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Sights & Attractions in Marrakesh

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Marrakesh Sights

Marrakesh has two distinct parts: the walled-in medina, or Old City, and the wide-open New City (Ville Nouvelle), Gueliz. When you can see the ramparts, you're either just inside or just outside the medina, a labyrinth of narrow alleys in which houses, souks, and bazaars form an interlocking honeycomb, specifically designed to confuse invaders and now serving much the same purpose for tourists. Walking among the twisting and turning alleys deep in the medina is a voyage in itself. If you are literally claustrophobic, ask for a guide at your hotel; if not, just follow your nose, keep walking, and you'll end up at one of the babs, or arched gates, that lead in and out of this ancient quarter. If that fails, ask a young Marrakshi to show you the way out, and give him a 5 DH piece for his trouble. More »