Holidays to Marrakech, Morocco

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Marrakech, Morocco

The city of Marrakech in Southern Morocco has been said to symbolise the country as a whole. As a vibrant and colourful centre for culture and entertainment, Marrakech is renowned for its wonderful climate, arts, gardens, ornate palaces, bustling souks (markets), and lively festivals. For those in search of the 'real' Morocco, this is the place to come.

Nestling at the foot of the High Atlas mountains, within ancient city walls, surrounded by look-out towers and ramparts, Marrakech comprises a densely packed maze of narrow streets and alleyways. Djemaa el-Fna Square lies at the heart of the city, and where the Berber tribespeople come to sell their wares, and storytellers, acrobats, and entertainers attract the crowds.

Tourist Attractions in Marrakech

Browsing the numerous souks, bargaining with the traders for beautiful jewellery and hand crafted leather is a popular holiday pastime. You can find a bazaar selling virtually every imaginable product in Marrakech. Basketwork can be found at the Souk Chouan, iron and copper goods at the Souk Addadine, and leather products at Souk Smata. Visit the souks early in the morning or late in the afternoon and you could even take part in an auction as traders try to sell off their wares.

The Marrakech Museum comes highly recommended and has a good display of traditional and contemporary Moroccan art and sculpture, a small bookshop, and café.

Nightlife in Marrakech centres around Djemaa el-Fna Square, where street entertainment includes fire eaters, fortune tellers, dancers, and snake charmers. This is also the place to find food stalls offering a wide choice of snacks and meals, including barbecued kebabs, boiled snails, couscous, and pigeon pie!

Accommodation in Marrakech

Those seeking a luxury holiday to Marrakech can take advantage of the city's many top quality hotels and riads. Marrakech has some fine examples of Moorish architecture, and Le Tikida Garden, Marrakech, is a stylishly designed hotel three kilometres from the city centre. It has outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, and a spa. Guests can enjoy traditional Moroccan cooking, and the hotel has its own nightclub. With 255 modern, comfortable rooms with balconies, internet access, cable TV, and air conditioning, this Marrakech hotel is very well appointed.

Hotels in Marrakech range from luxurious five star opulence, to places more suited to those on a budget preferring cheap accommodation and travel deals.

Hotel Agdal, Marrakech, is comfortable and provides a good standard of service at a lower cost. Just a few minutes drive from the old city it's in a good location and has well-equipped rooms with up-to-date facilities. There is also a restaurant, lounge, garden, and swimming pool.

The Sofitel Marrakech is another very well equipped hotel. Situated close to Djemaa el-Fna Square, it has 346 rooms with balconies and views of the mountains, a swimming pool, and nice gardens. There is also an international restaurant, three bars, and a nightclub nearby - everything you need for your Marrakech holiday.

It is recommended that you make your hotel reservations well in advance if you're planning to stay either in Marrakech hotels or a riad. The city is very popular for summer travel in July, August, and September and also at Christmas, Easter, and the New Year, so it's a good idea to book a hotel as early as possible.

Last minute travel at less busy times of the year is an option, and it's possible to obtain cheap flights to Marrakech and low price accommodation. Marrakech has a wide selection of villas and self-catering apartments at competitive prices.

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