MARRAKECH: The Red City

Marrakech is a former imperial city in western Morocco and a major economic center with mosques, palaces and gardens. The red sandstone walls of the Medina give Marrakech the title ‘Red City’.

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First Day: Discovering Medina

Medina

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Medina, which means city in Arabic, refers to the ancient cities found in several Moroccan cities. Often surrounded by walls and characterized by intertwined alleys, the medinas are the refuge of traditions, culture, architecture and crafts.

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Jemaa el-Fna

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Jemaa el Fna Square is the true heart of the city of Marrakech. It is a huge public space that brings together a multitude of people, local and foreign. There are snake charmers, monkey tamers, dancers, letter writers, water bearers... And all of this, along with a succession of cafes and restaurants

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Koutoubia

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Its name, which means "booksellers' mosque", is due to the numerous book stalls that surrounded it in its early days.

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Bahia Palace

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The Bahia Palace is a palace and garden complex located in Marrakech, Morocco. It was built at the end of the 19th century, with the intention of being the largest palace of all time. His name means "brilliance."

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Zoco

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The Marrakech Souk is the largest in the entire Maghreb and an essential visit on any trip to Morocco.

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Majorelle Garden

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The Majorelle Garden is a space of calm and great beauty in the heart of Marrakech. You will fall in love with him in the same way that Yves Saint Laurent did.

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Second Day: The Highest Waterfalls in North Africa

Ouzoud waterfall

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The Ouzoud waterfalls are the largest in North Africa and are just 150 km northeast of Marrakech

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Restaurant Berbère Amazigh

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Hawaii swimming pool

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Camping Le Havre de Paix Ouzoud

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Third Day: Palmeraire

Badi Palace

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The El Badi Palace in Marrakech was built at the end of the 16th century by the Saadi sultan Ahmed al-Mansur to celebrate the victory over the Portuguese army in 1578 in the battle known as the Battle of the Three Kings. According to the chroniclers of the time, it was the wonder of the Muslim world.

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Marrakech Palmeraie

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After a walk to reach the Palmeraie, you can rent quads and begin a 2-hour route through the palm grove and through the various landscapes outside Marrakech. You cross traditional villages and see the High Atlas.

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Hôtel Belleville Marrakech

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aroa López

🌎Hey! I'm Aroa, a biologist which greatest passion is traveling and seeing the world. I have always been the one who has organized the endless PDFs of group trips and I have thought that more people could take advantage of them, that is why I am in this project. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or want more information! Insta: @aroals Email: aroals@gmail.com

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