Riad O2 : Guidebook for Marrakesh
Food Scene
The following are restaurants that we recommend trying during your visit to Marrakech.
Dar Yacout
79 Sidi Ahmed SoussiOne of the most well known/famous restaurants in Marrakech
Another lovely traditional Moroccan restaurant within walking distance.
37 locals recommend
Dar Zellij
Another lovely traditional Moroccan restaurant within walking distance.
Riad Bazaar Café
Rue Sidi el YamaniLovely restaurant for lunch or dinner.
Nomad
1 Derb Aarjane, MedinaVery popular restaurant in Marrakech
A cafe, restaurant, lounge and bar always a popular place with visitors to Marrakech
64 locals recommend
Cafe Árabe
184 Rue MouassineA cafe, restaurant, lounge and bar always a popular place with visitors to Marrakech
كومبتوار دارنا
Avenue EchouhadaRecommended for its dinner and oriental danse show.
Great restaurant for lunch in the sunshine or for dinner.
103 locals recommend
La Patisserie de la Terrasse Spices
Great restaurant for lunch in the sunshine or for dinner.
La ferme Medina
236 Rue Riad LaarousLovely restaurant offering good value very close to Riad O2
Actually in Gueliz, the new part of Marrakech for a drink after visiting the shopping centers around here, also very popular with expats in Marrakech for dinner, lovely terrace and large lounges upstairs.
99 locals recommend
Grand Café de la Poste
Actually in Gueliz, the new part of Marrakech for a drink after visiting the shopping centers around here, also very popular with expats in Marrakech for dinner, lovely terrace and large lounges upstairs.
Le Foundouk
Another great spot to try for dinner in Marrakech
Sightseeing
These magnificent gardens are not to be missed on a visit to Marrakech
585 locals recommend
Jardin Majorelle
Rue Yves Saint LaurentThese magnificent gardens are not to be missed on a visit to Marrakech
Another beautiful garden to visit in Marrakech and is found in the souks on the way to Jemae El Fna from Riad O2
116 locals recommend
The Secret Garden
121 Rue MouassineAnother beautiful garden to visit in Marrakech and is found in the souks on the way to Jemae El Fna from Riad O2
Lovely littel museum in Marrakech with a wonderful roof top terrace
105 locals recommend
House of Photography in Marrakech
46 Rue Bin LafnadekLovely littel museum in Marrakech with a wonderful roof top terrace
Museum of Marrakech
Place Ben YoussefRight next door to Medersa Ben Youssef
This is a palace and a set of gardens built in the late 19th century, intended to be the greatest palace of its time. Andalusian, Islamic and Moroccan styles are represented.
354 locals recommend
Bahia Palace
Rue Riad Zitoun el JdidThis is a palace and a set of gardens built in the late 19th century, intended to be the greatest palace of its time. Andalusian, Islamic and Moroccan styles are represented.
The ruins still tell the glory of this palace.
Within the central court are four sunken gardens, two on the northern side and two on the southern side. Pools separate the two gardens on each side.
216 locals recommend
El Badi Palace
Ksibat NhassThe ruins still tell the glory of this palace.
Within the central court are four sunken gardens, two on the northern side and two on the southern side. Pools separate the two gardens on each side.
Saadian Tombs
Rue de La KasbahAgain one of top visited places in Marrakech.
This is the main axis of the souk area. Nobody lives in the souks and they close every evening, there are many different areas in the souks specialising in leather goods, rugs or lamps.
29 locals recommend
Souk Semmarine
Souk SemmarineThis is the main axis of the souk area. Nobody lives in the souks and they close every evening, there are many different areas in the souks specialising in leather goods, rugs or lamps.
For everyone, the snake charmers, the food stalls the bustling famous central gathering point in Marrakech
97 locals recommend
Jemaa el-Fna
For everyone, the snake charmers, the food stalls the bustling famous central gathering point in Marrakech
Pool Day
Jnane Tamsna
Great for a relaxing pool day with lunch in lovely surroundings
Another very popular spot for lunch and a pool day in relaxing surroundings outside of Marrakech
30 locals recommend
Beldi Country Club
Another very popular spot for lunch and a pool day in relaxing surroundings outside of Marrakech
For a luxurious pool day and lunch at the iconic Marrakech hotel, also a full spa available.
58 locals recommend
La Mamounia
Avenue Bab JdidFor a luxurious pool day and lunch at the iconic Marrakech hotel, also a full spa available.
Trendy spot, very popular for its pool side music ambience and club vibe
23 locals recommend
Nikki Beach
Route des Jardins de la PalmeraieTrendy spot, very popular for its pool side music ambience and club vibe
La Plage Rouge
KM 5 Rte de CasablancaAnother cool place for the young and trendy, cocktails, music
Ideal for a pool day in Marrakech, only minutes walk from Jemae El Fna
37 locals recommend
Les Jardins de La Koutoubia
26 Rue KoutoubiaIdeal for a pool day in Marrakech, only minutes walk from Jemae El Fna
Marrakech with Children
Oasiria
Great day with children if they want to cool off and enjoy a waterpark
With friends, family or solo, discover their pool lunch day just 20 minutes from Marrakech.
16 locals recommend
Manzil La Tortue
With friends, family or solo, discover their pool lunch day just 20 minutes from Marrakech.
Also a great spot to visit with children with lots of nooks and crannies for them to explore
8 locals recommend
Majorelle Gardens
Also a great spot to visit with children with lots of nooks and crannies for them to explore
This is a great activity for kids or adults. There are many locations, in the Palmeraie of Marrakech or on the way to the l'Ourika Valley.
Camel Riding Marrakech Morocco
This is a great activity for kids or adults. There are many locations, in the Palmeraie of Marrakech or on the way to the l'Ourika Valley.
If you and your kids like the hum of the Souq but not the labyrinth, then take the Rue Riad Zitoun el Kdim. This runs from Jemaa el-Fna Square at this point to le Place des Ferblantiers . It has much of the life and colour of the main event but is a single linear street and without quite the same risk of getting lost. It is also on the way to the Bahia Palace and the El Badii Palace.
Riad Zitoun El Kdim
If you and your kids like the hum of the Souq but not the labyrinth, then take the Rue Riad Zitoun el Kdim. This runs from Jemaa el-Fna Square at this point to le Place des Ferblantiers . It has much of the life and colour of the main event but is a single linear street and without quite the same risk of getting lost. It is also on the way to the Bahia Palace and the El Badii Palace.
Activities
Quad biking is possible in the Palmeraie of Marrakech or also outside the city in the magnificent landscape surrounding Lalla Takkerkoust.
Marrakech Quad Biking
Quad biking is possible in the Palmeraie of Marrakech or also outside the city in the magnificent landscape surrounding Lalla Takkerkoust.
For golf lovers, this is one of several magnificent golf clubs open to visitors.
Al Maaden Golf Marrakech
For golf lovers, this is one of several magnificent golf clubs open to visitors.
How about a hot air balloon ride at sunrise facing the Atlas mountains.... a fabulous way to start the day...
Marrakech By Air
N11 Rue du Sergent LevetHow about a hot air balloon ride at sunrise facing the Atlas mountains.... a fabulous way to start the day...
Camel Riding Marrakech Morocco
Something everyone should try on a visit to Marrakech...
Shopping
This souk is ideal for all your shopping needs ....souvenirs, lamps, traditional leather goods.
29 locals recommend
Souk Semmarine
Souk SemmarineThis souk is ideal for all your shopping needs ....souvenirs, lamps, traditional leather goods.
Below the Terrasse des Epices is a small shopping mall with several gift stores offering a great choice of locally produced goods.
103 locals recommend
La Patisserie de la Terrasse Spices
Below the Terrasse des Epices is a small shopping mall with several gift stores offering a great choice of locally produced goods.
Concept store offering clothing, house hold goods as well as a roof top terrace for lunch.
19 locals recommend
Max & Jan
Route Sidi AbdelazizConcept store offering clothing, house hold goods as well as a roof top terrace for lunch.
El Fenn Maroc
Attached to the El Fenn riad, this shop is a treasure trove but very expensive :)
This is the place to go shopping if you do not want to haggle..all the prices here are fixed....everything from earings to carpets.
18 locals recommend
Artisanal Ensemble Marrakech
Avenue Mohammed VThis is the place to go shopping if you do not want to haggle..all the prices here are fixed....everything from earings to carpets.
This is not a “modern” design store but it certainly deserves a mention. It is easy to miss the entrance to this shop but, once inside, you will be speechless. Here you can find all the objects and furniture of the Moroccan tradition that you might want for your house. Four floors where you can literally get lost, where rugs, fabrics, ceramics, baskets, lamps, tables, chairs and antiques fill up the space from floor to ceiling. I warn you: leaving the store empty-handed is impossible!
11 locals recommend
Mustapha Blaoui
144 Arset Aouzal RdThis is not a “modern” design store but it certainly deserves a mention. It is easy to miss the entrance to this shop but, once inside, you will be speechless. Here you can find all the objects and furniture of the Moroccan tradition that you might want for your house. Four floors where you can literally get lost, where rugs, fabrics, ceramics, baskets, lamps, tables, chairs and antiques fill up the space from floor to ceiling. I warn you: leaving the store empty-handed is impossible!
The first concept store to be opened in Marrakech. You will find a selection of creations from the best independent Moroccan designers and a wide range of products: clothes and accessories, jewellery and scarves, household linen, ceramics and decorative objects
17 locals recommend
33 Rue Majorelle
33 Rue Yves St LaurentThe first concept store to be opened in Marrakech. You will find a selection of creations from the best independent Moroccan designers and a wide range of products: clothes and accessories, jewellery and scarves, household linen, ceramics and decorative objects
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Dress Code
We would like to remind you that Morocco is a Muslim country, therefore as a mark of respect for its inhabitants it is highly recommended to avoid short dresses and shorts, as well as bare belly, low-cut tops, or anything too revealing (especially in the old city). Also it is very inappropriate to eat or smoke in the street in the daytime during the month of Ramadan (dates vary every year ).