The 'Red City' - Morocco's tourism capital with a labyrinthine medina and the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Haggle in the souks for leather goods, spices, and tilework, and experience Moroccan hospitality at a riad (traditional guesthouse). Majorelle Garden's cobalt blue and the Jemaa el-Fnaa night market are sensory highlights, and Marrakech is also a gateway for Sahara desert tours.
Best Season
March-May and September-November are best. Summers (June-August) can exceed 40 degrees C.
Budget
Daily budget around 60,000-150,000 KRW (lodging 30,000-80,000; food 20,000-30,000; transport and shopping 10,000-40,000).
Transport
From Marrakech Menara Airport, a taxi takes about 15 minutes to the city. Walk inside the medina; outside it, use petit taxis. SIM cards (Maroc Telecom, Inwi) available at the airport (MAD 30-100). Cash (dirhams) essential in the medina; cards accepted outside the old town. Restaurant tipping 10-15%; MAD 5-10 tips customary for small services.
Visa
Korean passport holders may stay visa-free for up to 90 days.
Safety
It's easy to get lost in the medina's maze - keep GPS handy. Watch for touts and inflated prices; bargaining is essential.
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Signature food of Marrakech
Tagine
🍱 TraditionalTagine: a Moroccan classic of meat and vegetables slow-braised in a conical clay pot. MAD 40-100 per serving. Try Nomad or Al Fassia in the medina.
Moroccan Mint Tea
🍵 DrinkMoroccan mint tea: sweet green tea with fresh mint, traditionally poured from a height into the glass. MAD 10-20 per glass. Enjoy on a cafe terrace around Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Couscous
🍱 TraditionalSteamed semolina grain served with vegetable and meat stew — Morocco's traditional Friday meal. MAD 40-80. Try at a home-style riad or medina restaurant.