Whatever we talked about the icon of Moroccan tourism, Marrakech, it is not enough to describe its beauty, cultural, heritage and civilizational riches, which made it one of the favorite tourist destinations around the world. And if you visited Marrakech previously, then you definitely know the vitality and magnificence of this city and its permanent willingness to present what is new when you decide to visit again .. What are the best places and tourist destinations that stand at the top of the tourist scene in the charming city of Marrakech?
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Lighthouse Gardens
Menara Gardens are gaining local and tourist fame as it is a great place to enjoy the atmosphere in the heart of Marrakech. The main goal of the gardens dating back to the twelfth century was to provide a place for the people to be devoted to agriculture and crops, as there are small gardens around a large lake. But today the gardens have turned into an aesthetic space rich in trees. As for one of the best places to see the gardens, it is the “Menzah” that the Sultan and his family used in a historical stage …
The site of the Saadian tombs
A wonderful historical tourist site where it was used as a burial site for the royal family and the nobility for hundreds of years starting with the 16th century. As for the last burial it was in 1792 and then these tombs were neglected to be rediscovered in 1917. The distinguishing feature in the buildings besides its beautiful design is that the ornament inside it is interesting where visitors admire it from Various parts of the world.
Badi Palace
It may be that there are few traces of Al-Badi’s Palace today, but it was, as its name, was wonderful in the past times, as it was used in building the most luxurious materials and used gold … The Sultan exchanged sugar with italyn stones to make his columns, the palace had 360 rooms and a large number of wings, but later on, The Sultan emptied the palace of many of its contents, leaving only relics today that bear witness to its majesty.
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Koutoubia Mosque
One of the most famous mosques in the city of Marrakesh and the most ancient, as it dates back to the twelfth century and is distinguished by its minaret, which is 77 meters high, to be the tallest in the city. As it is said that all roads lead to Rome, in all Marrakesh leads to this mosque. The mosque was used as a focal point for the road network during the French occuAl Bahahn.
Bahia Palace
60 years is how long it took to build this palace, which is located in the old quarter of Marrakech. It combines in its design and decoration an impressive blend of original Islamic and Islamic engineering influences. Today, the palace is considered as a residence for the hospitality of world leaders who visit Morocco, which is why not all rooms are available for tourist visitors, but some splendid sections of the palace, especially the gardens, are available for tourism.
Majorelle Majorelle Garden
When the time for relaxation comes in crowded Marrakech, the Majorelle Garden, an impressive green oasis, is the perfect setting. The park was named after the French painter Jacques Majorelle, who spent 40 years achieving this garden after he moved to Morocco. Although the garden is not very large in size, but it is filled with tropical plants, waterfalls, and wonderful flowers …
Bin Youssef School
The Bin Youssef School, which used to be a school for teaching the Noble Qur’an, is one of the largest educational centers in North Africa, with more than 900 students at one time. Today, the school has turned into a historical tourist site characterized by its Spanish architecture, and Arabic inscriptions can be found in several places of the school. Visitors prefer to see the spreading mosaic dating back to the 14th century.
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The old quarter
To get the spirit of Marrakesh, you must visit the old section of it with narrow streets and small local shops. One of the most famous features of the old quarter is the riad, which is a famous Moroccan guest house characterized by its traditional Islamic design. To discover the way of life of the inhabitants of Morocco in this part of Marrakesh, a visit to the old section is necessary.
Marrakech markets
Marrakech is famous for its markets that find almost everything! The city has 5 main markets, each of which specializes in a product: one for carpets, another for Moroccan leather products, “babouche”, a third for metal products, and a fourth for spices … In Marrakech, they also visit the Jewish Quarter, where there are many shops that offer traditional products.
Jamaâ El Fna Square
And remains the most famous and most visited destination in the main square in Marrakech, which is the Jemaa El-Fna square in the old part of Marrakesh and it is also a well-known famous market internationally where it appeared in a large number of films! Here you can buy fresh lemon juice or watch people play with a snake in front of you! During the day these traditional dancers, magicians and so on will take their place … On both sides of the square there are a number of hotels as well.
From Majorelle Garden
From the old part of Marrakech
From Bahia Palace
From the tombs of Sa’idians
From the school of Ben Youssef
From the markets of Marrakech
Marrakesh
View of Koutoubia mosque
View of Marrakech
Lighthouse Gardens
Majorelle Garden
Jamaâ El Fna Square
The effects of El-Badi Palace
