Marrakesh Things to Do

 45 Reviews  We loved Marjorelle Gardens. Please check out my travelogue for the full story. I enjoyed it because of the vibrant colours, cactus gardens, water lily pond and quaint shady paths. The best way to... 

 45 Reviews  The Bahia Palace is located in the medina of Marrakesh near the Jewish quarter. The exact dates of the construction of the palace ae not known but it was completed by 1900. The palace complex was... 

 28 Reviews  If you want a real adventure try Sahara Expedition. I've done the trip to Erg Chebbi twice. Both an Adventure. One I had to complete the trip on my own due to roads being flooded and the driver... 

 47 Reviews  Most people think of Marrakech as a shoppers delight. I don't. I had saved all my money to buy my gifts here at the markets or Souks and was a bit dissapointed. It's actually better to shop at... 

 55 Reviews  The tallest structure in Marrakech is the Koutoubia Minaret. Dating back to the 12th century, it is a fine example of Moorish architecture, and a symbol of the city. At around 70 metres high, it makes... 

 32 Reviews  We just returned from a phenomenal trip of Marrakesh. Al Moussika was our base to explore the medina and for trips to the coast and to the Atlas mountains. The riyad is a carefully and tastefully... 

 39 Reviews  The Tombs, were only relativly recently re-discovered when a very narrow alley was found at the rear of a mosgue. This, on investigation lead to these tombs that had been lost. The complex comprises... 

 25 Reviews  The minbar is in a restored pavillion in the Palace El Badi, with exhibits of the minbar and its restoration. A minbar or Mimbar is the platform/pulpit where the Imam recites the Koran. Often... 

 26 Reviews  The building itself is the main reason for visiting this beautiful museum, a former 19th century palace. The exhibits including some contemporary art are worthwhile, but the tile work and general... 

 35 Reviews  The Medersa Ben Youssef is an example of 16th century Andalusian-Arab architecture. It was originally built as a religious college and was in use as such until the 1960s. It is now fully restored and... 

 6 Reviews  This really is an amazing spa, the building is beautiful! The hammam and massage were very good too. Make sure you have time on your hands and make the most of relaxing in the luxury surroundings. We... 

 14 Reviews  The Menara Gardens were built in the 12th century by the Almohad ruler Abd al-Mu'min. The name menara derives from the pavillon with its small green pyramid roof (menzeh). The pavilion was built... 

 5 Reviews  We just returned from a phenomenal trip of Marrakesh. Al Moussika was our base to explore the medina and for trips to the coast and to the Atlas mountains. The riyad is a carefully and tastefully... 

 13 Reviews  The city walls are beautiful, they change colour during the day. They were not quite, what I was expecting. I thought that you could walk on the walls but there did not seem to be any way to get up... 

 19 Reviews  It’s a cliché. Yes. It’s tourist trap. Maybe. It’s pastiche. No doubt. But it’s funny, specially in a mild evening after the furnace of the day. Don't worry searching its location and... 

 7 Reviews  After a pleasant time spent learning about the dyes and 'dressing up' ;-) (see previous tip!)I tried to explain that I wanted to see the skeins of wool hanging to dry (as I'd seen on post cards/guide... 

 6 Reviews  Doing the Ourika Valley and Quad Bikes are a definite must in Marrakech, this way you have fun and enjoy the scenic surroundings around you. Ourika valley with views of the Atlas mountains and Quads... 

 15 Reviews  Guéliz is the modern downtown area of Marrakech, also called Ville Nouvelle (New Town). It was built by the French during their Protectorate and meant to house the Europeans living in the city. It is... 

 8 Reviews  This ‘dar’ originally was built as a mansion by royal chamberlain Sidi Saýd, a brother of ‘Minister’ Bou Ahmed - who extended the Bahia Palacre- in the 19th century. This ‘dar’ can be considered as a... 

 1 Review  Zaouias are grave monuments. The Zaouia Sidi Bel Abbes is dedicated to a holy man whose prime concern were the poor and the blind. This is the reason why you will find rather a lot of beggars along... 

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 aussirose Says:  If you know me then you know that I enjoy tasting the local beers. Here in Casablanca there are 2 - Casablanca and Speciale. Hubby liked the Speciale and I... 

 aussirose Says:  Hubby loves snakes so he had to stop and check them out in the Djamaa El Fna Centre Square. I had warned hubby that it was going to cost a tidy sum...but he had...