Everybody around you is talking about Marrakech. If at the
beginning the ever-growing interest in the most important touristic town
of Morocco has been considered a fad, today Marrakech is one of the
most visited travel destinations. So, what is its secret?
Marrakech
is one of those places on earth which take you to another dimension.
The Red City has introduced a concept of sightseeing based on emotions:
the visitor is seduced, fascinated and amazed by the treasures Marrakech
reveals - step by step - while strolling around. Built in the middle of
the desert, Marrakech invites you to get to know a very special
atmosphere, something close to mysticism. Everything there is unique:
from the pink color of the buildings to the traffic jam with no rules up
to the goats on the passenger seats of scooters.
Marrakech excels
in the art of keeping the right balance between tradition and
modernity. Sometimes secret, sometimes exuberant, this city has made a
deal with the visitor: the more curious you are, the more you will
enjoy.
As the main imperial city of the country, Marrakech is
proud to have one of the most beautiful Medina in the world. In the
heart of its 15 kilometers ramparts, a microcosm totally hermetic to
outside influences perpetuates an age-old traditional lifestyle which
has survived the test of time. Jemaah El Fna, the most emblematic square
and epicenter of the Medina, has been the scene of a human spectacle
which has crossed the centuries without losing an ounce of its essence:
snake charmer, storytellers, orange juice stalls and giant barbecues
make up the setting. The Medina takes you to a mysterious space the
child inside you should take as a playground. In a hide and seek mood,
the visitor is expected to wander in every single narrow street to find
out behind which carved wooden door a beautiful palace offers a piece of
heaven.
Sometimes you will find a quiet café, whose crazy
adventurous steps lead up to an amazing panoramic terrace, to enjoy a
mint tea. The Medina is the land of riads, better known as guest houses
and the place where the visitor will get in touch with locals through
the bargaining experience of bustling markets. Authentic tours are not
your cup of tea? Do not worry. Let's sink into the modern version of the
city and make the most of its trendy lifestyle. Authentic Riads,
Contemporary hotels with swimming pool and spa, elegant restaurants
with live music every night, international food, beautiful bar-lounge,
private transport...
Marrakech holds an answer to all kind of
expectations. Fancy some shopping? Just have a walk to the new town and
enter every single exclusive shop. Fancy a big night out? Choose one of
the amazing night-clubs of Marrakech and take the pulse of the magnetic
Moroccan nights. So, what is really special in that?
Have you ever
danced or had diner in a One Thousand and One Night palace with the
best personal treatment ever? This is the Marrakech difference: this
city offers the visitor a dreamy experience so far beyond any of his
expectations. Every year cities all around the world make their entry
into the international tourism industry. They differentiate themselves
from the competition with huge luxury resorts, exotic experience,
beautiful environment, a complete range of leisure installations,
historical monuments, cutting edge services and a particular sense of
hospitality. Marrakech embraces all those features and much more.
Discovering Marrakech is not only a travel but a timeless experience,
full of magic and surprises. All these specific features and its strong
commitment to match travellers' expectations make this destination
everything but a fad. You will find much more than what you were looking
for.