About Marrakech - presentation, information, photos and recommendations
Marrakech is a city in southwestern Morocco, the administrative center of the homonymous region. It is located about 150 km from the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It has about 1 million inhabitants. It is one of the most important tourist centers in North Africa, being famous for its gardens and architectural monuments in the old part of the city, called Medina.
The name comes from Marrakesh Amazigh (Berber) the word mur (n) akush, which means "the Land of God." This is the third largest city in Morocco after Casablanca and Rabat and is near the snow-covered foothills of the Atlas Mountains and a few hours away from the Sahara desert.
The city is divided into two distinct parts: Medina, the historic city and the new modern European neighborhood called Gueliz or Ville Nouvelle. Medina is a cross between narrow passages and local shops. Instead, Gueliz is the host of modern restaurants, fast food chains and brand stores.
The city also offers many historical and architectural sites as well as some interesting museums.
Attractions in Marrakech:
- Djemaa el-Fna is the climax of any night in Marrakech. Dozens of stalls sell a wide range of Moroccan dishes and you will almost certainly be surrounded by women who want to get a henna tattoo. During the day you will meet a lot of snakes and monkeys.
- Souks (suuqs), or on the markets of Marrakech, adjacent to the Djemaa El-Fna market, are the place where you can buy almost anything. From spices to shoes, jellabas to kaftans, tea, more dishes. No doubt, being a foreigner means that you will end up paying higher prices than a native, but you must negotiate with them.
- A visit to Tabacarie can be an interesting experience. Even if some people tell you that the area is for locals only, you may visit it without paying anyone. Once you get there, ask one of the workers if you can visit and take pictures.
- Koutoubia Mosque, near the Djemaa El-Fna market, is named after the bookstore market, which was located here earlier. It is said that the minaret of the Koutoubia mosque is for Marrakech as the Eiffel Tower for Paris. The minaret is visible from Gueliz which is connected to Medina by Avenue Mohamed V. At night the mosque is beautifully lit. But tourists are not allowed to visit it!
- Saadian tombs were not discovered until the beginning of the 20th century. These were preserved as in the glory days of Saadian rulers. Unlike Badi El Palace, they were probably not destroyed for superstitious reasons. The entrance was blocked, so they remained untouched for hundreds of years. Inside, almost everything is decorated with Zelij (Moroccan sandstone). If you come here try to find the tombs of Jews and Christians, noted by different markings and directions.
- Majorelle Gardens in Gueliz has an entrance fee of 50 Dh, the entrance being much more expensive than other attractions of the city. However, it offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of city streets. The park prides itself on a collection of plants from around the world, including all the cactus species found on Earth. Sign up here early to avoid crowding.
Marrakech | Marrakech is a city in southwestern Morocco, the administrative center of the homonymous region. It is located about 150 km from the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It has about 1 million inhabitants. It is one of the most important tourist centers in northern
Africa, being famous for its gardens and architectural monuments in the old part of the city, called Medina
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