Things I'm glad I packed...
by sunlovey
It's good to bring a strong structured suitcase with you to Marrakesh if you plan to purchase somewhat fragile goods from the souks. We managed to fit several beautiful metal lamps and sconces as well as an antique shelf in ours. I'm glad I didn't listen to the husband who wanted to travel with large duffle bags, these items might not have made it home in one piece! While Marrakesh is HOT during the day (we were here in late April/early May) it is downright CHILLY at night. And I did NOT pack the right shoes (closed toe or boots) and sweaters for this. I definitely advise a couple of long-sleeve sweaters and a lightweight jacket for the evenings. We brought tissues and they came in handy in some WCs. We also brought sunscreen (tons of sun here). Band aids (I blister easily!). Medicine in case our stomachs got upset after eating in the food stalls, drinking from the rinsed OJ glasses, etc. Wet Ones are always nice to have to freshen up with when you're far from the riad on a hot Marrakesh day.
Arrive to Marrakech
by diageva
To arrive to Marrakech I toke a Ferry from Algeciras (South of Spain) to Tanger (North of Morocco) . (See my Tanger page) I used
Trasmediterranea for going and frs for coming back to Spain.
From Tanger I took an airplane to Casablanca and then from there a airplane to Marrakech.
Its cheaper fly inside the country. Nearly every plane stops at Casablanca. (Royal Air Maroc) RoyalAirMaroc
Majorelle Garden
by saqar12
It is difficult to describe it accurately because if every one sees differently. Suffice to say it is extremely beautiful and its beauty was preserved over the years. It has different plants from different part of the world. Simply, do not leave Marrakech with out being in Majorelle Garden. You should check the opening hours before you go.
Dar Si Said
by suvanki
Originally the town house of Sidi Said, this building now contains the Museum of Moroccan Arts.
Quite an interesting Museum, not just for its exhibits, but also for the architecture and decoration of the house. The highly decorative cedar wood ceiling is stunning-my photo below doesn't do it justice I'm afraid
The museum is on 3 stories and in typical Islamic style, rooms open onto an inner courtyard and garden, through ornate doors that are good examples of High and Anti Atlas craftsmanship.
The gardens are quite pleasant too, with pathways set out in symetrical patterns leading to a covered fountain. -see my photos below.
Open 0900 -11.45 14.30 -17.45 Mon, Wed, Thur and W/ends.
0900 -11.30 15.00 -17.45 Fri
20dh entrance fee.
Most explanations are in Arabic and French, with a few in English
Morocco Taster
by aaaarrgh
"Hot, Red and very Smelly!"
Spent 8 days in Morocco - a few days in Marrakech then the remainder in the Atlas Mountains (See my new Aremd Page).
Don't worry, most of the smells are quite nice! It is part of the Marrakech experience. And smells do not come across in pictures. Expect a mixture of dust, donkey s**t, fruits and spices, moped fumes...
I guess in about three days you could see most of the main tourist sights of the city. But the area within the red city walls is deceptively large and you will get footsore. Especially finding your way around the maze of covered souks and bazaars!
Remember it gets verrry hot here and things slow down in the middle of the day. You will not want to be running around trying to see everything in this heat!!
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Mausoleum of Lalla Zohra
Kotoubia Mosque, Marrakesh
interior courtyard of the Marrakech Museum....
Marrakech (Morocco)
