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Historic places in Marrakech

7 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Marrakech.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Marrakech

  1. Do

    Chez Ali Fantasia

    Horse show, acrobats on Arabian horses firing rifles in the air, horseback acrobatics, belly dancing, etc. It takes place at night in a huge imitation of an old castle.

    €15

  2. See

    Dar Si Saïd Museum

    Museum set in an old palace with beautiful gardens. While somewhat run-down, it is worth seeing and houses many different artifacts from Morocco through the ages, such as wood carvings, musical instruments, and weapons. It is dedicated to the Moroccan craft industry of wood, gathering a very beautiful collection of popular art: carpets, clothing, pottery and ceramics. All these objects are regional, coming from Marrakech and all the south, especially from Tensift, High Atlas, Soussthe, Anti Atlas, Bani, and Tafilal.

    10:00–18:00Locals: adult 10 dirham, child below 12 3 dirham; tourists: adult 30 dirham

  3. See

    El Badi Palace

    The palace complex is extensive, with ruins, courtyards, underground passages and exhibitions. The terrace offers views over the surrounding Medina and the Atlas Mountains on clear days. Allow around 45–90 minutes to explore the main areas. Visitors should check current information before travelling. (updated Aug 2026)

    Closed · opens 9 am tomorrowForeigners: adult 100 dirham, child aged 7–13 50 dirham; Moroccan/resident: adult 30 dirham, child aged 7–13 10 dirham

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    El Bahia Palace

    An ornate palace complex built in the late 19th century, with courtyards, gardens, richly decorated rooms and traditional Moroccan architectural details. The palace was developed in several stages and expanded by Ba Ahmed, Grand Vizier to Sultan Moulay Abdelaziz. The complex covers about 8 hectares. The main entrance is on Rue Riad Zitoun el Jedid. The palace is relatively close to other attractions in the southern Medina and can be reached on foot from Jemaa el-Fnaa. Arriving shortly after opening can be useful for visitors who want to avoid the busiest periods.

    09:00–17:00Foreigners: adult 100 dirham, child aged 7–13 50 dirham; Moroccan/resident: adult 30 dirham, child aged 7–13 10 dirham

  5. See

    Marrakech Museum

    It's housed in the Dar Menebhi Palace, constructed at the end of the 19th century.

    Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow50 dirham

  6. See

    Medina

    The Medina is the old city quarter located within the sandstone city walls that give Marrakech the nickname the Red City. As an ancient hub, it contains a maze of narrow streets and outdoor marketplaces.

  7. See

    Slat Al Azama Synagogue

    Synagogue which is not only a place of worship with a beautiful open courtyard, but also includes interesting displays about Judaism's varied history in Morocco, including photos of Jews in the Berber Mountains.

    09:00-19:00 (closed Sat)10 dirham

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Marrakech (CC BY-SA 4.0).