Marrakesh Features

Experience Marrakesh

When to Go

Morocco has been called "a cold country with a hot sun." With a chilly breeze off the High Atlas Mountains...

Marrakesh History

From its beginnings as a stronghold in 1062, Marrakesh became, together with Fez, a center for trade...

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...

Drink in the Views

Nowhere is café culture busier than on Djemâa el Fna, where several terraces compete for...

Fondouks

If you tire of the haggling in the souk but still want to pick up a bargain, try visiting a fondouk...

Sizzling Sidewalk Grills

Marrakshis have perfected the art of cooked street food, traditionally the province of the working class...

Secret Marrakesh

No matter how well you think you know Marrakesh, it will always be a city of secrets. How could it not...

Now You're Cooking

With so many chic riads serving up a culinary storm, it's no surprise that cooking schools in Marrakesh...

Swirl Your Name in Arabic

Stucco plasterwork in riad courtyards and above ornate medina doors isn't there simply for effect. Deep...

Riding Around Marrakesh

Calèches are green, canopied, horse-drawn carriages that hold four to five people. Even if they...

A Trip to the Hammam

The following hammams and spas are open to all (even nonguests, if in a hotel)...

Hammam 101

A hammam is a wonderful place to retreat from the hubbub of the souk and the ardors of shopping or to...

Organized Excursions

If you don't have a rental car, you can still day-trip from Marrakesh in a variety of ways. One is to...

Café Culture

Sitting in a café watching life go by is one of the Marrakshis' most popular recreations in both...

Desert FAQ

When it comes to the Sahara, there's a first time for everyone, and no question is too silly. Here are...

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