Land at Marrakech Menara (RAK) and take a taxi (~20–30 minutes depending on traffic) to Riad Bab 54 in the medina; this gets you centrally placed to start walking. Allow time for luggage and immigration on arrival.
Check in, drop luggage and freshen up. If you need a light breakfast or tray, ask the riad — many riads prepare fresh mint tea and pastries on request (check-in typically from 12:00pm).
Walk nearby to the spice-square area and enjoy a coffee or small snack at Café des Épices (opens ~8:00am), ideal for easing into the souks and getting bearings before lunch. Walking keeps this flexible and scenic.
Enjoy your 2:00pm lunch reservation at La Fontaine des Épices in the heart of the medina; the menu spotlights fresh Moroccan dishes and rooftop views of the old city — a relaxed, local dining experience.
Leave the medina on foot for a pleasant 25–35 minute walk toward Jardin Majorelle through the Ville Nouvelle/Gueliz axis; the walk is scenic and keeps you on foot as requested (optional short taxi if you prefer).
Visit the iconic Jardin Majorelle — a beautiful, cobalt-blue botanical garden created by Jacques Majorelle and later restored by Yves Saint Laurent. It's a must-see for garden lovers and photographers; check seasonal hours but plan to arrive before closing (generally opens ~8:00am and closes ~5:30pm — confirm current times and prebook tickets).
If you want more fashion and design context, visit the Yves Saint Laurent Museum adjacent to Majorelle (opens ~10:00am, usually closes ~6:00pm). Note museum entry often requires advance booking and may have limited late-afternoon availability.
Return on foot toward the medina and stop at the Koutoubia Gardens to enjoy the exterior and gardens around the mosque — a relaxed, photogenic green space that is free to enter and perfect for a golden-hour walk.
Enjoy your 7:30pm dinner at Folk Marrakech, known for traditional Moroccan cuisine combined with live entertainment and a convivial atmosphere; the reservation ensures seating for the evening experience (confirm start time with the restaurant).
After dinner, take a short walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa for its lively night market, storytellers, and mint-tea stalls — soak up the square's energetic after-dark scene with street food, performers and lights. The square is open nightly; specific vendors vary by hour.
Walk back to Riad Bab 54 for a well-earned rest or a nightcap on the riad terrace if available; end the first day with easy walking and short transfers only.