Marrakech / 11 photo spots
11 Instagram spots in Marrakech worth the haggle
Palace courtyards, blue gardens and souk lanes that never run straight: Marrakech is dense with color. These 11 spots focus it.
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3 of 11 photo ideas have sourced location coordinates. The initial view is for orientation. An area marker does not indicate an exact photo position.
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- Bahia PalaceSourced place
- Le Jardin SecretApproximate area
- Koutoubia MosqueSourced place
Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Bahia Palace
A 19th-century palace of courtyards and painted ceilings. Morning visits beat the groups.
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Menara Garden
A 12th-century park with a large basin, UNESCO-listed since 1985. The pavilion reflection is the shot.
Open in Google MapsSouk Marrakech
The medina bazaar of spice pyramids and dyed cloth. The lanes are narrow, so shoot details over wide shots.
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Jardin Majorelle
A cobalt-blue garden of cacti and paths. Tickets sell out, so book ahead and go early.
Open in Google MapsLe Jardin Secret
A walled garden of calm paths and water channels. The quiet alternative to Majorelle.
Open in Google MapsHotel Riad BE Marrakech
A modern riad with a medina-view terrace. The terrace at golden hour is the photo.
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Koutoubia Mosque
The 77-meter minaret and gardens by the medina. Lit at night, best from the park.
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el-Badi Palace
A ruined palace of vast courtyards, pools and storks. Scale and emptiness are the subjects.
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Saadian tombs
Ornate 16th-century tombs in a walled garden. Small rooms, so expect a short queue.
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An art garden outside town. Sculptures and planting mix at every turn.
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HAMMAM Places des épices
A spice square of cafes with roof terraces. Climb a terrace for the district view.
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