Marrakesh’s tourist capital in morocco

Marrakesh’s tourist capital in morocco

In its status as "Morocco’s tourist capital", Marrakesh does not stop innovating to receive better its hosts. The city arranges at the moment all the conceivable sport infrastructures. 

All are located outside the medina or near the city for practical reasons. On top of classic activities such as swimming, tennis, golf etc., you can especially take advantage of geographical particularities that the city offers and visit Morocco in a different way. At a buggy wheel or in quad bike, cross palm groves and roam authentic Morocco or go up the sky on board of a hot-air balloon nacelle for a more panoramic vision of the country. It’s your turn to enjoy Marrakesh leisure activities !

Palais Rhoul - Les Bains Maures

Winded at the bottom of the garden, under the bougainvilleas, the Spa is an invitation to travel : aromatic oils, traditional massages, body cares, rest room… In the hammam, time seems to stop, each room, each steam cloud, each water drop is dedicated to bath pleasure, to body beauty and to wellness… The Soufist traditional massage, with natural essences, perfects the blissful feeling…

Les Jardins de la Koutoubia - Spa Clarins

For its Spa, Les Jardins de la Koutoubia associated to Clarins, upscale care products, is intended to serve beauty, wellness, in the feminine and the masculine. The Spa’s refined atmosphere put at your disposal 7 care and massage rooms, 1 balneotherapy room, 5 hammams, 1 interior pool, 1 health club, 1 relaxation and tisane area.

Ciel d'Afrique - Hot air balloon flight

Ciel d’Afrique is the most ancient Hot-air balloon company in MOROCCO. Its experimental leader exercises aeronaut's job since 1981, and flies in Morocco since 1990.

TTHP - Maroc excursion

We offer you an air-conditioned Land Cruiser Toyota 4X4 in exclusivity with a driver who speaks Arab, French and English. Our main objective is to help you discovering the multiple facets of Morocco such as the Atlas, the desert, the seaside and imperial cities in a secured and friendly way.

Terres d'Amanar

At 35 minutes from Marrakesh, at few hours from European capitals, Terres d’Amanar property offers to travelers who are looking for nature and escape an exceptional panorama on Berber villages and the High Atlas snowy peaks. At the edge of the Toubkal forest reserve, at 1 200 meters high this eco-lodge, totally integrated in the landscape and Berber culture, welcomes travelers, as individual or in group, as a couple or in family.

La Maison Arabe - Cooking lesson

Formerly so known for its cuisine enough to become the most famous restaurant of the African continent, Maison Arabe offers now cooking lessons. These ones address to beginners as well as professionals, to everyone who want to discover Moroccan cuisine pleasure and learn on

Marrakesh Travel Information and Travel Guide - Morocco

TRAVEL GUIDE TO MARRAKECH, MOROCCO
Marrakesh tourism and travel information such as accommodation, festivals, transport, maps, activities and attractions in Marrakesh,Marrakesh is Morocco's most intoxicating city. Ever since Morocco's Jewel of the South became a trading and resting place on the ancient caravan 

 Marrakech is a city located in the heart of Morocco. This is one of its most important cultural centers. It was founded in 1062 by Yusuf ibn Tashfin, who was the representative of the Almoravids dynasty. Pretty soon Marrakech became an important religious, commercial and cultural center of Andalusia, Maghreb and even a part of sub-Saharan Africa. All four of the dynasties that have been ruling Marrakesh during different periods of time have left their marks on the look of the city.


This town is very popular among tourists, however the residents of Morocco never miss an opportunity to visit this charming place that has such a great atmosphere and location. Among the main attractions of the city we should definitely mention the center of Marrakech - Medina, in which is located the mausoleum of the founder of the city; the palace of Bahia and the Castle Gold Apples. Also don’t forget to visit the central square of the city, Jamaa el Fna, where you can get much entertainment from never stopping dancing, music, daily concerts, acrobatic, illusionary, comedy and literary representations.

 
In Marrakech you can always find lots of great food, since its main areas feature various cafes, restaurants, stalls with an abundance of food, bistros and bars, which offer visitors a large choice of traditional and exotic cuisine for a small fee.


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Your visit to Marrakech

A must see during your visit to Marrakesh


Why go?


Forget all those bucket-and-spade beach breaks that can be summed up on a postcard… Marrakesh leaves you with holiday photographs that demand further explanation. How did you wind up sipping tea with blacksmiths, shedding your skin – quite literally – in a hammam (bathhouse), and busting Berber dance moves in the Djemaa el-Fna? Sipping a sunset cocktail on the roof of an 18th-century riad, you think back over the day’s experiences and, in your mind, try to retrace your steps. Possibly there was a donkey cart dodged or a magic shop stumbled upon among the city’s 3,000 winding derbs (alleyways), but that doesn't entirely explain your iron lantern, your henna tattoo and your newfound capacity to shimmy.
When to go?

Marrakech is a true “year round” destination. Spring and autumn sees the city at its best with almost guaranteed sunshine and bearable temperatures (days are warm and nights are not too chilly). At the height of summer, daytime temperatures can reach a sweltering 38 degrees C and shops and restaurants often close during Ramadan in August. Winter can be warm and blissfully free of crowds – but remember that temperatures drop dramatically at night.
Getting there

Transfers: Door-to-door airport transfers are best arranged through your guesthouse or hotel for £12-£18. If you know the way and travel light, taxi hire from the airport costs £10 maximum.
Cruises: Many cruise passengers disembark in Casablanca, where ONCF (00 212 890 20 30 40, http://www.oncf.ma) operates a frequent train service to Marrakesh, departing from Casa Voyageurs station. Journey time is 3hr 30min.
Trains: If you have time to spare, consider the scenic route: Eurostar to Paris, then sleeper train through Spain, ferry to Tangier, and train to Marrakesh via Casablanca. See Seat 61 (http://www.seat61.com/Morocco.htm) for details. Taxis from the train station into Marrakesh charge around £2.
Getting around

Carriages: The best way to get around the Medina is on foot, but shiny green calèches (horse-drawn carriages) are still used for public transport. Your chariot awaits in the Djemaa el-Fna, with brass lanterns and official rate charts (about £7 per hour).
Taxis: These are handy for trips from the Medina to the New City. Meters are often broken, but trips within Marrakesh cost from £75p to £1.50 maximum, plus a 75p night surcharge.
Car hire: Have you seen Marrakesh traffic? Spare yourself the stress, unless you are heading to a remote locale in the mountains or the desert. If you do decide to hire a car, book through major companies such as Hertz (www.hertz.com), National (www.nationalcar.co.uk) and Budget (www.budget.com). A compact car costs from £35 [AP2] per day, a 4WD from £90.


Unforgettable experiences on Europe’s doorstep
Marrakech is pure magic. With sunshine 350 days a year, incredible golf courses, 1,000-year-old culture, and people with irrepressible smiles, it is one of the best places to visit. Where else can you go with such a short flight from Europe and experience a culture, the scent of spices, so different from one’s own. Join us in this mystical and magical country and let us show you our Marrakech.

Useful information to help you plan your visit to Marrakech, Morocco:

ATM, Cash, Traveller’s Cheques: You will find ATM machines all over Marrakech. There are also many foreign exchange offices, and we also can exchange money for you at the hotel. The Moroccan Dirham, MAD, is pegged to a basket of currencies, and has varied comparatively little over the past 10 years. Exchange rates have varied between the following narrow bands over the past decade: €1 ˜ 10-12 MAD; $1 ˜ 8-10 MAD; £1 ˜ 14-16 MAD.

Phone and Internet: There are internet cafes all over Marrakech, and you will generally find them easily throughout Morocco. Broadband is now widely available in the cities.

Mobile phones with GSM work throughout Morocco.
When calling Morocco from Europe: 00 + 212 + regional prefix
When calling Morocco from elsewhere: Intl code + 212 + regional prefix
When calling out of Morocco: 00 + country code + number without the first zero
Time differences: Morocco is on Greenwich time all the time; there is no daylight savings time. One or two hours' difference with France depending on the season (daylight savings or standard time); one hour or no difference with the UK and Portugal.


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