Category: Morocco
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Top Places to Visit in Morocco
When planning your first trip to Morocco, there are a lot of options for where you can go. While the best cities to visit are in traveling distance from one another, keep in mind that distances can be far and transportation is not always fast, clean, or reliable. With that said, the top places to…
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Villa Dinari, Marrakech
Alpha 41 Lots Bouazaoui Commune Al Ouidane Marrakech. Villa Dinari in Marrakech is located 13km outside of the city center. A beautiful property run by a friendly British-Moroccan couple Heather and Abdul, Villa Dinari is a great place to relax away from the bustle of the Medina. Enjoy Villa Dinari’s swimming pool and garden during…
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Riad Shemsi, Marrakech
194 Derb Chtouka, Kasbah, Marrakech Phone: 00212(0)24389878 Riad Shemsi in Marrakech is located in the heart of the old city. Set back on a small side street, Riad Shemsi is a quiet haven away from the bustling souks and busy streets of the Medina. Rooms at Riad Shemsi are color-coded and decorated with traditional Moroccan…
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Riad El Mansour, Marrakech
227, Derb Jdid, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40000 Riad El Mansour in Marrakech is a beautiful riad located right in the heart of the Medina. Riad El Mansour is just moments away from the souks and a short walk from the Djemaa el Fna, Marrakech’s main square. Riad El Mansour offers massages, a hammam, a gym,…
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Souks in Marrakech
The souks in Marrakech are vast and labyrinthine, and half the fun of visiting is getting lost in the maze. The souks have everything from dyes to jewelry to lamps to indigo. Vendors at the souks expect you to bargain, so never take the first price offered.
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Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech
The Ourika Valley is a great day trip from Marrakech. Located at the base of the Atlas Mountains and home to Marrakech’s Berber population, the Ourika Valley is a beautiful place to visit. A short driving or bus trip from the busy streets of Marrakech will land visitors in the heart of the fertile Ourika…
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Koutoubia Minaret and Gardens
The Koutoubia Minaret is one of Marrakech’s most visible landmarks. Located a short distance from the Djemaa el Fna, the Koutoubia Minaret and adjacent gardens are worth a visit. While non-Muslim visitors are not allowed entrance into the mosque, the Koutoubia Minaret itself is worth seeing up-close. The Koutoubia Minaret dates back to the 12th…
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How to Get from Marrakech to Ourika Valley
How to get from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley: The Ourika Valley is located a short distance from the Marrakech city center. There are several different options for getting from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley. Car Hire or Taxi from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley – It is easy to hire a car or taxi…
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Koutoubia Minaret and Gardens
The Koutoubia Minaret is one of Marrakech’s most visible landmarks. Located a short distance from the Djemaa el Fna, the Koutoubia Minaret and adjacent gardens are worth a visit. While non-Muslim visitors are not allowed entrance into the mosque, the Koutoubia Minaret itself is worth seeing up-close. The Koutoubia Minaret dates back to the 12th…
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Getting from Marrakech Airport to City Center
Getting from the Marrakech airport to the city center is not difficult. The Marrakech airport is located near the city center, so journeys are short (about 10min by car) and relatively inexpensive. There are several different options for getting from the Marrakech airport to the city center: Taxi – Taxis from the Marrakech airport to…