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Majestic and mesmerising, Marrakech is the jewel of Morocco. Located close to the desert and also near the Atlantic Ocean, Marrakech owes its nickname the "Red City" to its ochre-coloured walls. Renowned worldwide for its minarets and palm trees, the red city also has an impressive heritage to discover while on holidays in Marrakech.

Essentials in Marrakech

Don't miss out on these sights while travelling to Marrakech.

Koutoubia: The most emblematic sight in the city, this monument was built in 1158 by the Almohades and reaches over 70m tall. It's named after the book merchants who sell their manuscripts nearby and who have always sold their books, since the day the building was erected. While it's not possible to go inside, you can still admire it from outside.

Majorelle Gardens: These quiet botanic gardens offer refuge when the mid-day sun is at its height. Designed in the 1920s by an expatriate French artist, you'll also find the Museum of Islamic Arts here. Yves Saint Laurent was the owner of the gardens until his death in 2008, when his ashes were scattered here.

Djemaa El-Fna: This place is inescapable if you want a glance into the daily life of Moroccan people. By day it's a lively square and by night it turns into a festival. Find musicians, dancers, story tellers in the heart of the medina. They meet to dance and enjoy the music of drums. Stalls surrounding the square sell delicious Moroccan food and women offer henna tattoos. If you've never seen a snake charmer, now is your chance.

Food: Moroccan food is simply to die for. It's carefully spiced and is great for vegetarians. It's extremely diverse with influences from all over the Mediterranean. Couscous, pastilla, tajine, zaalouk... Don't forget to finish your meal with a honey-soaked pastry topped with almonds.

Souks: You can spend days exploring the souks, Marrakech's marketplaces. You can buy almost anything here: spices, clothes, shoes, jellabas, tea pots, tagines, kaftans... it's endless! You might even need to pick up an extra suitcase for all the treasures you'll want to bring back. Sellers here are much more easy-going than in Egypt or Turkey, so enjoy, relax and shop until you drop.

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Accommodations in Marrakech

Marrakech has a myriad of attractive hotels thanks to the number of design-inspired hotels, guest houses and the more tradition riads. Generally speaking, hotels in Marrakech tend to me more style-conscious than elsewhere in Morocco and especially in Northern Africa.