La city of Marrakech is located in western Morocco and it is one of the main places of tourism that we can find. Almost everyone has dreamed of getting lost in its Souk to find wonderful things. This ancient imperial city is waiting for you when we can travel normally again.
If you want to know what is that you can see in the beautiful city of Marrakech, we are going to give you some clues. You will undoubtedly have a great list to enjoy your trip. And you will spend a few hours strolling through crowded places like its main square.
Jamaa el Fna Square
If a place that completely characterizes Marrakech It is undoubtedly the Jamaa el Fna Square, which is its main square and a very important point in the Medina. This square has activity throughout the day and it is recommended to visit it both during the day and at sunset. The funny thing is that the square changes throughout the day since in the morning we find vendors who can offer us fruits and other things and at night there are food and music stalls. It will be an unforgettable experience.
The Souk
The souk is one of the most popular places in Marrakech, a kind of market where the locals do their shopping and where you can see all kinds of tourists buying everything. From crafts to food. Without a doubt, you must be prepared to want to buy a lot of beautiful things. But you also have to have trained a bit in the art of haggling, as that is what they expect.
Koutoubia Mosque
La Koutoubía Mosque is one of the most important in the Islamic world and it was built in the 69th century. In fact, surely the design sounds familiar to you, because the one that is in Seville and that today is part of the cathedral as Giralda was inspired by it. It is XNUMX meters high and only those who are Muslims can enter. The rest will have to be content with seeing it from the outside.
Bahia Palace
This palace is built in the XNUMXth century and it was one of the most important works in Marrakech. Today it is one of the essential visits when we go to the city. In this great palace you can find up to 150 rooms, courtyards, gardens and places like the harem. Of course, it has some drawbacks, since the palace was completely looted and in its rooms there is nothing that can remember the life that was in it. The rich decorations of the ceilings and architectural details remain.
Saadies Tombs
A few meters from the Jamaa el Fna Square are the Saadian Tombs. This place dates from the XNUMXth century and is located in an enclosed garden. In the tombs are both servants and warriors of the Saadian dynasty. The sultan and his family are buried in the main mausoleum.
Menara Gardens
If what you want to see are beautiful gardens, then you Menara Gardens will be recommended. They were created in 1870 on a pond in which a main building also stands out. It is surrounded by thousands of olive trees that are watered thanks to the pond. It is best to visit this garden at a time of day when it is not too hot.
Majorelle Gardens
These flashy gardens were created by a French artist in the early XNUMXth century. And it is curious to know that since the eighties these gardens have been owned by the designer Yves Saint Laurent. These gardens have many beautiful corners and trees that help us to enjoy a little freshness. In addition, there is a small museum on site to learn more about Islamic art.