Start early at Jardin Majorelle, before the coaches arrive, when the blue walls glow and the bamboo rustles.
Then dive into the souks with a guide who knows the craftsmen. Watch a slipper being stitched or a lantern being punched by hand.
Morning in the medina
Lunch on a rooftop, then retreat to your riad for the hot hours. A hammam in the late afternoon resets everything.
In Marrakech, the street is loud and the courtyard is quiet. You need both.
In the evening, Jemaa el-Fnaa comes alive with storytellers, musicians and food stalls. Eat at stall 14, then walk home slowly.
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Isla MorenoTravel designer, Europe
Plans journeys for Elsewhere and writes about the places that stay with them.
