Marrakech, Morocco
Eat everything. The food is incredible.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Beth Sheffner Scheer
- Trip type: Group getaway, City, Desert, Mountains
- Activity level: moderate
- Ideal length of trip: 10 days; longer if you want to spend more time in desert.
to & from
Best routes to Marrakech are through Paris or Frankfurt.
Where to Stay
Highly recommend staying in the “Medina” which is the old part of the city. The Riad Kniza is the oldest family run riad in Marrakech. It was wonderful in terms of service and the rooms are incredible.
*Riads were once the estates of the wealthiest citizens, merchants, and courtiers.
- Highly recommend heading to the desert for 1-2 nights. This is where you can ride camels and "glamp" Lots of luxury camps to choose from. I loved: https://www.scarabeocamp.com
- Spent one night in the Atlas Mountains/Kasbah Bab Ourika which is recommended before you head into the craziness of Marrakech. Definitely get a "hamman" which takes place in a Moroccan bath house. You will be steamed, soaked, scrubbed, and come out sparkly clean.