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Marrakech - The Town

Marrakesh is, understandably, a magnet for tourists. If it's your first visit, you might like to start your stay somewhere quieter, like the mountains, Essaouira or Taroudant and then finish in Marrakech.

• a fashionable exotic city where the way of life is deeply traditional and a world away from our own
• adopted by the hippies in the 1960s, the city was soon besieged by writers, artists and lovers of fashion
• truly a feast for the senses for those in search of sensory inspiration
• accessible to the mountains (1 hour or more away) or the sea (2.5 hours)
• wide range of places to eat out, monuments, gardens and extensive markets (souks) to visit
• staying in a peaceful restored courtyard houses (riads) in the medina (old city) is an ideal antidote to the bustle

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Activities and Outings

The City: The atmosphere of the old city's “Big Square”, the Djemaa el Fna, is unique, day or night for the variety of activities. At night storytellers, acrobats, musicians and snake charmers perform beneath the magnificent illuminated backdrop of the Koutoubia Mosque and the gas-lit food-stalls.
The red ochre of the town walls and buildings or the city’s palmery, set against the backdrop of the High Atlas Mountains is almost the city's trademark. There are many other sights to see, including the Ben Youseff Medersa, the ornately carved Saadien Tombs and the various palaces, gardens, of which the Marjorelle Gardens are the most famous and, of course, the famous labyrinth souks.

Museums
Dar Si Said "... a sumptuous palace housing the very quintessence of Moroccan art". Located at Riad Ez-Zaitoun El Jadid.
Majorelle museum of Islamic art, at the Majorelle Gardens.
Bert Flint - a charming little museum of art and popular traditions from the Souss valley and the Sahara region, located at Rue de la Bahia.

Excursions further afield: Within an hour you can be the High Atlas at 1000 metres above sea level where we can arrange guided walks or treks , or within two and a half hours in the charming coastal resort and fishing port of Essaouira where we can arrange horse or camel rides or treks . Other options include a visit to the Jardin Bioaromatique d’Ourika (a fascinating organic herb garden where essential oils are produced).

Relaxation: If you just want to relax nearer to home, all riads have a private sun terrace. Massages and visits to the local hammam (steam baths) can be arranged for you on request.

When you book with us you will receive a substantial pre visit information pack by e mail with web links.

Weather: In July and August, we strongly advise accommodation with air conditioning and access to a pool

After booking we will send you substantial pre-visit information guides for your chosen destination(s).

Links to Other Accommodation on our web site:
Would you prefer a 2 or even 3 centre holiday? Follow these links for ideas and options:
Taroudant     Marrakech     Essaouira     Fez     Mountains & Wilderness     The Deep Desert

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