Marrakech
About Marrakech
Discover Marrakech guarantees one of your best travel experience. You will appreciate for sure the access to this most notable former imperial city in Morocco's history. Marrakech offers a blend of an old fortified city and modern districts.
Marrakech Souk, the largest traditional market in Morocco, shows this typical and historical features. Marrakech is renowned to keep its cultural traditions alive . Because of all those reasons, Marrakech merits a visit.
Attractions to see in Marrakech
> Jemaa el Fna Place
Every travel in Marrakech would not complete without a visit Jemaa el Fna. Jemaa el Fna will seduce you with its lively and effervescent aspects. Jemaa el fna has many interests such as its artists streets and typical shops. In this remarkable place, you can begin the discovery of all the alleyways of Medina and access to all the Marrakech's restaurant. Jemaa el Fna is a world unto itself and gives to Marrakech this fascinating aspect.
> Souk of Marrakech
Another must-see in Marrakech are the city “zouks”. Marrakech souks, the historical part of the city dating for several centuries, will amaze you. Discover this particular atmosphere distinguished by shimmering colors and characteristic smells. Like a real labyrinth, the souk of Marrakech has plenty of traditional shops and various interests.
> Islamic Art Museum in Marrakech
Anchored at the Majorelle Garden, this museum displays several features of Islamic Art. Imagined by Yves St Laurent and Pierre Berge, this museum reflects the quality and the diversity of this culture. One must-see of this museum in Marrakech is Jacques Majorelle's lithographies, dating from 1930. Composed by 4 distinctive rooms, this museum is a perfect place to combine pleasure and history.
> Dar Si Said museum
Another charming place in Marrakech is the Dar Si Said Museum. This sumptuous palace celebrates the decorative and religious arts of south Morocco. The Dar Si Said Museum is somehow impressive by woodwork. This unique museum displays attractive collections dedicated to Hispano Morish decoration, typical Sahara's carpets, doors and windows frames. Definitely, you have to stop a moment to discover this grandiose museum in Marrakech.
Districts to visit in Marrakech
Medina
Any visit in Marrakech, should conduct you to the old and historic quarter in Marrakech defined by almost 6 miles. Marrakech is considered as a pink city due to all the building built from mud and pinkish stone. Medina is distinguished by endless labyrinths of souks. This historical place celebrates snakes charmers, acrobats and musicians. This places includes several impressive museums and provides an historical view of Marrakech. You will not regret to stop in one riad of this part of the city. These places will make your visit unforgettable thanks to its peaceful features. You absolutely must go to this part of Marrakech, typical and full of life such as Jemaa el Fna.
Modern quarter
Contrasting the rest of the city, the modern part of Marrakech deserves to be explore.This quarter,called Gueliz, contains pleasurable gardens, discos and golfs course. This newer part of the city has the longest avenue in Morocco, Muhammad VI avenue. As you will see this section hosts official buildings, businesses and luxury hotels.
10 Marrakech travel tips
1/ Night life in Marrakech
If you want to appreciate the night life of Marrakech, you should attemp the largest night club in Africa, the Pacha of Marrakech
2/ Memory of Marrakech
Immortalize your visit in Marrakech troughout a picture with a snake charmer or a donkey in Jemaa el Fna.
3/ Jamaa El-Fna panoramas
Admirate the stunning sight by night of one of the most popular place of Marocco, Jemaa-el-Fna.
4/ Traditional Market of Marrakech
Absolutely you should buy a typical carpet in one of the traditional markets of Marrakech. Don’t forget it.
5/ Relaxing Place
With the Nikki Beach, you have the incredible opportunity to discover a luxury and heavenly place. Don’t miss to enjoy relaxation moments near to the unforgettable pool.
6/ Typical Marocco's tea
Appreciate the buzzing place at the Cafe Toukbal and enjoy a traditional tea.
7/ Majorelle Gardens
Majorelle highlights another distinctive quality of Marrakech with its peaceful and charming areas
8/ Have a belly dance
Take delight by discovering a typical dance in Marrakech. Don’t forget it.
9/ Relax at an Hamman
Take advantages of a splendid hamman anchored in a former royal residence, “Les jardins de la Medina”.
10/ Bab Agnaou
This splendid building is one of the most popular gate in Marrakech. This must-see in Marrakech is surrounded with floral decorations and decorated by inscription from the Coran, near than less fives minutes of Jamaa El Fna.
Fun and facts about Marrakech
(1) Do you know that you can write Marrakech in two ways?! this previous one and also Marrakesh with a “s”.
(2) Keep an eye to your belonging, unfortunately Marrakech is known for all its pickpockets.
(3) We quote 18 traditional markets commonly named Zouk, in Marrakech.
(4) Do you fancy skiing near to Marrakech? Enjoy it, mostly between January and March.
(5) Marrakech was founded in 1062
(6) Jean Paul Gauthier, the French fashion designer use to reside in Marrakech.