3 · 555
    Bazaar
  • Kitan

    Kitan

    Boutique

    A shop in the medina known for high-quality, locally designed and crafted clothing, offering custom-tailored pieces from natural fabrics.

    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM
  • Musée de la Femme

    Musée de la Femme

    4.5 · 291
    Museum

    A three-floor museum in Marrakesh dedicated to the contributions of women in Moroccan society, featuring art, artifacts, and a rooftop cafe.

Where to eat & drink in Medina

  • Coffee M'Naghma

    Coffee M'Naghma

    5.0 · 416
    Café & Bakery· MAD 1–50
    Every day
    7 AM – 12 AM
  • La Terrasse Du Jardin

    La Terrasse Du Jardin

    4.9 · 7.1k
    Moroccan· MAD 100–200

    A rooftop bar and restaurant in Marrakesh known for traditional Moroccan meals like tagines, pastilla, and harissa soup, served in a beautifully designed setting with mountain views.

    Every day
    10 AM – 11 PM
  • Kesh cup Marrakech

    Kesh cup Marrakech

    4.9 · 473
    Coffee Shop· MAD 1–50
    Every day
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • Le dernier chameau

    Le dernier chameau

    4.9 · 333
    Coffee Shop· MAD 1–50
    Every day
    8 AM – 11 PM
  • Le 150

    Le 150

    4.9 · 1.1k
    Pizza· MAD 1–50
    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
  • Broc The Kasbah

    Broc The Kasbah

    4.8 · 1.0k
    Vegetarian· MAD 50–100
    Every day
    12 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Flowers Marrakech

    Flowers Marrakech

    4.9 · 397
    Restaurant

    A restaurant crafting seasonal sharing plates with North-African and Mediterranean flavors, cooked over an open fire.

    Every day
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Atay Cafe

    Atay Cafe

    4.4 · 2.0k
    Coffee Shop· MAD 100–150
    Every day
    10 AM – 11 PM

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Map of Medina with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Ben Youssef Madrasa
  2. 2Maison de la Photographie
  3. 3Dar el Bacha
  4. 4Different.
  5. 5Azdin Antiques
  6. 6Coffee M'Naghma
  7. 7La Terrasse Du Jardin
  8. 8Kesh cup Marrakech
  9. 9Le dernier chameau
  10. 10Souk MARKET

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