🌅 Morning (08:30 – 13:00): Ben Youssef Madrasa & Le Jardin Secret
Start your morning early at 09:00 at Medersa Ben Youssef before large tour groups arrive. This allows you to photograph the Carrara marble courtyard and carved stucco in complete tranquility.
Next, stroll 10 minutes west to Le Jardin Secret in the Mouassine quarter for a peaceful walk through exotic botanical gardens and authentic Islamic irrigation architecture.
🍲 Lunch (13:00 – 14:30): Rooftop Dining in the Medina
Head towards Rahba Kedima (Spice Square) for lunch. Climb to the rooftop of Café des Épices or Nomad to enjoy fresh Moroccan salads, vegetable pastilla, and lemon chicken tajine with views over the bustling market square.
🏛️ Afternoon (14:30 – 18:00): Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs & El Badi
Walk south through the Mellah quarter to reach the Bahia Palace. Spend an hour admiring its eight hectares of stained glass, cedarwood ceilings, and orange courtyards.
Afterwards, visit the Saadian Tombs and the nearby ruins of El Badi Palace to see the nesting storks atop ancient sandstone ramparts.
🌆 Evening (18:30 – Late): Sunset & Jemaa El-Fna Night Market
End your day at Jemaa El-Fna Square. Grab a table at Café Glacier around 18:30 to watch the sunset illuminate the Koutoubia Mosque minaret. Then, dive down into the square to experience the food stalls, musicians, and vibrant energy.
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