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Daytime

Morning Light in the Medina

Beat the midday heat and crowds by starting early. This route uses the quietest hours at the museum and ends with lunch at a spot known for its views.

Best time: noneAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Dar El Bacha Museum

    Enter the Dar El Bacha Museum as soon as it opens. The palace is large, so going first allows you to explore the Museum of Confluences at a leisurely pace before the day’s tourists arrive.

  2. 11:00

    Henna Cafe

    Walk three minutes to Henna Cafe for a break. This three-story cafe is open from 11:00, so arrive just as it opens to secure a spot. Order tea or coffee and perhaps a simple lunch or sandwich to recharge.

  3. 11:45

    Parc Docking Of Star

    Take a short 17-minute walk northwest to Parc Docking Of Star. This small park offers a quiet space to sit and rest, away from the busy medina streets, providing a gentle end to your morning stroll.

Local tip

The museum is closed on Mondays. Henna Cafe opens at 11:00, so timing your arrival at the museum to finish by 11:00 ensures you can walk straight to the cafe without waiting.

Check before you go

  • Dar El Bacha Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00.
  • Henna Cafe is open daily from 11:00 to 20:00.

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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