Day one morning: the northern medina
Start at Ben Youssef Medersa with its decorated courtyard and carved wood. Buy the monument admission separately from any guided walk, and use the visitor route rather than expecting access to the neighbouring mosque. Continue towards Rahba Kedima through the souk lanes, keeping your phone tucked away between navigation checks.
Mobile data for your trip. Check what your current plan includes for roaming. If you need another option for maps, messages and booking details, compare NXTL eSIM coverage and rates. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked, and check coverage for every stop. Download important maps and confirmations for offline use too.
For a longer guided medina outing, Compare the Ben Youssef, Secret Garden and medina tour. This walk combines Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Secret Garden and souks, replacing the independent morning rather than supplementing it. Monument entry tickets are extra despite the queue assistance. Check English or French departures and your meeting point; riad pickup is limited to the private option within the medina.
Day one lunch: pause above Rahba Kedima
We recommend Café des Épices for a practical meal break on the spice square: its menu includes a Moroccan breakfast with flatbreads and amlou as well as simple lunch options. Choose a shaded table when the terrace is hot; a seat overlooking the square is a reason to pause, not a promise of quiet or immediate availability.
Day one evening: Koutoubia and the square
After a rest, walk to the public space around Koutoubia Mosque for the minaret view, then continue towards Jemaa el-Fnaa. The mosque is an active place of worship: this plan uses exterior views. Enjoy the changing square at your own pace, agree any purchase or photo price in advance and keep an easy route back to your accommodation.
Day two morning: a booked garden visit
Reserve Jardin Majorelle through the garden’s official ticket portal before setting out. Check the exact time slot and which museums the chosen ticket includes; the garden, Berber arts museum and Yves Saint Laurent museum are distinct visits. Allow time to reach the entrance rather than adding a fixed cross-city walking time to the plan.
Day two afternoon: choose Bahia or a slower finish
If you still want another monument, make Bahia Palace your afternoon focus and follow the rooms and courtyards open on the day. Otherwise keep the afternoon for a meal and rest. In intense heat, shorten the outdoor plan; comfortable shoes, drinking water and a sun hat matter more than completing every stop.
Check before you go
Opening arrangements and visitor rules can change. Check the official information before your trip.
