Are you looking for a change of scenery, sweetness and enchanting charm, Marrakesh is made for you.
The ochre and red city at the foot of the Atlas Mountains will captivate you by its immense green oasis, colorful atmosphere, authenticity and its refinement.
This city with the Mediterranean climate is located in the South of Morocco at the snowy mountains of Atlas, it was founded in 1071 and in no time has become religiously and culturally important.
Marrakech is divided into two distinct parts – the Medina surrounded by ramparts, and outside ramparts, the new town with Gueliz and the Hivernage area.
Starting and finishing point : Your Riad or Hotel.
– Gueliz quarter : Marrakesh’s commercial downtown that attracts all shopping enthusiasts.
– Jemaa El-Fnaa : Medina’s pride and one of the most desired sights for locals and tourists alike.
– The Bahia Palace : The most remarkable of all Marrakesh’s places that combine Arabo Andalusian architecture, sumptuous decoration and garden art.
– Majorelle Garden : A botanical garden and an ethnological museum dedicated to Berbers.
– Koutoubia Mosque : The emblematic religious edifice of Marrakech.
– Menara garden : One of the few large public and free parks in Marrakech.
– Ben Youssef Madrasa : The best example of Arabo-andalousie architecture to visit in Marrakesh.
– Saadian Tombs : Houses the burials of Saadian royal family.
– Badi Palace : A gigantic ruin that dates back to 1578 and boasts 378 rooms.
– Jewish cemetery : Morocco’s largest Jewish cemetery and laden by white-washed tombs and sandy graves.
From your hotel or Riad we will move to discover the pearl of the South and uncover its secrets. We will start the tour by visiting the iconic Koutoubia Mosque. Characterized by its minaret that is visible from afar, Koutoubia mosque presents itself as a true compass, enabling tourists to locate themselves in the heart of the city.
The Bahia Palace is also visit-worthy. Built in a beautiful two-hectare garden at the end of the 19th century, it is an arrangement of luxurious apartments with a magical view onto the courtyards.
Here we will visit the Sultan’s favorite rooms, fountains and Zelliges, and the boardroom decorated with exquisite mosaics. It must be acknowledged that about a thousand craftsmen from Fez participated in the construction of the Palais de la Bahia .
We will also visit the lively Jemaa El Fna Square, an ideal place to enjoy a delicious tea and savor the mouthwatering Moroccan culinary.
Various shows are also offered by popular artists, musicians, storytellers and acrobats to please children and adults. At nightfall, the famous Jemaa El Fna square turns into a big restaurant where everyone takes dinner under an open sky.
Our visit will also include the open-air markets or colorful souks located in the labyrinth of the Medina. These souks are among the most famous in Morocco, there are very varied goods and craftsmen highlighting their traditional art.
Among the artisan products presented we will find woodwork, jewelry, spices, carpets and caftans. In addition to iron works, slippers and pottery, and various objects made of brass, leather and iron.
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