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Jemaa el-Fna square — the most extraordinary public square in the world, day and night—
The souks — the labyrinthine medieval market, losing yourself is mandatory—
Djellaba and babouche shopping in the souks — the essential Marrakech purchases—
Bahia Palace — the 19th-century palace of extraordinary Moroccan craftsmanship—
El Badi Palace — the ruined 16th-century palace, storks nesting on the walls—
Saadian Tombs — the ornate 16th-century royal tombs, rediscovered in 1917—
Koutoubia Mosque — the most important mosque in Marrakech, the landmark minaret—
Ben Youssef Madrasa — the most beautiful Quranic school in Morocco, extraordinary tilework—
Medersa Ben Youssef — the stunning Islamic college with carved stucco and cedar wood—
Museum of Marrakech — Moroccan art and artefacts in the Mnebhi Palace—
Dar Si Said Museum — the finest collection of Moroccan folk art and crafts—
Maison de la Photographie — rooftop views and Moroccan photography from 1870 to 1950—
The Mellah (Jewish Quarter) — the historic Jewish neighbourhood with the covered market—
Mellah market — the most atmospheric covered food market in Marrakech—
Majorelle Garden — Yves Saint Laurent's extraordinary cobalt-blue garden—
Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech — the YSL retrospective in a stunning new building—
Jardin Secret — the restored 16th-century hidden garden in the medina—
Agdal Gardens — the vast royal agricultural gardens south of the medina—
Menara Gardens — the historic olive grove and pavilion reflecting pool—
Palmeraie — the ancient palm grove, camel rides and luxury riads—
A riad stay — spend a night in a traditional courtyard house, the quintessential Marrakech—
Hammam experience — traditional Moroccan steam bath, exfoliation and mint tea—
Hammam de la Rose — the most luxurious hammam experience in Marrakech—
La Mamounia — afternoon tea or a drink at the most celebrated hotel in Africa—
Royal Mansour — dinner at the most extraordinary hotel in Morocco, a city within a city—
Mint tea ceremony — the three pours of Moroccan tea, an essential ritual—
Tagine at a medina restaurant — slow-cooked lamb, prunes and almonds, the perfect dish—
Couscous on a Friday — the traditional Moroccan Friday lunch, a family institution—
Pastilla (bastilla) — the extraordinary pigeon and almond pie with icing sugar—
Mechoui in the Rahba Kedima — the whole roasted lamb from the spice market square—
Msemen — the flaky flatbread with argan oil and honey, the Marrakech breakfast—
Orange juice in Jemaa el-Fna — the cheapest and best orange juice in the world—
Djemaa el-Fna night food stalls — the world's greatest outdoor food court after dark—
Berber Market at Aït Ben Haddou — the ancient kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site—
Atlas Mountains day trip — Ourika Valley, Setti Fatma waterfalls and Berber villages—
Ourika Valley day trip — mountain streams, walnut trees and a women's argan cooperative—
Ait Ben Haddou day trip — the greatest ksar in Morocco, filming location for Game of Thrones—
Essaouira day trip — the windy blue and white port city on the Atlantic coast—
Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip — the most beautiful waterfalls in Morocco, Barbary macaques—
Quad biking in the Palmeraie — the most popular desert experience near Marrakech—
Hot air balloon over the Atlas Mountains — sunrise above the plains and mountains—
Camel trekking in the Palmeraie — among the palm trees at sunset—
Cooking class in a medina riad — learn to make tagine, couscous and Moroccan salads—
Spice shopping at the Rahba Kedima — ras el hanout, cumin and preserved lemons—
Shopping for argan oil at a women's cooperative — the liquid gold of Morocco—
Leather tanneries (Chouara, Fes) — the most photographed tanneries in Morocco—
Music at Jemaa el-Fna — Gnawa musicians, snake charmers and storytellers after dark—
Gnawa Music Festival in Essaouira — June, the world's greatest world music festival—
Mouassine neighbourhood — the most beautiful and least touristy part of the medina—
Sunset from a riad rooftop — watching the sun set behind the Koutoubia minaret—