Snake charmers, rooftop pools and the Atlas Mountains on the horizon, a short flight from the UK. Here's what Marrakech is like with the family and when to go.
Dirhams can only be bought in Morocco. Check entry rules on GOV.UK before you book.
Spring and autumn are best, with warm sunny days and comfortable evenings. July and August are very hot, so pick a riad with a pool. Winter days are sunny but nights are cold, and there may be snow on the mountains. Ramadan moves each year and changes opening hours.
The main square fills with storytellers, acrobats and food stalls as the sun sets.
A blue and yellow garden full of cactuses. Book a timed ticket.
A maze of stalls selling lamps, slippers and spices. Agree a price before you buy.
A stony desert about 40 minutes away for camel rides and quad bikes.
Walk to waterfalls in the Ourika Valley or Imlil, with lunch in a Berber village.
A peaceful garden in the medina with a tower to climb.
Yes, for families who like something different. It's colourful and exciting, but the medina is busy and noisy, so a riad or hotel with a pool gives everyone a break.
Four or five nights covers the city and a day in the mountains or desert. Some families add a few days on the coast at Essaouira.
No, British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. Passports must be valid for your whole stay. Check GOV.UK for the current rules.
Loose clothes that cover shoulders and knees are best in the medina and are cooler in the heat. Swimwear is fine at hotel pools.
Put Marrakech on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.