Start at the Koutoubia, the 12th-century mosque whose minaret works as a compass for the whole medina. Walk through the gardens and into Jemaa el-Fnaa. The square is living heritage, not a stage set: cross it, buy an orange juice, and keep moving.
Marrakech in three days
3 days10 curated stops
Day 1 · Koutoubia · Jemaa el-Fnaa · Bahia Palace
The medina, south to north
Begin with the city's two great anchors, then slow down in the quieter streets south of the square.
Head south through the Kasbah to Bahia Palace, a 19th-century palace of courtyards, painted ceilings and garden rooms. Take your time, then walk on into the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter, where the streets are quieter and the light is different.
Return to Jemaa el-Fnaa as the food stalls light up. If the square feels overwhelming, take one loop, choose a stall with a crowd of locals, and eat simply. The show is the point; you do not need to see all of it.
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