Marrakech Morocco Tourism (2021) Travel Guide Top Places

"Magical Marrakech"

Marrakech Tourism

With magnificent palaces, historic museums, beautiful green gardens and great shopping culture, Marrakech offers a plethora of amazing attractions to tourists. The imperial city and monuments cite the perfect landmarks depicting the ancient culture and architecture and you will know why Marrakech makes a great vacation spot for tourists.

Marrakech has a long history and displays the dynamic Berber towns with innumerable attractions which can absolutely lure visitors from all across the globe. Located in the heart of the country, Marrakech is one of the biggest cities of Morocco and is a home to infinite landmarks, fantastic monuments, intriguing museums along with a gorgeous river meandering through the city. It is amazing to see how the once neglected city has developed and turned out to be a tourism paradise for the country. Dive into the maze of Medina souks or explore the Majorelle gardens, Marrakech will surprise you at every stop. The city offers a comfortable and a pleasant stay with many scenic landscapes that is bound to woo you. Wonderful as it seems, this city is loved by one and all.

Djemaa el-Fna

Medina Souks

Koutoubia

Saadian Tombs

Majorelle Gardens

Bahia Palace

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Top Hotels In Marrakech

Hôtel Racine

8.5 (4299 reviews)

$ 65 onwards

2Ciels Boutique Hôtel

9.0 (2101 reviews)

$ 119 onwards

Savoy Le Grand Hotel Marrakech

8.1 (3681 reviews)

$ 161 onwards

Wazo Hotel

7.9 (4464 reviews)

$ 45 onwards

Riad 117

9.4 (979 reviews)

$ 30 onwards

Riad Dar Salam

9.0 (1301 reviews)

$ 96 onwards

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Currency in Marrakech

There are plenty of bureau and exchange facilities at the airport. You would also find many ATMs in the city where you can withdraw cash, however you are likely to incur some tariff on that. It is best to get the foreign currency exchanged at the airport itself an duse ATMs or cards at the selective places only.

Exchanging Money in Marrakech

Budget travel- 350Dh, Comfortable travel- 700Dh, Luxury Travel - 1200Dh

Religion of Marrakech

Islam is the dominant religion of Marrakech.

Marrakech Customs

About 10% of the total bill should be left behind as a tip for the staff and servers in Marrakech. Women should refrain from wearing any kind of revealing clothes. Bare arms and legs and low necklines are not very well appreciated here.

Language of Marrakech

Arabic is most commonly spoken here, followed by French and English.

History of Marrakech

Marrakech was founded in 1062, by the Almoravids. In those days, Marrakech was beautifully endowed with majestic walls built using pure red sandstone, mosques, lavish gardens and ostentatious palaces. In the 12th century, it became the capital of the Almohad caliphate. After the second World War, it became more popular among people like Winston Churchill, the Rolling Stones, etc.

Nightlife in Marrakech

Nightclubs, cocktail bars and more await you at Marrakech. Avenue Mohammed V is a popular spot for these clubs. Ones to not miss out on include Bar Churchill for its artistic interiors and sophisticated patrons, Caf_ Arabe for its rooftop views, Comptoir Darna, the club, African Chic for live music and Famous 555 Club Marrakech for great music.

Shopping in Marrakech

Marrakech has a lot of fun souks and markets. Go to the Marrakech souk for some lovely bargains, the Ensemble Artisanal for some peaceful browsing and/or shopping, Menara Mall and Carre Eden Shopping Centre for tons of products and unique brands.

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FAQs on Marrakech

What is the best time to visit Marrakech?

The best time to visit Marrakech is in Fall and Spring. Located in the north-west part of Morocco, Marrakesh is hot and dry all year round. The average temperatures in Marrakech vary from winters to summer. The winter months can get as low as 6°C while the summer months can be as hot as 45°C. Hence, during the fall months of March-May and spring months of September-November, Marrakech is the best weather-wise. There isn’t much precipitation annually and hence, you need not worry about the sudden rainfall while travelling to this city. Also, no matter when you are travelling to Marrakech, apart from the winter season, make sure you apply sunscreen and keep yourself dehydrated for the sun is up and quite rough, all year round!
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What is the local food in Marrakech?

Marrakech as amazing as it looks, has an even more amazing palate of delicacies. Locals prefer to add a variety of spices giving it a really strong taste. The most famous dishes include B'ssara (a traditional rich soup of dried beans), Fish chermoula and Kefta tagine (beef or lamb minced with veggies)
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What are the top hotels in Marrakech?

There are 2376 in Marrakech which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Marrakech are Dar Andamaure, Riad Les Nuits de Marrakech, Riad Dar Zampa, Villa Aalama, Dar Mo'Da, Villa Imperiale. You can see all the hotels in Marrakech here

What are the things to do in Marrakech?

The top things to do in Marrakech are Djemaa el-Fna, Medina Souks, Koutoubia, Saadian Tombs, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace. You can see all the places to visit in Marrakech here

What are the places near Marrakech?

The top places near to Marrakech are Casablanca which is 219 km from Marrakech, London which is located 2302 km from Marrakech, Dubai which is located 6144 km from Marrakech, Amsterdam which is located 2531 km from Marrakech, New york city which is located 5875 km from Marrakech

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