Mystical and beautiful, tucked beneath the Atlas Mountains, there’s nowhere on earth like Marrakesh.
The Jemma el Fna is the focus, with its acrobats, musicians and storytellers, and a wander through the maze-like streets of the Medina is also a must.
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| Top Ten Tips |
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| 1. Lose yourself in the Jemma el Fna |
| 2. Admire the Koutoubia Mosque |
| 3. Wander through the stunning designer Majorelle Garden |
| 4. Get scrubbed down in a hammam |
| 5. Drink a spicy khendenjal, supposedly an aphrodisiac |
| 6. Have your fortune read |
| 7. Bargain for wonderful crafts |
| 8. Take a trip to the sea at Essaouira |
| 9. Have an aromatic body massage followed by a mint tea |
| 10. Taste lamb tagine |
Menara airport (2.5 miles) is linked to the city by metered petit taxis and fixed-price grand taxis. There is also the #11 bus which supposedly runs to the Jemma el Fna, but it’s pretty erratic. STA Travel offers airport transfers from $24 per person.
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| IBN Batouta | Away from the hassle and hustlers of old Marrakesh, yet within 20 minutes of it, this hotel offers comfy rooms, all en suite. |
| Redouane | Not too far from the Medina, the chaotic tourist center of Marrakesh, this basic hotel is a safe and clean city center budget option. |