Top Reasons to Go

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

Souk shopping: Lose yourself (literally) in the alluring lanes of the bazaars and souks of the "red city "labyrinth.

Authentic accommodations: Stay in a riad and sip mint tea in the airy confines of your bougainvillea-filled courtyard haven.

Historic sights: Step back in time to bygone dynasties by exploring elaborate tombs and palaces of sultans, and the tranquil beauty of the intricate medersa.

Dance till dawn: From intimate clubs with belly dancers and hookah pipes to full-on techno raves with international DJs, Marrakesh is the hedonistic capital of Morocco.