2 Days in Marrakech
Enough time to see the essentials properly without feeling rushed — a good fit for a stopover or a short city break.
Day 1: The Medina & Jemaa el-Fna
Morning: Start at the Koutoubia gardens, then walk into the souks via Souk Semmarine. Browse without pressure to buy — see our bargaining guide before you commit to anything.
Midday: Stop at Bahia Palace, ideally before it fills with tour groups. Lunch nearby in the Kasbah area.
Afternoon: Le Jardin Secret for a quieter break, then back into the souks for anything you skipped that morning.
Evening: Jemaa el-Fna as it comes alive — food stalls, performers, and a rooftop café for the transition from daylight to dusk.
Day 2: Gardens & a different pace
Morning: Taxi to Gueliz for the Majorelle Garden — go early, it's the most crowded attraction in the city by mid-morning.
Midday: Wander Gueliz itself — cafés, boutiques, a different Marrakech from the Medina. See our Gueliz guide.
Afternoon: Back to the Medina for El Badi Palace and the Saadian Tombs, both close together.
Evening: A hammam session to finish, or one of our rooftop restaurant picks for a final Marrakech sunset.
Only in the city for one of these two days? Prioritise Day 1 — it covers the sights most people come to Marrakech for.
Practical notes
- This itinerary assumes a Medina base — see our where to stay guide if you haven't booked yet.
- Adjust timings around the season; see our weather guide for what to expect and pack.
- With only two days, we'd skip day trips entirely — see our 4-day itinerary if you want to fit one in.