Marrakech is located in Morocco between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. Some popular places to visit within the city's medina include the Marrakech Souks market, the Majorelle Gardens, and the Ben Youssef Medersa Islamic school. For food, visitors can try classic Moroccan dishes like couscous and tajine stew, as well as seafood from Jamaa el Fna Square. Low-cost accommodation options include staying at a riad, which is a traditional Moroccan house with an interior courtyard.