Marrakech in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary
Only have one day in Marrakech? You can still wander the souks, see the Bahia Palace and Majorelle Garden, and watch the sun set over the desert. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Marrakech — plus the best-rated tours to book.
At a glance
- 1Medina souks & Bahia Palace
- 2Majorelle Garden
- 3Jemaa el-Fnaa at sunset
- 4Agafay desert dinner
Morning: the Medina and palaces
Start with a guided walk through the Medina souks and the Bahia Palace, getting your bearings in the maze before the midday heat — a local guide makes all the difference.
Afternoon: Majorelle Garden
Cool off in the cobalt-blue Majorelle Garden with its cacti and the YSL Museum, then return to Jemaa el-Fnaa as the square fills with food stalls and performers at dusk.
Evening: an Agafay desert dinner
End the day just 40 minutes away in the Agafay Desert with a sunset dinner, Moroccan music and a fire show under the stars.
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