Start day two of your Marrakech itinerary early as this is the best time (i.e. quietest time) to explore the city and its best attractions.

I like to start my days by visiting what I’m most excited about. In this case, this was visiting Ben Yousseff Madrasa. In my eyes, this is one of the absolute best things to do in Marrakech

This is one of the largest madrasas in Morocco and was built in the 16th century. It’s ornate, grand and absolutely stunning. The best part? It’s finally open again!

Ben Yousseff Madrasa was closed off to the public for the past 3.5 years as it was undergoing renovations.

I visited just days after its official re-opening, and it did not disappoint! The tiles were impeccable, and the sun created beautiful shadows across the walls. If you’re a fan of architecture and design, this is an absolute must-do in Marrakech.

Like most things to do in Marrakech, visiting Ben Yousseff Madrasa shouldn’t take more than forty minutes to one hour. The best things to do in Marrakech are short visits and short distances away from each other, making it easy for travellers. This is why you can get so much done in a day here.

After spending the first hour of the morning touring the Madrasa, head to the House of Photography Museum, formally called the Maison de La Photographie, which is only a 4 mins walk from the entrance of Ben Yousseff and head straight to the building rooftop to catch a stunning panoramic view of the Medina while the rest of the city is still sleeplessly awaking.

Next on the list of things to do in Marrakech: visit Le Jardin Secret (a.k.a the Secret Garden), which, let’s be honest, is not so secret. But it is beautiful and worth a stroll around.

Le Jardin Secret is open every day from 8 am to 6 pm and you can’t book online. To visit the gardens, there is an entrance fee of 80 dirhams (£7). This fee is just to visit the gardens. You can pay an extra 40 dirhams (£3) extra to gain access to the tower, which offers stunning views of the garden and the city. I recommend doing both as it’s a great way to see the city from above, and it really isn’t a difference in price that will break the bank here, let’s be real. One of the many reasons Marrakech is a popular city and one of the best places to visit in Morocco is its affordability. And never at the expense of luxury!

After ticking off two of the best things to do in Marrakech in under 2 hours, head down to Nomad or Shtattoo rooftop restaurants for some lunch.

There are plentiful restaurant rooftop bars to choose from in Marrakech, and it wouldn’t be a trip to Marakesh without having at least one meal at a rooftop restaurant. The most popular rooftop restaurant bars are:

• Cafe des Epices (who call themselves the best cafe in Marrakech)
• Kabana
• L’Amazigh Rooftop

For the last half of the afternoon, make your way to Bahia Palace. Bahia Palace is a 19th-century palace that was built to be the largest and most beautiful palace of its time. It’s located in the Medina and only costs around £3 to enter. The entrance fee also includes access to the Museum of Moroccan Arts, which is located within the palace grounds.

If you feel like you want something more experiential instead, you could take a cooking class at Souk Cousine. This is a great way to learn about Moroccan cuisine and is one of the top things to do in Marrakech (especially as you get to what you make!).

In the evening, I would recommend heading to another one of the rooftop bars or restaurants for dinner and drinks with a view. After all, it wouldn’t be a trip to Marrakech or the ultimate Marrakech itinerary without making the most of the rooftop bars.