Ourika Valley In Marrakech Outside of Marrakech, the Ourika Valley is a prominent and frequented region. The Ourika Valley is a popular destination for day tours departing from Marrakech. Located at the base of the majestic High Atlas Mountains, this…
Essaouira-Mogador, bride of the Atlantic The Essaouira medina, also called The sleeping beauty or The pearl of the Atlantic, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was established in 2001. The little coastal town of Essaouira is situated 112 miles…
Ouzoud Falls in Morocco When it comes to North African waterfalls, none are more spectacular than the Ouzoud Falls in Morocco. Situated in the Atlas Mountains, 93 miles (150 km) northeast of Marrakech, are the Ouzoud Waterfalls, which reach a…
Camel Riding in Marrakech One of the first things that tourists that have never been to Egypt or any other northern African country ask is “Where are the best places to do camel trekking in Marrakech?” In the case of…
Marrakech’s New City of Gueliz Gueliz is where most foreigners who settle in Marrakech decide to live. Gueliz is the region in Marrakech that is considered to be the most contemporary. The Mohammed VI and Mohammed V avenues are its…
Getting to the Palm Grove &Things to Do Marrakech’s palmeraie has over 100,000 palm trees. These were planted during the Almoravid dynasty (eleventh and twelfth centuries) They cover an area of 32,000 acres. When it comes to living and staying…
Menara Gardens: Discover Marrakech’s historic haven The Menara Gardens are Marrakech’s most popular landscaped garden located to the west of the medina, near the Atlas Mountains. One of the most well-known gardens in Marrakech is called the Menara Gardens. During…
The Majorelle gardens in Marrakech The Majorelle Garden was designed in 1924 by Jacques Majorelle, French landscape painter that had settled in Marrakech in 1919. The garden served as a source of inspiration for the painter for the first few…
Dar Si Said : Museum Of Weaving and Carpet in Marrakech The Dar Si Said Museum is the oldest museum in the city and also has the most pieces of art on display of any museum in the city. It…
Marrakech Museum: Explore the Heart of Moroccan Heritage The Dar Menebhi Palace, which now serves as the location of the Marrakech Museum, was once the palace of Mehdi Mnebhi, who served as the Minister of Defense under Abdelaziz of Morocco.…
