Grasp the entrails of Marrakesh

(1)Marrakesh

Satisfy your fantasy of the royal lifestyle by seeing the magnificence of the medieval era, allowing you to believe that kings and queens really existed and that there are real places where they once lived.

We know about Princess Dianna and her sons, but the aura surrounding Marrakesh gives a genuine vibe of how it is to be surrounded by castles and grand gardens fit for the high and mighty.

Location

(2)Marrakesh map

Hailed as Morocco’s ‘red city’, Marrakesh is one of the largest cities in the country. It is situated in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains among the former imperial cities built by the Moroccan Berber Empire.

The city is around 320 kilometers southwest of the country’s capital, Rabat.

Climate

(3)Marrakesh on a fine day

According to the Koppen classification, climate in this city is hot semi-arid. Summer is every June until September while dry periods usually happen in the months of May until October.

It is advisable to travel during these months to see the city merge well with the beaming sun. The coolest month is every December while most rainfall happens in November.

Transportation

(4)Marrakesh airport

Marrakesh International Airport hosts flights from most cities in Europe. However, its reach doesn’t go far beyond the continent where it is located.

Those who would come from the US and Canada would want to book connecting flights in Casablanca in order to touch down in this city. Taxis, trains and buses are other modes of transportation in traveling to and from the city.

Attractions

Bahia Palace

(5)Bahia Palace

Literally meaning ‘brilliance’, Bahia palace is a 2 acre destination that features not only the astounding palace, but also the gardens surrounding it.

The style is Moroccan-Islamic and was intended to be the most beautiful edifice during its time. True enough, this 19th century built palace is really a sight to behold and one of the most popular tourist spots in the city.

La Mamounia

(6) La Mamounia

This regal hotel is a high-end accommodation in the city. This exquisite hotel offers nothing but superb service that is patterned to the classy and imperial surroundings nearby.

Hispano – Moresque in architecture, you will find that the lavishness is met by equivalent royal service from the trained staff of the hotel.

Jemaa El Fna Square

(7) Jemaa El Fna Square

Those who want to get acquainted with this place’s culture should pay a visit to these other popular tourist spot.

This is where traditions are exhibited through artwork, religious pieces and musical performances. Jemaa El Fna Square is the center of preservation when it comes to the customs and representations of the raw lives of the locals in the city.

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