Ways to Experience Moroccan Culture in Marrakech

From snake charmers and henna-painted fortune tellers in Djemaa El Fna, to traditions of Atlas mountains’ Berber villages, Moroccan culture is vibrant and captivating. Wander through the medina of Marrakech to unveil a cultural melting pot, with souks selling handicrafts and more. Here’s how to experience culture in Marrakech.

• Enjoy a traditional Moroccan mint tea at a rooftop cafe overlooking Djemaa El Fna.

• Take a guided tour of the souks and watch craftsmen weaving carpets, dying cow hides, and making traditional Moroccan handicrafts.

• Enjoy Fantasia, a dazzling spectacle of belly dancing, galloping horse parades, traditional music, and dancing, at a Marrakech restaurant.

• Take a cooking class and learn the secrets of Marrakech’s popular dishes, Moroccan tagine and couscous.

• Admire the views while on a horse-drawn carriage ride through Marrakech.

• Learn about Berber culture with a day trip into the High Atlas Mountains, a visit to a traditional Bedouin camp, or a camel trek through the Sahara desert.

• Treat your senses to a tasting tour of Marrakech’s spice markets and street food stalls, and sample an array of Moroccan foods.

• Relax and unwind with a spa experience at a traditional Moroccan hammam.