A week in Marrakech
Visit the city's must-sees first
Starting with the Medersa Ben Youssef, built in 1565 by Sultan Moulay Abdellah, it is a former Koranic school and a real architectural gem. Then take a tour of the Koutoubia Mosque. With its 70 m high minaret, it is the most imposing and visible monument in the city. You won't be able to enter if you're a non-Muslim, but you can access its beautiful gardens. Don't miss the Bahia Palace and the Saadian tombs. Finally, come and learn more about the history of the city by visiting the Museum of Marrakech. It is located in the heart of the city, in the Dar Mnebhi Palace which is a very fine example of classic Andalusian architecture. This is a must do in Marrakech!
In the middle of the day, it's a place like any other, neither more nor less. But from the end of the afternoon, it fills with people, so much so that you will quickly have to jostle. But it's worth it! Invaded by slices of Moroccan life, the sumptuous Jemaa-el-Fna square is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Snake charmers, water carriers, acrobats, oriental dancers, storytellers, henna tattoo artists, herbalists, grocers, monkey trainers…here the camera crackles every second!
In the narrow streets of the Medina, the souks of Marrakech are among the largest in the country. Some leave from Jemaa-el-Fna square. It's time to crack and fill up on memories. Observe, admire, negotiate, all around a mint tea, and let yourself be carried away by the intoxicating colors and smells of these stalls scattered across the city. A piece of advice, venture into the heart of the Medina, that's where you will find the best deals!
After carefully choosing the products on the market stalls, learn to cook dishes that have made Moroccan cuisine famous, such as the famous "Tangia", lamb tagine with prunes, or the legendary couscous, by taking part in a course. of Moroccan cuisine.
The Marrakchies come here to cool off when the heat becomes too strong. This beautiful garden with bluish colors owes its current fame to fashion designer Yves St Laurent who bought it in 1990 in order to restore it. It brings together an impressive collection of plants from all over the world. You will also find a Berber museum there.
And for that, the offer is multiple in the beautiful Moroccan city! Start by enjoying the luxury of a real oriental hammam, an experience in its own right from which you will come out totally relaxed! Then continue by sipping a cocktail on one of the city's many rooftops. Many are located around Jemaa-el-Fna square, and from there you can quietly observe the bustling life bustling below you. Finally, end your Moroccan stay by spending an unforgettable night in one of the marvelous riads of the city. Their settings are often splendid and some even offer absolutely fantastic culinary experiences.