Lonely Planet Pocket Marrakesh

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Marrakesh - and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover Marrakesh's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From listening to Amazigh musicians entertaining evening crowds at Djemaa El Fna, to hopping in a vintage motorbike sidecar for a tour of the city, desert, and Atlas Mountains, and bathing in a public or private hammam.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Marrakesh travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days 
• Find what you're looking for fast with this guide's all-new structure and design and navigate Marrakesh with ease 
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Koutoubia Mosque, Dar Si Said, Ben Youssef Medersa, and more
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions 
• Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights 
• Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature that showcases Marrakesh's best kept secrets and rising trends 
• Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section
• Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance 
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Marrakesh
• Covers: Djemaa El Fna & Southern Central Medina; Mouassine & Central Souqs; Kâat Ben Nahid & Bab Debbagh; Kasbah & Mellah; Bab Doukkala & Riad Laârous; Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Marrakesh. 

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