| Marrakech is Morocco's top tourist destination, as well | | | | no doubt delight your senses and help you unwind. |
| as one of the most fascinating and exciting cities in | | | | But for the absolute relaxing experience, don not |
| the world. It is exotic, inexpensive and friendly, and is | | | | miss a visit to one of the countless and most |
| full of history and things to do. A Marrakech city | | | | delightful hammams or Turkish baths in Marrakech. |
| break will certainly provide you with countless | | | | Among the many services and well-being treatments |
| unforgettable memories of this charming and | | | | offered, you can treat yourselves to a massage with |
| mysterious city, where tradition, modernity, magic | | | | essential oils and perfumes, a sauna or steam bath |
| and charm will take you to a unique and | | | | session, peeling and beauty cares, skin and body |
| extraordinary universe. | | | | treatments, aromatherapy sessions, etc. |
| A good way to start your Marrakech city break is by | | | | After the hammam, you can head to one of the |
| choosing the appropriate accommodation in the | | | | charming and celebrated cafés of Marrakech, |
| Ochre City. The best choice is no doubt to rent a | | | | full of life and character. Some of the most beautiful |
| Marrakesh riad, which are traditional houses turned | | | | cafés in the city are the Café de la |
| into hotels or guesthouses while preserving their | | | | Poste, an elegant colonial café in Gueliz; the |
| original structure and style. Most Riads are located | | | | Café des Epices, a most pleasant |
| inside the medina or old town, but a most convenient | | | | café in the medina offering a stunning view |
| ryad Marrakech will be near the Djemaa El Fna | | | | from its rooftop terrace; the Café de France |
| square, the geographical and cultural centre of the | | | | on the Djemaa El Fna square or the Café |
| city. | | | | Redouane, an absolutely charming and unpretentious |
| The next step will be to explore the surroundings of | | | | café in the Daoudiate neighbourhood with a |
| your riad. The souk of Marrakech is one of the | | | | little fountain in the middle and nested in a lovely |
| largest in North Africa and there you will find all sorts | | | | gardens. |
| of items, from the spices that constitute the very | | | | Eating is another of the many treats that offers |
| soul of Moroccan couscous and tajine, to all sorts of | | | | Marrakech, and it is most inexpensive and quite |
| arts and crafts, including hand-woven carpets, | | | | delightful. Moroccan cuisine is varied, rich and tasty |
| furniture, musical instruments, clothes, food, lamps, | | | | and includes an enormous variety of tajines (typical |
| leather goods, etc. | | | | Maghrebi dish) and couscous, a delicious range of fish |
| Once you have filled your eyes -and emptied your | | | | and meat dishes, and all sorts of absolutely exquisite |
| pockets- with all these wonderful treats, you can | | | | and inescapable sweets and pastry. It is quite easy |
| head to a more elevated perspective of this culturally | | | | to find a good place to eat in Marrakech, from the |
| abundant city. One of the most interesting | | | | exclusive and elegant restaurants found in most |
| architectural sites is the Ben Youssef Madrasah, the | | | | hotels and riads to the "snacks" or local bistros found |
| largest Islamic college in Morocco founded in the 14th | | | | all over the place. |
| century, were 130 student dormitory cells surround a | | | | And last but not least, but Marrakech cultural life and |
| courtyard richly carved in marble, cedar wood, and | | | | nightlife are vibrant and exciting. The city holds all |
| stucco. Other interesting sites are the stunning Badi | | | | sorts of cultural events and international festivals, |
| and El Bahia Palaces, the Saadian Tombs in the | | | | including magic, film, popular arts and music, dance, |
| Kasbah, the iconic Koutoubia mosque and minaret or | | | | comedy, theatre, etc. As for nightlife, Marrakech is |
| the Dar Si Saïd Museum. | | | | full with places where you can dance, have a drink |
| If you want to loosen up after your expedition | | | | and socialise, be it the chic and fashionable clubs in |
| through the vibrant and intense medina, a great | | | | some of the best hotels in the city or the more laid |
| choice is a visit to some of the beautiful gardens in | | | | back and low-key pubs and discotheques mostly |
| the city. The Majorelle Gardens are a refreshing and | | | | found in the Gueliz and Hivernage neighbourhoods. |
| beautiful sight, where a stunning collection of | | | | So, come to the Ochre City, full of charm and |
| Moroccan art, surrounded by an exotic forest of | | | | comfort, and enjoy the countless attractions and the |
| bamboo trees and cacti of all shapes and sizes, will | | | | constant effervescence of this magical city. |