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The flight from the UK to Marrakech takes less than four hours – but as soon as you touch down, you’ll feel like you’re in a different world. Marrakech holidays are a window into an ancient city that buzzes with 21st-century life. Step off the plane and into an exhilarating culture defined by elaborate Islamic architecture, atmospheric souks and aromatic cuisine.
The moment you arrive, you can almost feel the history of Marrakech, and you can see the city’s past in its incredible monuments. Tour the ornate Bahia Palace, visit the vast Ben Youssef Madrasa college and see the graceful Koutoubia Minaret. Or, dive into more of Morocco’s history at one of its many city museums.
To experience a Marrakech ritual largely unchanged by time, head to the maze of souks for a shopping spree like no other. With stalls selling exquisite rugs and traditional hand-carved ornaments and leather, this jumble of criss-crossing passageways is the city’s commercial and cultural heart.
Place des Épices is an entire souk dedicated to selling spices, a heady introduction to Marrakech’s food scene. You’ll find couscous, tagine and mint tea on menus everywhere, but there’s also a chic side to the city’s dining. And while there’s nothing sophisticated about dinner at Jemaa El-Fnaa central square, it’s definitely not a meal you want to miss.
Even its biggest fans agree Marrakech can be intense, but there are serene spots to catch your breath. Shake off the medina’s madness in The Secret Garden, a palatial oasis, or stroll among the cacti of the Majorelle Gardens, a vivid artists’ retreat.
To turn the relaxation levels up another notch, a Moroccan hammam is just the ticket. There are many hammam baths across the city, each promising rest and rejuvenation with an indulgent cleanse and a soothing massage.
Hotel Riu Tikida Garden
4.3
Excellent
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Sirayane Boutique & Spa
4.7
Excellent
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Be Live Experience Marrakech Palmeraie
4.3
Excellent
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In the historic medina, Kennaria is a small central neighbourhood that’s great if you’re watching your pennies. Backpacker hostels and affordable hotels offer cheap stays, and family-run riads with balconies around courtyards, pools and fountains create an authentic experience at a good price. And you’ll only be a six-minute walk from the central square and walking distance of Bahia Palace and Koutoubia Mosque. Kennaria’s cafes and restaurants have rooftop terraces serving inexpensive meals with million-dollar views. It’s also known for having more hammams than any other Marrakech neighbourhood.
Moroccan House Marrakech
3.7
Good
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Les Trois Palmiers
3.6
Fair
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Novotel Marrakech Hivernage
3.9
Good
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TUI BLUE Medina Gardens
4.5
Excellent
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Hotel Riu Tikida Garden
4.3
Excellent
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Sirayane Boutique & Spa
4.7
Excellent
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3 hrs 35 mins
(from London)
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Arabic, Berber