Things to do near Jemaa el-Fna
The square is a natural starting point for the medina. To the south are the palaces and the Saadian Tombs. To the north, past the souks, are the Ben Youssef Medersa and the Mouassine district with its museums and gardens. The Koutoubia Mosque is just west.
You can visit all of these on your own. If you prefer context, a guided medina walk usually combines several of them with a local guide. Below you find hours and prices for each stop, so you can plan one or two a day.
Opening hours and prices compared
Adult prices for foreign visitors, 2026. Hours can change, so check on the day.
| Place | Hours | Adult price | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahia Palace | 09:00–17:00 | MAD 100 | MAD 50 (ages 7 to 13) |
| El Badi Palace | 09:00–17:00 | MAD 100 | MAD 50 (ages 7 to 13) |
| Saadian Tombs | 09:00–17:00 | MAD 100 | MAD 50 (ages 7 to 13) |
| Ben Youssef Medersa | 09:00–19:00 daily | MAD 50 | MAD 10 (under 12) |
| Le Jardin Secret | 09:30, closing 17:30 to 19:30 by season | MAD 100 | Free under 12, MAD 80 for ages 12 to 24 |
| Maison de la Photographie | 09:30–19:00 daily | MAD 80 | Free under 15 |
| Musée de la Musique | 10:00–19:00 daily | MAD 80 | Free under 15 |
| Dar Si Said | Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00 | MAD 30 | – |
| Koutoubia gardens | – | Free | Free |
For most first visits, Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Medersa and Le Jardin Secret make a good mix of architecture and calm for a day in the medina.
Our pick: sights north of the square
Our take: the madrasa, Le Jardin Secret and the souks in one walk.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Guided walks and tours near Jemaa el-Fna
Medina walks that include palaces and the medersa, plus food tours and day trips from Marrakech, with live prices.
South of the square: palaces and tombs
Three state-run sites close together in the Kasbah area.
Bahia Palace
The palace has courtyards, painted wooden ceilings and tiled fountains. Foreign adults pay MAD 100, and children aged 7 to 13 pay MAD 50. Moroccan adults and residents pay MAD 30.
El Badi Palace
El Badi is a ruin of basins and long walls rather than furnished rooms. It uses the same prices and hours as Bahia: MAD 100 for foreign adults, MAD 50 for children aged 7 to 13, open 09:00–17:00.
Saadian Tombs
The tombs lie in the north of the Kasbah. The core of the necropolis dates from 1557, and it was extended under Ahmad al-Mansur. Prices and hours match the two palaces. Marble tombs and carved stucco are the main sights.
North of the square: medersa, gardens and museums
The Ben Youssef Medersa is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and shortens its hours in Ramadan to 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Foreign adults pay MAD 50, Moroccan adults MAD 20 with ID, and children under 12 pay MAD 10. Look for the carved calligraphy and the courtyard pool.
Le Jardin Secret is at 121 Rue Mouassine. Entry is MAD 100, the tower costs MAD 40 extra, and children under 12 enter free. Hours depend on the season: 09:30 to 18:30 from January to March, to 19:30 from April to September, to 18:00 in October, and to 17:30 in November and December. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Tickets are sold online and at the gate and stay valid for one year.
Two small museums in the Mouassine district
The Maison de la Photographie is a photography museum and is open daily from 09:30 to 19:00. The Musée de la Musique is at 4 to 5 Derb el Hammam and is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00. Both charge MAD 80 for adults, and one ticket is valid at both. Moroccan residents pay MAD 50, and children under 15 are free.
The music museum holds short concerts on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 18:00 to 19:00. Check its calendar for the date you plan to go, as special programmes change.
Other stops worth knowing
Smaller options and a few cautions.
Koutoubia Mosque
The minaret is 77 m high and the gardens around it are free to enter. The prayer hall is not open to non-Muslims. See the Koutoubia guide.
The Mellah
The Mellah is a quarter in the south of the medina, near Bahia and the Kasbah. It has a market street, which makes it an easy add-on to the palaces.
Dar Si Said
The weaving and carpet museum opens Tuesday to Sunday and charges MAD 30 for adults. It was damaged in the 2023 earthquake, so check whether it is open before you go and have another stop in mind.
Outside the medina
The Jardin Majorelle lies outside the old city and has its own guide at Visit Marrakech.
Things to do near Jemaa el-Fna: frequently asked questions
What can I visit near Jemaa el-Fna?
The Koutoubia Mosque and its gardens, Bahia Palace, El Badi Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Medersa, Le Jardin Secret, the Maison de la Photographie and the Musée de la Musique are the main stops in the medina.
How much do Bahia, El Badi and the Saadian Tombs cost?
For foreign adults the price is MAD 100 at each site in 2026, and MAD 50 for children aged 7 to 13. All three are open 09:00–17:00.
Can I enter the Koutoubia Mosque?
The prayer hall is not open to non-Muslims. You can walk through the gardens around the minaret, which are free.
Is Dar Si Said open?
Regular hours are Tuesday to Sunday, but it was damaged in the 2023 earthquake, so check whether it is open before you go.
Is this the official Jemaa el-Fna website?
No. This is an independent guide. It is not run by the city of Marrakech, the national tourist office or UNESCO, and it is not connected to any tour operator, riad or hotel.