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Gueliz — Travel Notes

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Gueliz — Local Sights
Gueliz — Getting Around

Getting‑around

  • Taxis: The most common way to reach Gueliz from the city centre is a short petit taxi ride from Jemaa el‑Fna, typically 10–15 minutes. Ask the driver to use the meter or agree on a fare before leaving; fares are usually modest and the ride is brisk.
  • During Ramadan: Many cafés in Gueliz close during daylight hours and reopen after sunset. Plan your taxi trips accordingly if you want to catch a late‑night bite or a sunset coffee.
  • Walking: Once inside Gueliz, the streets are pedestrian‑friendly, so you can explore the squares and cafés on foot in 10‑15 minutes.

During Ramadan many Gueliz cafés close by day and reopen after sunset. Gueliz taxis from the Medina are quick and cheap.

The Gueliz Walking Tour covers a travel distance of 3.1 Km. The Marrakech New Town (Gueliz) Walking Tour has a duration of 2 Hours. The Gueliz Walking Tour takes you 2 Hours to stroll through the neighborhood. The Marrakech New Town (Gueliz) Walking Tour covers a travel distance of 3.9 Km.

The rectangle of food in Gueliz can be crossed on foot in about fifteen minutes.

Taking a taxi from Jemaa el‑Fnaa to Gueliz takes roughly 10–15 minutes. A mid‑range Gueliz meal costs about 120-350 MAD per person.

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Gueliz — Tips

Tips

Gueliz is a pedestrian-friendly stretch centered on Avenue Mohamed V, where boutiques, cafés, and the lively Place du 16 Novembre give the area its characteristic buzz. Liva, a modern brasserie on the avenue, stays open from 08:00 to 00:30 and serves everything from breakfast to late‑night dishes in the same room; expect mid‑range mains to cost 100‑250 MAD.

  • Liva – 08:00–00:30, all‑day service in one room.
  • STUDIO – 185 Avenue Moulay Rachid, Gueliz; a cozy spot for wine & tapas, 2‑min walk from the avenue.
  • LE CHAT QUIT RITL – 92 Rue Yougoslavie, Gueliz; a quiet lunch spot, 5‑min walk from Place du 16 Novembre.
  • CHEZ MADO – 22 Rue Moulay Ali, Gueliz; classic Moroccan fare, 3‑min from the main avenues.
  • LE CATANZARO – Rue Tarik de Yougoslavie, Gueliz; artisan cakes, about 4‑min on foot from the avenue.
  • JACK IS BACK – 10 Rue Oued el Makhazine, Gueliz; modern brunch options, 6‑min walk.

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