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Sunset

Golden Hour at Bab Ksiba

Watch the sun dip below the southern medina walls.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:35

    Les Jardins de la Medina

    Grab a drink and settle in at Les Jardins de la Medina. The tall white columns and stylish interior provide a calm base before the evening rush. Check that you arrive before 19:30 when the kitchen closes for the day.

  2. 18:20

    Bab Ksiba

    Walk to Bab Ksiba. This ancient gate served as a primary entrance to the Kasbah citadel. Find a spot near the outer arch to frame the sky.

  3. 18:50

    Bab Ksiba

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow over the southern medina walls.

  4. 19:20

    Zeitoun Café Kasbah

    End the night with a quiet Moroccan tea at Zeitoun Café Kasbah. It is open late and offers a relaxed atmosphere to decompress after the view.

Local tip

The walk from the restaurant to the gate is short. Keep an eye on the opening hours at Les Jardins de la Medina as they close at 19:30, so timing is essential for the pre-sunset drink.

Check before you go

  • Les Jardins de la Medina is open 19:30-late. Arrive before this time.
  • Zeitoun Café Kasbah is open Mo-Su 09:00-01:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Marrakech (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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