WHAT TO SEE IN AND AROUND MARRAKECH

Morocco is one of the most fascinating countries in the world and offers an incredible combination of rich cultural heritage, fantastic cuisine, more than 3,700 kilometers of coastline which hosts beautiful resorts, exotic desert and mountainous areas and the famous Moroccan hospitality. Morocco also has an excellent location, being close to Europe (only 14 miles!) And is one of the biggest tourist destinations affordable and accessible to visitors from around the world. Marrakech, also known as "The Ocher City" and "The Southern Pearl", is without doubt one of the most fascinating cities of Morocco, and even of the entire African continent. Among the many attractions of the city, Marrakech hosts the largest bazaar of all Africa, where all sorts of products are sold in an impressive bargain basement cosmos full of scents and colors.

Marrakech also find the famous Jemaa El Fna, considered by UNESCO as the first Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity and the only place on earth where every day of the year musicians, storytellers, dancers, minstrels and bards act before a crowd large and constantly renewed.

Places such as the spectacular palacesBadi and Bahia, the elegant and sumptuous house museum Dar El Bacha, charming and refreshing Majorelle gardens or historic Koutoubia mosque, certainly worth a visit.

Close to Marrakesh, you can visit the stunning Atlas Mountains, whose peaks remain snow almost throughout the year and where you can go skiing in winter at Oukaimeden station or visit some of the most amazing archaeological sites in Morocco, as there are numerous rock paintings dating back 2100 years BC.

If you are looking for adventure, you cannot miss a trip to the incomparable Sahara desert, where you can ride camels, go on a buggy or quad, or any other means of transport which you wish. It will undoubtedly be a truly memorable experience. You may also sleep under a traditional Berber tent or simply under the stars, if you wish to explore the different types of kaleidoscopic landscapes of the Sahara desert and admire the stunning and ancient Casbas that arise in the landscape as magical touches.

You also have the opportunity to spend a relaxing stay along the Atlantic Ocean in one of the many and impressive brand new resorts that are very near Marrakech. Just a couple of hours away there are two key seaside resorts where you can enjoy a nice marine bath and a large amount of history and entertainment. On one hand, Essaouira is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and, secondly, Agadir has a beautiful and lengthy sandy beach and is famous for its fish and seafood, as well as its warm temperatures during throughout the year.

So, whether you want to relax and enjoy a restful, placid vacations as if you prefer an exciting and adventurous ones, Marrakech is undoubtedly the perfect destination. Ocher City offers not only fascinating culture and traditions, monuments and countless attractions, but also an excellent nightlife, a delicious cuisine and countless shopping opportunities.

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