In Marrakech, two type of city rub : the old town within its walls, and the new city with neighborhoods of Gueliz and Hivernage. Very extensive, the city lends itself to walking, cycling or horse-drawn carriage in the tradition.
Surnamed the "Red City" or "Ochre City" because of the red walls and various buildings constructed in red sandstone, Marrakech has a rich culture and a long history. Fortunately, the city of Marrakech could preserve his heritage and his historical aspect that can be seen nowadays everywhere in the oldest quarter of the town : the Medina.
For a long time, the city of Marrakech was an important cultural, commercial, and religious center that shone throughout North Africa and Andalusia. It was also an imperial cities of the Kingdom.
The city of Marrakech has preserved an important architectural heritage.
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The Djemaa El Fnaa Square is the main and the most famous square of Marrakesh.
This square is the heart of Medina, animated by an important popular life from the end of the afternoon until the call to prayer at dawn.
During the day, many fairground artists are present, while at night, it is especially food stands that are present.
In order to get an idea of the richness of the Marrakchi handicraft, nothing beats a stroll in the souks of the Medina. The Souks of Marrakech are among the most famous of Morocco for their organization and size, but especially for their diversity and the atmosphere. The souks are organized by district and by profession. Each souk has hisname.
The nearest Souk to Riad Zinnha is the Souk Bab El Khemis. Located at door of the same name, it was once a camel market and became a flea market. It opens every Thursday and Sunday.
Souks are opened from 8.30 am to 9.00 pm.
Besides its famous monuments, Marrakech offers the possibility to the visitor to stroll among its many and varied museums collections. Different faces of Marrakech and Morocco may well be glimpsed.
Marrakesh has accumulated a significant green heritage and became a model garden-city. There are many gardens and green spaces, everywhere in the Marrekch Medina, which gives weetness and freshness to the old town.
Massive green spaces such as the historical gardens of the Agdal and the Menara, and especially the private estate of the Palmeraie with its thousands of hectares of palm trees or diverse fruit trees are located near the city.
Near Marrakech, there are a lot of leisure destination in order to live thrills, fill up with sensations and discover wonderful landscape. Many providers offer excursions or equipment rentals on site, so you can have fun safely.
In view of the diversity of activities proposed in Marrakech, all tastes will be satisfied : golf, mountain biking, dromedary / camel rides, hiking and trekking in the Atlas Mountains, hot air ballooning, skiing in Oukaïmeden, water sports on Lalla Tatakerkoust Lake, tree climbing in the estate « Terre d’Amanar » in Tahannaout…