{"id":15605,"date":"2021-12-08T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/?p=15605"},"modified":"2023-05-03T17:17:14","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T16:17:14","slug":"complete-guide-to-marrakesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/complete-guide-to-marrakesh\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Marrakesh, Morocco: 10 Things to Do and Reasons to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Marrakesh is one of the most popular and stylish cities in Morocco<\/a> and with good reason: it\u2019s a wonderful city full of colours, history and culture. If you\u2019re planning a trip there soon, you\u2019re in luck! This complete travel guide to Marrakesh includes the best things to do, where to stay, where to eat and everything else in-between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroll down to find my complete Marrakesh travel guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is said that Marrakesh is one of the most unforgettable destinations to visit in the world. Once you step foot in Marrakesh and see the superb streets and medina walls\u2026 that\u2019s it, it\u2019s in your heart forever! If I think about it, I can say that Marrakesh is a city of senses: strong smells from the spices, beautiful colours, the chatter of people making trades in the souks. It can feel frantic and overbearing, but there is nowhere in the world quite like it. Yep, it\u2019s safe to say that I like it a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, let\u2019s what out why Marrakesh is worth a spot on your bucket list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>First of all, why visit Marrakesh?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In case you\u2019re not convinced yet, I have some pretty strong arguments for you. First of all, it\u2019s a city full of history – after all, it\u2019s almost 1.000 years old! Second, you can never truly get bored there. There\u2019s shopping, there\u2019s food tasting and there are beautiful buildings everywhere you look, from palaces to mosques. They have riads (local guesthouses), souks (markets) and hammams (public baths). And let\u2019s not forget about the mint tea served in the local cafes, long walks in lush gardens and the red sandstone walls that gave Marrakech its nickname – the Red City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marrakesh is \u201cdivided\u201d into two different parts: the traditional, ancient half where the \u2018medina\u2019 is (Old City) and the colonial half (Ville Nouvelle). In order to truly understand Marrakesh, you\u2019ll need to visit both sides! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, and is it Marrakech<\/i><\/b> or Marrakesh<\/i><\/b>? To be honest, it doesn\u2019t really matter, as both versions are equally accepted. So, you\u2019ll find both of them used in this article. You know, to keep you on your toes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Guide to Marrakesh: Top 10 things to do in Marrakech<\/h2>\n\n\n

1 – Explore the medina and Jemaa el Fna Square<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Medina is the name of the old town in Marrakesh and it\u2019s located inside the red sandstone walls. Yes, this is the reason why Marrakech is called the \u201cRed City\u201d or the \u201cOchre City\u201d! This part of the city is made up of a maze of ancient narrow streets and alleyways and lots of markets, as well as some iconic buildings. If you want to experience authentic Marrakech, this is the first place to add to your itinerary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some unmissable spots to visit in the heart of the city:<\/p>\n\n\n

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This is a famous spot, considered to be the heart of the city and one of the best things to do in Marrakesh (think of it as Morocco\u2019s version of Time Square). Jemaa El Fna<\/a> is a big open square and a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you\u2019ll find snake charmers, food stalls, henna artists, street theatre performances and everything else in-between.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Souks are basically market ensembles found in Morocco where you can find anything you can imagine from spices to colourful carpets, scarves, leather items, hand-carved trinkets and more. And trust me, you HAVE TO visit the souks in order to taste authentic Marrakesh! Let\u2019s be honest, they are impossible to miss. You can find them if you walk north from Jemaa el Fna Square. Some notable souks are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n