Morocco is a fantastic destination and Marrakech, with the Atlas Mountains forming a snow-topped, calming background to its bustling centre, has a particular magic. You can stay within the ancient ochre walls of the city - close to the hurly-burly of the medina and main square, Djemaa el Fna - or relax in the elegant Palmeraie (palm-grove), with its fabulous landscaped gardens, sporting facilities, spa and cuisine, just a stone's throw outside.
The true soul of Marrakech, the labyrinthine medina, offers a shoppers' paradise with a difference. Its narrow, windowless alleyways are packed with all sorts of goods from sacks of dates and pomegranates, leather slippers and brightly coloured cottons, to carpets, silver, spices and woven goods. Slaves are no longer sold in the Djemaa el Fna, but just about everything else is, including dental services for the brave. Acrobats, fire-eaters and dancers charm crowds while snake charmers charm snakes. As night falls, sizzling meats and spicy delicacies are served against a backdrop of calls to prayer from nearby mosques.
Whether you prefer the tranquillity of the mountains or the bustle of the souk, Morocco offers an irresistible combination of sun, culture and courtesy.
Top accommodation
- 01. Dar Ahlam
- 02. Amanjena
- 03. La Gazelle D'Or
- 04. La Sultana
- 05. Kasbah Tamadot
