Morocco
Marrakech is a walled city of souks and riads — get lost in the medina, then escape to the desert.
Marrakech is a sensory overload of souks, spices, and rooftop dinners in a riad. Stay inside the medina, get pleasantly lost, and book a desert or Atlas Mountains day trip.
How long
3–4 days
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD). Cash is king; carry it for the souks.
Language
Arabic and French; some English in tourist areas.
Getting around
Walk the medina; taxis for outside the walls (agree the fare).
Budget range
MAD 600–1,500 per person per day at mid-range. Great value.
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