See what the experts are saying about Marrakech. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Medina The 19 kilometer-long Remparts de Marrakech encircle the biggest medina (old Arabic town) in Morocco, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site list since 1985. It is the historical heart of Marrakech. The beautiful minaret of the Koutoub... Continue reading »
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History
The history of Marrakech is in itself the history of the rise and fall of Morocco's most important dynasties. These dynasties, from different Berber kingdoms formed the first Imperial rulers, with the Saadian dynasty establishing Islam in mos... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
To keep up with their heavy tourist traffic, Marrakech offers a large variety of lodging options in every district, from the Palmeraie area to the Ville Nouvelle (the new town), including gorgeous Guest Riads. It is highly recommended to book... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
In compliance with its tourist obligations, Marrakech abounds with restaurants. Some of them are only tourist traps revamped with belly-dance shows, while others are true gastronomic jewels. But Marrakech is also a city of culinary fusion whe... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Marrakech's abundant cultural offerings have sparked a growing popularity among visitors from all over the world, who come to explore the city's Souks, museums and monuments during the day, and by night find themselves in some of the most pop... Continue reading »
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Tours
Tour One: Medina North of Jemaâ El Fna The starting point for this tour is Marrakech's lively town square, Jemaâ El Fna. It is a place where merchants set up spice stalls and food carts, and where snake charmers, singers, dancers and music... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Ménara International Airport (RAK) (+212 24 44 79 10 / +212 24 44 78 65) is the center for all the national and international flights in and around Marrakech. It is located 6 kilometers west of the city center. Tr... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Marrakech Country: Morocco Marrakech By The Numbers: Population: 1,036,500 Land Area: 6.4 square kilometers/ 2.5 square miles Elevation: 466 meters/ 1529 feet Average January Temperature: 12 degrees C/ 54 degrees F Average July Te... Continue reading »
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Introduction
A true crossroads of Africa, Arabia, and Europe, Marrakech (sometimes spelled Marrakesh) is, for many travelers, the experience to which all others in the country are compared. The city thrives as Morocco's imaginative center and attracts vis... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information The ONMT (Office National Marocain de Tourisme), on avenue Mohammed V at place Abdelmoumen Ben Ali (tel. 024/436131), is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to noon and 2:30 to 6:30pm, Saturday 9am to noon, and 3 to 6pm on Sun... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Banks & Currency Exchanges -- Banks and ATMs are quite prominent throughout the city. In Guéliz, there's a concentration around place Abdelmoumen Ben Ali, including the BMCI branch at 35 bd. Zerktouni (tel. 024/448109), which offers both a bu... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane In 2006, the Moroccan government deregulated the country's airline industry and invoked an open-skies policy to increase the number of tourists coming to the country. Marrakech has been the greatest beneficiary of the policy as evid... Continue reading »
Marrakech Travel Experiences
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The city of Jemaa el-Fna
30 December 2006. We woke up late today. We almost missed the breakfast. The breakfast is buffet with different types of croissants, or... Continue reading »
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Oranges and the souk
The square of the Medina is called Jemaa el Fna. At night it is lit like a stage set. musicians with blaring horns outb... Continue reading »
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A fun tourist trap
(Nicks story). Marakesh was a good way to slowly start the integration back in to the 'real world'. We took a train from Casa... Continue reading »
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Marrakech
Trip Diary – Marrakech March 2007Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravid Sultan, Youssef Ibn Tachfine, Marrakech became the capital... Continue reading »
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Trains Planes and Petite Taxi's to Morrocco!
Day 1Well after catching a flight down from Edinburgh to London on Tuesday 2 October I caught the stanstead express train into London and... Continue reading »
Popular Marrakech Hotels
- Riad el Nour
- Moroccan House Hotel
- Riad Yasmine
- Riad Soumia
- Riad Kniza Hotel
- Riad 34
- Al Fassia Aguedal
- Hivernage Hotel And Spa
- Riad Nerja
- Riad Ghallia
Popular Marrakech Things to Do
- Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
- Palais Bahia
- souk
- Chill out at Nikki Beach - Marrakech
- Get a guide
- Sahara Adventure
- Eat Moroccan Food!
- Hop on/hop off bus
- Trek in the High Atlas
- Jardin Majorelle
