::WELCOME TO MARRAKECH
 It is in the XI century that the Lords of the Atlas, wrapped in their blue veils, went down from their mountains to settle in this plain which later was going to become Marrakesh. The foundation returns to the dynasty of the succeeded ALMORAVIDES of the ALMOHADES, of MERINIDES, of the SAADIENS and the ALAOUITES.
Marrakech gave its name to Morocco, and if it is no more the capital, it can maintain its thousand-year-old prestige with the liking of the reigning dynasties. The "Pearl of the South" resplendent of a glare private individual and does not finish any more metamorphosing and embellishing itself.
Marrakech is deserved, it is necessary to know to admire it with patience and greediness, to walk in barouche around the ramparts, to stop with BAB ED DEBBAGH the door of the tanners, where craftsmen prepare the skins in a tumble of cells and odours, to meditate in front of Saadiens tombs, in the large room with the twelve Carrara marble columns , to stroll around the large basin of Palate EL BADI and in the labyrinth of patios of the palate of Bahia, to immerse themselves in the most sensual Medina of Morocco, and to open largely the eyes and the ears on the souk "LARZALl - market of lalaine", on the souk "EL MAAZI - market of the goatskins", on the souk "EL ZRABIA - shouted Berber", principal market with the carpets, the souk "ELECTS KEBIR – market of leather dealers ", on the souk" SIYYAGHIN - market of the jewellers ", on the souk" KIMAKHIN
- market, of the violin makers "to the souk" ELECTS BRADIIA - market of the jugs ", on the souk" CHIYARU -market of the basket makers and the wood turners ", on the souk" HADDADINE - market of ironworkers ", to dazzle themselves in front of the multicoloured standards of the souk of the dyers, to discover it
secrecy of the harmony of the minaret of the KOUTOUBIA whose construction is former to
Giralda of Seville, finally to find itself at the magic hour of the twilight on place JEMAA EL FNA
to admire there the wandering entertainers, the storytellers, the acrobats, the snake charmers and the water carriers.
::TO SEE IN MARRAKECH
The MEDERSA Ben Youssef, place Ben Youssef +212 (0) 24 39 09 11
The Museum of Marrakech, places Ben Youssef +212 (0) 24 39 09 11
Koubba Ba' Adiyn, Ben-Youssef place +212 (0) 24 39 09 11
Souks
The place Jemaa El-Fna
Hotel Mamounia, near Bab el-Jedid +212 (0) 24 44 44 09
The Palate of Bahia, riad Zitoun Jedid (medina) + 212 (0) 24 38 92 21
The Palate El-Badi, Hay Salam, street Berrima
Mellah, in the east of the El-Badi palate and the south of the palate of Bahia
The Saadiens tombs, street of Kasba + 212 (0) 24 43 62 39
Bab Agnaou, street of Kasba, vis-à-vis with the mosque of Kasba
Mechouars: near the Royal Palate
The Dar Si Said Museum, near the palate of Bahia
Gardens of Agdal, street Bab Ahmar
Gardens of Ménara, avenue of Ménara, in the west of the wintering
The garden of Majorelle, which occurred in Yacoub el Mansour
Gueliz, district of the new city
The Palm plantation, road of Casablanca, this interesting excursion can be done in the car barouche, or quad.
::EXCURSIONS
The VALLEY Of the OURIKA
It is a beautiful road of 37,28 mi which will carry you out to the foot of the Atlas to approximately 3 280,84 ft of altitude.
This valley where spring eternal brings a paradisiacal rest to you in the medium of the flowers and
rivers are inhabited by Berber tribes and is one of the most beautiful middle Atlas.
You will discover small cob hamlets there suspended on the red sides of the mountain, the
terrace cultivations, fresh banks of the wadi. You will be attracted by a multitude of asses,
parked close to the river. This familiar animal is used for transport and the building; it holds an essential role in the country life. Take a woolly, because there, it's colder than in marrakesh (from 10 to 15° less than Marrakesh).
ESSAOUIRA
it is an artistic city which will charm you by the magic of its music GNAOUA. This charming small city will let to you discover its white houses with the blue reasons.
The ex MOGADOR, one of the most original cities of the country is a place of predilection of veliplanchists. There, you will discover the craft industry of the thuja, of many painters; the ramparts and the port where you will be able to even taste fish fished the morning. It is a place dreamed for those who still want to stroll in an authenticate medina .
OUKAIMDEN
To only 45, 98 mi of Marrakesh the highest ski resort of Africa is the station of
Oukaïmeden. With more than 3200m of altitude, it is the principal station of Morocco and the best
equipped (chair-lift and 6 skis-lifts).
The ski resort of Oukaïmden is a harbour of freshness at one Marrakesh time. Shaded olive-trees, oaks and walnut trees, the road is splendid, it rises in lace in the middle of onedécoraride and stony while skirting the valleys overhanging of many villages built with side of mountains. A guaranteed expatriation.
The VALLEY Of ASNI
Asni, is a Berber village to 3 772, 97 ft of altitude. The valley comprises many villages where one can rent mules to climb and discover in all its majesty the apex of Morocco: the Mount Toubkal (4167m) covered with eternal snow... the beauty of the landscapes can make you loose your breath
CASCADES Of OUZOUD
In the heart of the Average Atlas to 4 904,86 ft of altitudes. One can reach by take the principal road road of Fez. These astonishing water falls of 360, 89 ft height are classified among the most beautiful sites of Morocco. They constitute one of the most remarkable attractions of the Moroccan Atlas while flowing in an impressive torrent.
OUALIDIA
To decorate your journey in Marrakech and to discover the richness of the area, go to towards Oualidia, a small seaside resort very attended in summer when you will be able with the wire of your walk, it’s a splendid beach protected by a natural barrier. It is a splendid site where the ocean forms a lagoon at the edge of which you will find relaxation and serenity.
OUARZAZATE
Ouarzazate or the open door to the magic of the desert. With the crossing of the splendid valleys of Dadés and of Draa, you will discover the snow-covered mountains of the Atlas and the sand dunes of The Sahara.
The road towards Ouarzazate is one of the most beautiful tracks that Morocco can offer; the way is a variety of coloured landscapes and many Berber villages. The city will open to you its doors and will make you discover its medina, its souks and the famous studios of cinema that has a decoration which is always exploited by famous film producers coming from the whole world.
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