Paula Hardy

Craving somewhere with food like you’ve never tasted, markets to get lost in and jaw-dropping sunsets on the beach? Welcome to Marrakech, Africa’s Capital of Culture, which will encapsulate you with colourful sights, sounds and smells as soon as you enter. Here, everyone and everything is on the move – you’ve just got to go along for the ride. If you're a foodie, you'll find some fantastic Moroccan restaurants to sample in the city (many of them are rooftops, which is a win). But you might simply be heading to Marrakech to explore its museums, admire its architecture, and spend your days wandering through its many, many fantastic souks. Whatever your desires, we’ve got you covered. Read on for the very best things to do, see and eat in Marrakech this year.  RECOMMENDED:🥘 The best restaurants in Marrakech🇲🇦 Your ultimate guide to Morocco

Marrakech is all about flavours. The Moroccan marvel is a city that floods the senses, an explosion of sights, smells and sounds that leave a marvellous impression. Eating often and eating well is part of the rhythm of life here, and visitors will find themselves swept up in wave after delicious wave of gorgeous food. The best restaurants in Marrakech are to be savoured. After all, eating is one of the best things to do here. The buzz of the restaurants is compelling, making them among the finest attractions in a city full of the things. Less formal eaters will find plenty to excite, with food stalls around every corner serving everything from sugared doughnuts to stewed snails. Hungry in Marrakech? You’re in for a treat.