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10 Days in Marrakesh: A Journey Through Art and Culture

Pedro Oliveira

Pedro Oliveira

13 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure to Marrakesh, Morocco, and immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene and rich cultural heritage. Discover hidden galleries, explore magnificent gardens, and delve into the world of renowned fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Marrakesh

Day 1Art and Beauty at Comptoir des Mines Galerie, Musée Berbère Jardin Majorelle, and Koutoubia
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Comptoir des Mines Galerie
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Musée Berbère Jardin Majorelle
Museum dedicated to Berber traditions, displaying costumes, craftwork, jewels & musical instruments.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Koutoubia
This large 12th-century Almohad-style mosque features a plaza with gardens & a fountain.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
Day 2Matisse Art Gallery, Galerie Noir sur Blanc, and Memorial Yves Saint Laurent
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Matisse Art Gallery
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Galerie Noir sur Blanc
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Memorial Yves Saint Laurent
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3David Bloch Gallery, Jardin Majorelle, and Yves Saint Laurent Museum
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$15

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David Bloch Gallery
Intimate gallery exhibiting modern paintings, sculptures & graffiti by Moroccan & global artists.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Jardin Majorelle
Garden by artist Jacques Majorelle, with exotic plants, water features & a museum of Berber culture.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$15
4 - 5 min

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Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Cubed, brickwork museum paying homage to Yves Saint Laurent with a café, bookshop & auditorium.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Contemporary Art at Musée MACMA, Cyber Park, and Les Jardins de La Koutoubia
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Musée MACMA
Private art & culture museum celebrating the work of contemporary & historic Moroccan artists.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Cyber Park
Ornamental gardens dating to the 18th century, now featuring fountains, lush foliage & walkways.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Les Jardins de La Koutoubia
Warmly decorated quarters in an upscale property featuring a spa, 3 restaurants & 2 pools.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Serenity at Jardin de l'Aguedal, Bahia Palace, and حديقة لالة حسناء
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Jardin de l'Aguedal
Sprawling garden with lush greenery & paved walkways, plus a large pond filled with carp.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Bahia Palace
Vast, intricately designed palace with 160 rooms, courtyards & 8 acres of gardens.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$7
13 - 16 min

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حديقة لالة حسناء
Manicured green space featuring fountains, park benches, sculptures, palm trees & flowers.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 6MACAAL, Saadian Tombs, and Menara Gardens
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MACAAL
Contemporary museum showcasing innovative works by African artists, with a cafe, garden & events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Saadian Tombs
Once hidden mausoleum surrounded by gardens, decorated with colorful tiles, marble & stucco.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$7
22 - 27 min

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Menara Gardens
12th-century botanical garden with a scenic pavilion, artificial lake & mountain views.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Explore the Magnificent Badi Palace and Dar Si Said Museum
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$8

Badi Palace
Remains of a 16th-century palace whose garden walls & ornamental orange orchard still stand.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Dar Si Said Museum
Museum displaying ornate artisanal Moroccan objects, from an 11th-century chest to modern carpets.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 8Bassin Ménara, Museum of Music Mouassine, Almoravid Koubba, and Agdal Gardens
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Bassin Ménara
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Museum of music mouassine
Museum of decorative objects, music & other traditional forms of Moroccan creative arts.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Almoravid Koubba
12th-century domed building famous for being the last remaining example of Almoravid architecture.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Agdal Gardens
Olive, orange & pomegranate trees, plus carp-filled reservoirs, in a 12th-century walled garden.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 9House of Photography in Marrakech, Musee Boucharouite, and Le Jardin Secret
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House of Photography in Marrakech
Museum of Moroccan photography housing a permanent collection & offering rotating exhibitions.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Musee Boucharouite
Unique, ornate space showcasing the intricate art of Moroccan rugs & the stories behind them.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Le Jardin Secret
Elegant, ornate 19th-century palace complex with traditional Islamic gardens, plus a shop & cafe.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 10Musée de la Palmeraie, Art Contemporain et Nature, and Fondation Dar Bellarj Maison Des Cigognes
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Musée de la palmeraie, Art contemporain et nature
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Fondation Dar Bellarj Maison Des Cigognes
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $44 In total

Activities & Food:$37
Transport:$7