Marrakech, Morocco (Point of interest)

Opened in 1997, the Marrakech Museum displays archaeological artefacts, ceramics, jewellery, traditional weapons, historic documents and calligraphy, as well as contemporary art exhibitions. After enjoying the exhibits, visitors can relax in armcha... Continue reading →

Marrakech's Ali ben Youssef Medersa is a well-preserved 16th-century theological school. Originally built in the 14th century, Sultan Abdullah el Ghallib rebuilt it almost completely, adding refined details in the carved cedar, stucco plasterwork a... Continue reading →

The lavishly decorated Bahia Palace in Marrakech was built in the late-19th century as a harem's residence by Si Ahmed ben Musa. It is set in extensive gardens and features the key elements of Moroccan architecture - light, symmetry and water. The... Continue reading →

Marrakech's Dar Si Said Museum houses displays encompassing the quintessence of Moroccan art and craftsmanship. Exhibits include finely worked silver Berber jewellery, embroidered leather, pottery, marble, elegant cedar wood furniture and exquisite... Continue reading →

The sub-tropical Jardin Majorelle is probably the most beautiful garden in Marrakech. Initially laid out by French painter and plant collector Jacques Majorelle, today it features bamboo, towering palms and huge cacti along with a goldfish pond sus... Continue reading →

The tranquil Jardin Menara in Marrakech is a perfect place to escape the hustle of the city and enjoy a picnic. Its wide olive groves are surrounded by a loam wall and a mesmeric pool lies in the middle.... Continue reading →

The Jardins de L'Agdal in Marrakech date back to the 12th century and are home to olive, citrus and other fruit trees, surrounded by pisé (mud and clay) walls. There are great views of the Atlas Mountains in the distance.... Continue reading →

Koutoubia Mosque is the largest in Marrakech and the city's principal landmark. Although it is closed to non-Muslims, its impressive structure is still worth a look from the outside and the surrounding area is ideal for an evening stroll. The mina... Continue reading →

Founded by Italian design duo Fabrizio Bizarri and Alessandra Lippini in 1998, Ministero del Gusto in Marrakech is a modern art gallery, design studio and showroom. One-off pieces of furniture and jewellery by artists from around the world are exhi... Continue reading →

In the heart of the pink-walled Marrakech Medina is the central square Place Djemaa El Fna. This is the city's liveliest night-spot, which transforms from a daytime bus station and market to an open-air theatre of folklore in the evening. As the s... Continue reading →

The Ramparts (old city walls) of Marrakech have been standing since the 13th century and are the best examples of fortress walls in Morocco. Tour them at sunset to see the baked walls take on a deep orange hue. The rampart gates provide stunning e... Continue reading →

Marrakech's Saadian Tombs were created by Sultan Ahmed el Mansour of the Saadi Dynasty in the late-16th century as a cemetery for himself and his successors. In all, there are 66 indoor tombs, decorated with intricate mosaics. The central Hall of ... Continue reading →