Marrakesh is the place to visit if you are truly a traveler. Once in a life time, people make small “must do” lists, and, in terms of travels, a few cities are kept by the majority of people. I would say everyone once in a life time would want to travel to Paris in France, maybe Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, probably Rome in Italy, New York City in USA, Madrid in Spain and definitely Marrakesh in Morocco.

Marrakesh has a lot to offer in touristy terms. It can actually be a great destination for a cultural trip as for a shopping travel where you’ll just loose your head in those huge old markets, thousands of shops selling everything you need to give that exotic sparkle in your home decor. Imagine how your friends will be impressing to have a few Moroccan artifacts as lamps and maybe a rug in your living room.

For great Marrakesh information you should first buy a small pocket map of Marrakesh on the main square. You”ll have plenty to chose from. Having an idea of the local attractions will make your travel easier.

Marrakesh and the interior of Morocco can become hot in summer, without doubt exceeding 40°C (104°F).

Current Weather in Marrakesh

What to visit in Marrakesh

Museums

• Dar Si Saïd Museum
• Marrakech Museum
• Bert Flint Museum at Maison Tiskiwin
• Islamic Art Museum at the Majorelle Garden

Palaces and villas

• El Badi Palace
• Royal Palace - Dar el Makhzen
• Bahia Palace
• Dar Si Saïd Museum
• Dar el Glaoui
• Villa Majorelle at the Majorelle Garden

Gardens and parks

• Annakhil: Palm Grove
• Aarssat Elhamed
• Aarssat Moulay Abdessalam
• Aarssat Elbilk
• Ghabat Achabab
• Bab Errab Garden
• Majorelle Garden
• Menara gardens and olive grove
• Agdal Gardens
• Koutoubia Mosque park
• Oasiria aquatic park 4km Amzmiz road

Marrakesh Information

There are several good websites on the web you can surf and get really accurate information about the city. Here’s a small list of some of the best online pages about the city:

• Marrakech WIKI | Wikipedia.org
• Marrakech Information | www.marrakech.net
• About Marrakech | Lexicorient.com
• Marrakech | Wikitravel.org
• Weather in Marrakech | www.wunderground.com

Other related pages:

• Photos of Majorelle Garden, Marrakesh botanical garden owned by Yves Saint-Laurent
• Photos of Bahia Palace 19th century Moroccan Architecture
• Photos of Marrakech Museum, 19th century Dar Menebhi Palace
• Photos of Bert Flint African Arts & Crafts Museum at Maison Tiskiwi
• Photos of Palace el-Badi from 1578 Saadian king Ahmad al-Mansur
• Traveling to Marrakesh
• Photography in Marrakesh