| Just beneath the high mountain range of the | | | | also found in this city, while the Saadian tombs is |
| African Atlas is the red city of Morocco known as | | | | highly recommended by most tourist guides. |
| Marrakech. With a culture that has grown to be | | | | 4. Shop and explore its very best. |
| so vibrant, free, and pure, who would have | | | | Popular market stands also known as "souks" |
| known that this imperial city only started as | | | | offer the best treat for bargain shopping. The |
| another pit stop for medieval caravans? However, | | | | bazaar is usually filled with exotic finds such as |
| regardless of its humble beginnings, you'll still be | | | | metal works, wood pieces, baskets, and leather |
| bound by its magic spell with the warmth of its | | | | sets-- some of which, you'll only find in Morocco. |
| people, inspiring history, and colorful tradition. | | | | You'll also be advised not to end your Marrakech |
| Standing in the middle of the red city walls, you'll | | | | travel without a belt, jewelry, carpet, or any form |
| know for sure that you're in for a timeless | | | | of clothing that are found in the souk. |
| escape with Marrakech travel. But to make the | | | | 5. Take a journey to the past. |
| most out of your journey to this spellbinding | | | | Marrakech is one of the best places to find |
| exotic destination, here are the top eight things | | | | age-old ceramics, paintings, mosaic, jewelries, and |
| you shouldn't dare miss on your Marrakech travel: | | | | fabrics. Its museums house prestigious artifacts |
| 1. Relive the memories of the old city. | | | | that date back to more than a thousand years. |
| The 13th century walls that surround the medina | | | | Manuscripts, contemporary arts, and traditional |
| is reminiscent of ancient struggles and battles that | | | | clothing are among the well-preserved collection. |
| took place in Morocco. A tour around the age-old | | | | You may also take note in your Marrakech travel |
| fortresses, gates, and tanneries in your Marrakech | | | | experience that museums here are not just |
| travel is a good photo opportunity for tourists. | | | | brick-and-mortar structures but are also adorned |
| Not only that, you'll also enjoy the inviting spirit of | | | | with verdant gardens. |
| the modern city amidst the well-preserved relics, | | | | 6. Stay in luxurious Riads in Marrakech. |
| natural wonders, and architectural pieces of the | | | | Your Marrakech travel experience will not be |
| past. With friendly people and bustling activities | | | | complete without staying in the city's famous |
| around the corner, you'll enjoy every minute of | | | | Riads. These are residential facilities that top any |
| this experience. | | | | 5-star hotel in modern cities. With luxurious rooms, |
| 2. Get lost with the crowd at Djemaa el Fna. | | | | overlooking views of the fountain, roof top |
| This large square that lies at heart of the old city | | | | terraces, and exquisite decorations, Riads are one |
| is teeming with too many spectacles and | | | | of the best reasons to stay in Marrakech. |
| surprises. From bargain shopping to snake | | | | 7. Experience the colorful tradition of Morocco. |
| charming, you'll never have a dull moment in your | | | | Embrace the Moroccan culture through |
| Marrakech travel. Open your eyes to a lot of | | | | entertainment activities and festivals in Marrakech. |
| things, which include juggling acts, musical | | | | The Popular Arts Festival is a good way to add |
| performances, as well as belly dancing. You don't | | | | more life to your Marrakech travel adventures. |
| even have to worry about losing your way back | | | | Have a great time with fortune-tellers, fire |
| to your hotel. As overwhelmingly large as it can | | | | swallowers, and acting troupes in the culmination |
| be, the square offers a winding escape to | | | | of this festivity. Apart from carnival spectacles, |
| interesting sites around the city. | | | | you'll also witness the horse-riding parade known |
| 3. Take a spiritual retreat. | | | | as Fantasia. |
| They say that paying a visit to popular trails of | | | | 8. Treat yourself to fun-filled activities. |
| mosques, churches, and other places of worship is | | | | Popular streams of casinos, discos, and bars are |
| a wonderful Marrakech travel experience that can | | | | found in the city. But remember, alcoholic drinks |
| be life-altering. However, for those who only wish | | | | are not allowed. Chances are, you'll have to stay |
| to satisfy their curiosities, time is well-spent in | | | | sober all night. Apart from enjoying Western hits |
| admiring some of the most exquisite architectural | | | | and Moroccan pop music, your Marrakech travel |
| designs in the world. You'll be stunned how | | | | adventure can never be complete without |
| Marrakech was able to preserve the intricate | | | | experiencing a taste of its gourmet paradise. Most |
| details and premedieval style of these structures | | | | cafes and restaurants in Marrakech offer a fusion |
| but much more, how it preserved its solemnity. | | | | of flavors from home grown recipes to |
| The famous pilgrimage for the "seven saints" is | | | | international dishes. |