Marrakech guide

Marrakech,
within walking distance.

Recommendations from the people who live here: where we drink tea, where we send guests for dinner, and what is worth your time in the medina. Everything below is walkable from the riad.

View from the first-floor gallery of Riad Tasneem down to the patio fountain, past woven pendant lamps and green zellige floors

Where you are

Right next to the Rahba Lakdima.

The riad sits on Rue Sidi Isshak in Derb Amisgui, directly beside the Rahba Lakdima, one of the oldest market squares in the city: spices, carpets, handcrafts. The leather and metalwork souks are a short walk away.

Jemaa el-Fnaa, the main square of Marrakech, is 500 metres from the front door.

Cafes and food

Where we eat and drink tea.

Places our team recommends to guests, all within walking distance of the riad:

Cafe Nomad	Modern Moroccan cafe over several floors with a rooftop.
Al Misbah	Local recommendation for Moroccan dishes.
Marrakchiya	Traditional Moroccan kitchen.
Naima Couscous	Couscous as the name promises, simple and good.
Bigua Cafe	Relaxed cafe stop between the souks.
Hamid Berber Street Food	Street food, honest and quick.
SHTATTO	Rooftop spot with a young crowd.
Cafe Rahba	Right on the Rahba square, next door to us.

Ask us at breakfast what fits your day; we will point you in the right direction and tell you what to order.

Sights

What is worth seeing, and how far it is.

Place	Distance	What it is
Rahba Lakdima	next door	Historic market square: spices, carpets, handcrafts
Jemaa el-Fnaa	500 m	The central square: food stalls and performers, best in the evening
Souk of the dyers	300 m	Wool dyed and hung in colour rows
Dar El Bacha	350 m	Restored palace with museum and courtyard cafe
Ben Youssef Madrasa	600 m	Historic theological school, stucco and zellige at their finest
Bahia Palace	700 m	Lavishly decorated 19th-century palace
Koutoubia mosque	1 km	The city landmark, lit beautifully at night
Saadian Tombs	1 km	16th-century royal necropolis, a quiet place
Maison de la Photographie	9 min walk	Photography museum with a rooftop cafe

Practical

Small things that make the trip smoother.

Taxis: use official petit taxis; from the airport expect roughly 15 to 20 EUR. Agree the price before you get in.
Money: exchange offices are everywhere in the medina and rates are similar. Cash matters: the riad itself takes cash only (EUR or MAD).
Water: drink bottled water, available at the riad.
Tipping: around 10% in restaurants is customary.
Safety: the medina is generally safe. Normal care with valuables is enough. If you prefer, we call you a taxi to the door.
Language: Arabic and French are the main languages; English works in most tourist places.

When to come

Seasons in Marrakech.

Season	Months	What to expect
Spring	March to May	18 to 28 degrees, mild and busy. High season.
Summer	June to August	Very hot, often well above 40 degrees. The city slows down; this is the quietest time of year.
Autumn	September to November	22 to 30 degrees, ideal travel weather. High season.
Winter	December to February	12 to 20 degrees by day, cold evenings, occasional rain.

Your base in the medina

Stay in the middle of it all.

Everything above starts at our front door. Choose a room and we will take care of the rest, from airport transfer to hammam appointments.

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