Marrakech Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
About Marrakech
The name Marrakech originates from the Amazigh (Berber) wordsmur (n) wakush, which means "Land of God". It is the third largest city in Morocco afterCasablancaandRabat, and lies near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and a few hours away from the foot of the Sahara Desert. Its location and contrasting landscape has made it an enviable destination in Morocco. The city is divided into two parts: the Medina, the historical city, and the new European modern district called Gueliz or Ville Nouvelle. The Medina is full of intertwining narrow passageways and local shops full of character; it also contains the large square Djemaa El-Fna, where many hotels are located and tourists, locals and vendors congregate. In contrast, Gueliz plays host to modern restaurants, fast food chains a
Top Attractions in Marrakech
Explore the best things to see and do in Marrakech:
- ★Agdal Gardens
- ★Ali Ben Youssef Mosque
- ★Almoravid Koubba
- ★Anima garden
- ★Ben Youssef Madrasa
- ★Chez Ali Fantasia
- ★Dar Si Saïd Museum
- ★Djemaa El-Fna
Where to Eat in Marrakech
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴16 Café
- 🍴Al Fassia
- 🍴Associacion Amal
- 🍴Café Arabe
- 🍴Café Babouche medina
- 🍴Café du Livre
Where to Stay in Marrakech
- 🏨Aqua Mirage Marrakech
- 🏨Dar Attajmil
- 🏨Dar Jaguar
- 🏨Hotel Ali
- 🏨Hotel al Kabir
- 🏨Hotel Atlas
Marrakech Travel Guide Sections
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