Marrakesh is arguably the most exotic, mysterious and enchanting place this close to Europe. With its stunning natural setting and rich history this city incites love at first sight. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Insight Pocket Guide Marrakesh, a concise, full-color guide to this enchanting place that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that Marrakesh has to offer.
Inside Insight Pocket Guide Marrakesh:
Where To Go takes you from Downtown out to the coast. Take in the beautiful historical monuments which are often places of peace and tranquility. Alternatively, if you fancy something more lively head into the fabulous Jemaa el-Fna which is the heart and soul of the city and one of the liveliest places in Morocco. Additionally, in order to get a real sense of the culture in Marrakech a trip to the quieter northern part of the medina is a beautiful spot full of down-to-earth food markets and some of the best restaurants in the medina.
Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Saadian Tombs and also the Qurika Valley.
Perfect Day provides an itinerary for one day in the city.
What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from endless shopping opportunities to relaxing in the traditional Hammam (turkish bath), plus a buzzing nightlife.
Essential information on Marrakesh culture, including a brief history of the city.
Eating Out covers the cities best cuisine.
Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants.
A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.
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wildest place to visit from Marrakech is undoubtedly the Toubkal National Park in the High Atlas. The road up to Asni is at first uneventful but soon becomes dramatic, with superb views of the fertile river valley and mud-brick villages clinging to the hillside. Asni ¡ [map] is the first main village along the road, 47km (29 miles) south of Marrakech. It is a Berber village, famous for its large Saturday souk, which attracts tour groups from Marrakech.