Marrakesh Travel Guide

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Marrakesh is Morocco's most intoxicating city. Ever since Morocco's Jewel of the South became a trading and resting place on the ancient caravan routes from Timbuktu, the city has barely paused for breath. Lying low and dominating the Haouz Plain at the foot of the snowcapped High Atlas Mountains (a marvelous sight on a sunny day), the city was stubbornly defended against marauding tribes by successive sultans. They maintained their powerful dynasties and surveyed their fertile lands from the Menara Garden's tranquil olive groves and lagoon, and the Agdal Gardens' vast orchards. Today, exploring the city has never been easier. A crackdown on hustlers who hassle means that you're freer to wander and wonder than ever before.

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Marrakesh Restaurants

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Things To Do in Marrakesh

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  • Top Reasons to Go to Marrakesh

    Wander amid the sizzle and smoke of the Djemâa el Fna—the world's most exuberant marketplace.... Read more

  • Marrakesh Three Ways

    It's best to visit the north of the medina in the morning, when you're likely to have plenty of energy for the rigors of the souk and the tanneries... Read more

  • Sidewalk Grills

    Marrakshis have perfected the art of cooked street food, traditionally the province of the working class. There are hundreds of sidewalk grills... Read more

  • Start the Day Right

    Early birds should make the most of morning life in Marrakesh by having breakfast at a café, where locals sit languorously with their... Read more

  • Drink in the Views

    Nowhere is café culture busier than on Djemâa el Fna, where several terraces compete for the award for best view of the square... Read more

  • Fondouks

    If you tire of the haggling in the souk but still want to pick up a bargain, try visiting a fondouk. These were originally storehouses, workshops... Read more

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