Souk or market
Olive Souk
Marrakech
- Type of placeSouk or market
- WhereMarrakech
- From the centre690 m
- From Koutoubia Mosque~8 min walk
About Olive Souk
Olive Souk is a souk or market in Marrakech, 690 m from the city centre.
It is 630 m from Koutoubia Mosque, about 8 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Jemaa el-Fnaa (170 m), Majorelle Garden (2.2 km) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (580 m).
For a meal or a mint tea, Lamb Alley, slow cooked lamb. Underground Oven. Mechoui Alley. (10 m), Chez Lamine Hadj (10 m) and Tiznit (20 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Riad dar danka (80 m), Numa Marrakech (100 m) and Bed Square (100 m).
Around Olive Souk, in pictures
The best-known sights within walking distance or a short ride.
Koutoubia MosqueMosque 
Jemaa el-FnaaSquare 
Majorelle GardenGarden or park 
Ben Youssef MadrasaHistoric site 
El Badi PalaceKasbah & palace 
Bab AgnaouCity gate 
Bahia PalaceKasbah & palace
Where to eat nearby
- Restaurant
Lamb Alley, slow cooked lamb. Underground Oven. Mechoui Alley.
10 m away
- Restaurant
Chez Lamine Hadj
10 m away
- Restaurant
Tiznit
20 m away
- Restaurant
Guerrab
20 m away
- Restaurant
Restaurant Mythe
20 m away
- Café
Zeitoun Cafè
30 m away
- Restaurant
Les Terrasses de l'Alhambra
40 m away
- Restaurant
Labachi
60 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Riad
Riad dar danka
80 m away
- Guesthouse
Numa Marrakech
100 m away
- Guesthouse
Bed Square
100 m away
- Riad
Riad des Eaux et des Epices
110 m away
- Riad
Riad Musa
110 m away
- Riad
Riad Andalla
120 m away
- Riad
Riad Rose Mati
120 m away
- Riad
Riad des Rêves
150 m away
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Questions about Olive Souk
- Where is Olive Souk?
- Olive Souk is a souk or market in Marrakech, 690 m from the city centre. It is 630 m from Koutoubia Mosque, about 8 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Olive Souk?
- Koutoubia Mosque (630 m), Jemaa el-Fnaa (170 m), Majorelle Garden (2.2 km) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (580 m).
- Where can I eat near Olive Souk?
- Lamb Alley, slow cooked lamb. Underground Oven. Mechoui Alley. (10 m), Chez Lamine Hadj (10 m) and Tiznit (20 m).
- Where can I stay near Olive Souk?
- Riad dar danka (80 m), Numa Marrakech (100 m) and Bed Square (100 m).