Jemaa El Fna

#1 Medina of Marrakesh The heart of Marrakech lies in its historic city center – a UNESCO World Heritage site. For centuries, the medina acted as a political and economic hub whose influence radiated throughout ... Read more » Richmatts / Getty Images

#2 Jemaa El Fna It's hard to miss Jemaa El Fna. Sitting at the center of the medina, this open-air square stands as the city's main gathering spot. By day, Jemaa El ... Read more » Pavliha / Getty Images

#3 Bahia Palace (Palais Bahia) Within walking distance of must-see sights like Jemaa El Fna, the Badi Palace and the Saadian Tombs sits the intricate Bahia Palace. This 19th-century palace exemplifies the lavish lifestyle of the ... Read more » vale_t / Getty Images

#4 Badi Palace (Palais Badi) It's hard to imagine at first glance, but during the 16th century, the Badi Palace was once a playground for Saadian royalty. Today, all that remains of the Badi ... Read more » Andrea Ricordi, Italy / Getty Images

#5 Koutoubia Mosque (Mosquee Koutoubia) In the southwest corner of the medina, within walking distance of the bustling Jemaa El Fna, lies Marrakech's most recognizable landmark, Koutoubia Mosque. Featuring intricate tile work, salmon-hued walls ... Read more » monticelllo / Getty Images

#6 Majorelle Garden (Jardin Majorelle) When it comes to beautiful green spaces in Marrakech, Majorelle Garden, situated northwest of the medina, steals the show. The garden was crafted by French painter Jacques Majorelle (who lived ... Read more » typhoonski / Getty Images

#7 Museum of Photography (Maison de la Photographie) When you need a break from Marrakech's street hawkers and religious sites, consider checking out the Museum of Photography. Situated in the medina by the Medersa Ben Youssef, this ... Read more » saiko3p / Getty Images

#8 Hammams When the hustle and bustle of the Jemaa El Fna takes its toll, seek refuge at one of the city's hammams (public baths). A plethora of hammams are ... Read more » YOSHIHIRO TAKADA/a.collectionRF / Getty Images

#9 Desert Tours Though you could easily spend the majority of your vacation wandering around Marrakech's medina or historic mosques, no visit to Morocco would be complete without exploring the country's ... Read more » raspu / Getty Images

#10 Saadian Tombs (Tombeaux Saadiens) This cemetery, which sits just south of the medina, features more than 160 tombs filled with the remains of prominent Saadians (members of an Arab dynasty who are reportedly descendents ... Read more » jon chica parada / Getty Images

#11 Cooking Classes Moroccan dishes combine local proteins (think: pigeon, chicken and sardines) with an array of aromatic spices. Many eateries throughout the city serve traditional fare, but one of the best ways ... Read more » mariusz_prusaczyk / Getty Images

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