Marrakech Medina in Depth and the Atlas
Wander the medina's districts and museums at a leisurely pace, plus a day hiking the High Atlas villages of Imlil.
More time than the first-visit route to look closely at the old city: in the north, the madrasa, Maison de la Photographie and the tanneries; in the south, the Kasbah, the Mellah (Jewish quarter) and the palace museums; and on the last day, Gueliz in the new town. On day 4, hire a car to Imlil for an easy hike among Berber villages, with views toward Toubkal. It suits travelers who enjoy culture and are happy to walk slowly.
Imlil may be snowy in winter, so check the weather before taking the mountain road.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival and Jemaa el-Fnaa
Marrakech City（Koutoubia Mosque、Jemaa el-Fnaa）
Take a taxi from the airport to the old city (about 20 minutes), then walk to the Koutoubia and the square.
Stay: Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa
Day 2 · Crafts and Souks of the Northern Old City
Marrakech City（Ben Youssef Madrasa、Maison de la Photographie、Marrakech Tanneries、Medina Souks、Le Jardin Secret）
Spend the day on foot in the northern old city, with 5–15 minutes between stops.
Near the tanneries, people often offer to guide you and then ask for money; feel free to decline.
Stay: Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa
Day 3 · The Kasbah, the Mellah and the Palaces
Marrakech City（Saadian Tombs、El Badi Palace、Mellah of Marrakech、Bahia Palace、Dar Si Said Museum）
Walk north from the Kasbah through the Mellah to the Bahia Palace, about 3 km in total.
Stay: Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa
Day 4 · Hiking in the Imlil Mountain Villages
Marrakech City（Imlil & Toubkal National Park）
Hire a car or join a tour (about 1.5 hours each way) to Imlil, hike for 3–5 hours, and return to the city.
A local guide is recommended; wear non-slip hiking shoes.
Stay: Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa
Day 5 · Gueliz and Departure
Marrakech City（Jardin Majorelle / Musée Yves Saint Laurent、Guéliz）
Take a taxi to the Majorelle Garden (about 15 minutes); in the early afternoon, take a taxi from the new town to the airport (about 15 minutes).