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A city of cultural crossroads, in Marrakesh, marketplace chaos mingles with tranquil artistry.

Morocco’s main metropolis, Marrakesh is bursting with colours, patterns, sounds and smells, delivering visitors with a sensory overload. Get lost uncovering the city’s intricate details and rousing architecture while wandering through its jumbled maze of streets.

Marrakesh may have an inspiring charisma but the Red City’s natural surroundings should not be forgotten. Within sight of the city, the Atlas Mountains tempt visitors from afar, making these snow-capped peaks the perfect first stop on your Moroccan road trip.

Marrakech is the essence of Morocco. A frequently bewildering network of souks, squares, tight winding streets and pungent spice markets, Marrakech is a feast for the senses.

Things to do in Marrakech

The hectic, bustling focus of Marrakech is the Place el-Fina, situated right in the middle of the Old Town. It’s filled with archetypal images of Morocco. Snake charmers, food stalls, acrobats, magicians, healers, spice merchants and carpet sellers all line the edges of the square. At sundown the area really comes to life, so make sure you have your camera ready and a little change to buy a refreshing mint tea. To tour the amazing medina of the old town, hire a guide, otherwise you are liable to get lost amongst the nest of meandering, tightly wound streets. Towering above the labyrinth of alleyways and markets is the mighty Koutoubia Mosque, which also serves as a handy landmark in case you get lost!

Marrakech: Discover more

Although driving in Marrakech is at times a hair-raising experience, once you are out of the centre having your own car makes it easy for you to visit some of the city’s nearby attractions. With a couple of weeks to spare you could even explore more of Morocco, visiting the cities of Casablanca, Fes, Tangier and Rabat and even heading to the outskirts of the Sahara Desert where you can arrange an amazing tour of the boundless sand dunes.