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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Marrakesh

15 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Marrakesh, Morocco

Updated January 27, 2023

Unusual Attractions in Marrakesh

Marrakesh, Morocco

Jardin Majorelle

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

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Kasbah du Toubkal

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

Marrakesh, Morocco

Jemaa el-Fna Square

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

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

ANIMA

This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.

Marrakesh, Morocco

Bahia Palace

This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.

Marrakesh, Morocco

Cactus Thiemann

The largest cactus farm in Africa.

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