Marrakech is a city full of tourist attractions and its adventurous sites are one of the compelling reasons to attract hundreds of tourists each year to Morocco. Marrakech is also famous as the Red City because it is bordered by the red walls of Medina. Here in this blog, we will discuss the main reasons to visit the beautiful city of Marrakech.
Marrakech Medina
Medina is one of the ancient cities and a part of Marrakech that has many small beautiful shops. If you are into antiques and want to have some local jewelry, souvenirs, and food then this part of the city you will like the most. However, there are some precautions that you have to take before visiting this beautiful city. You need to keep all the gadgets like mobile and cameras in a safe place. This city is overcrowded so there are high chances of theft.
For females who are visiting this city for the first time if you encounter a thief just go to a local shop or ring the doorbell of any house. Locals always help tourists but if you book a tour with our company there will be a local guide with you always to ensure your safety. The bargaining skills of local vendors are top class so you may need the help of a local to bargain. So we always advise you to go anywhere with our guide for your safety.
Moroccan Cuisines
The food of Marrakech is famous in the whole world. It is the smell and variety of the food that make it popular in Asia and Europe. The famous Moroccan foods are Batilla, Tagine, Harira, and Rifasa. However, it took 12 hours to make tagine so you have to order before. There are some local culinary schools where you can even learn to make these dishes. You can even buy local spices to give a unique taste to Moroccan food.
Djemaa El fna
The famous square circle in Marrakech is also known as the heart of Marrakech. If you want to visit Djemaa el Fna the right time is to visit at night when the whole square is sparkling with lights, musicians, dancers, and snake charmers. You can take pictures with all of these performers there but keep in mind that they will ask for a dollar or two for this. If you like to buy something then visit this place in the morning as you will get expensive things at a low rate.
HAMMAMS
Hammams are the traditional bathrooms, you will find a lot of hammams in Marrakech. In the hammams, you will find a black soap that will refresh you. The main ingredient in that soap is Aragon oil. This oil is produced in the city of Essaouira and then it is exported all over the world. The main property of this soap is that it can clean the hidden pores very easily. The locals call it a steamed bath as they steamed you before cleansing.
Majrolle Gardens
There is also a botanical garden in Marrakech that was originally founded by the French artist Jacques Majorelle in 1923. The whole area of that place is around 2 acres. This property was purchased by Saint Laurent from Jacques’s widow who then worked with Pirre Berge to open this place to the public. This garden is great for a day trip, there is also a Majrolee Art Museum where you will find everything the Majorelle own.
Conclusion
Visiting Marrakech and Medina will make your whole trip wonderful and unforgettable. If you are planning for the first time then I recommend you to book your journey with us as we have years of experience in Morocco tourism and we know how to make your journey wonderful.