Affectionately known as ‘the red city’ due to its unique appearance, Marrakech is a city that has a lot to offer travellers and tourists. Upon arrival in Marrakech you’ll quickly realise that it is warm in more ways than one: the locals are remarkably welcoming and keen to introduce tourists to this land they call home. Perhaps it stems from national pride, perhaps it’s simply innate in the Moroccan people; either way you’ll be amazed at just how warm and welcoming the locals are.

The airport is fairly central and it takes a mere ten minutes in a taxi to end up in the heart of Marrakech (the progressive buzz of activity will let you know when you’re almost at the centre). The short journey provides the perfect opportunity to take in some of the sights and gain an initial taster of what the city is really like and what you can expect.

Location, Climate and Architecture  

Marrakech sits halfway down Morocco and not too far off its western coastline.  It is roughly a one and a half hour drive to the seaside town of Agadir which looks out onto the Atlantic Ocean.  Morocco itself is situated not too far below Spain and Portugal, and it borders Algeria and Mauritania to its south.

Marrakech is hot and humid almost all year round with very little rainfall. As such it’s a case of packing plenty of t-shirts and shorts, and depending on when you go you may as well forget about packing socks; sandals are sworn by in Marrakech and even the shortest time spent outside will show why.

Some of the reasoning behind ‘the red city’ tag Marrakech has is due to its architecture. Most, if not all, buildings are of a red façade. The architecture is well spread out over the land and all of the buildings are notably low. This is due to an apparent government ruling that no building is allowed to be over five storeys high. As such the apartments, hotels and residential flats are well spread out across the city and no area is too densely packed with structures.

Food and Drink

Food is quite possibly the thing in Marrakech the locals are most passionate about. Seemingly all of its dishes are put together using the most extravagant blend of herbs and spices.  Whether it’s a tagine – a tantalising mix of meat, vegetables, herbs and spices, or harira – a beautifully blended soup that’s served almost everywhere, the food in Marrakech will satisfy people of all tastes. As a matter of course almost all dishes are served with bread. The reason for this is that in Morocco bread is used as cutlery; no forks, knives or spoons in this part of the world (unless you really need them).

Despite being an Arabic country, Marrakech often has a Parisian feel to it with its clear abundance of cafes. Apparently there’s a saying in Marrakech with regard to this, ‘in Marrakech between a café and a café there’s a café’. As such you don’t have to go far or look hard to find yourself a coffee. Moroccan tea, however, is certainly worth a try. A tea infused with herbal tea leaves, the waiter or waitress will bring you over a full pot of Moroccan tea and a small cup for you to refill, enabling you to sit back, sip up and let the world pass you by for a while.

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Things to do

Marrakech has a wealth of activities available for both the relaxed, inquisitive tourist and also for the touring thrill-seeker. For both kinds of traveller however, the Medina makes for an excellent starting point. A UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the Medina is a marketplace with an incredibly vibrant buzz and an inimitable atmosphere. On its periphery you’ll find snake charmers and dancers. Take a few steps further in and you’ll soon find yourself in a bazaar filled with some of the most spectacular sights and products you’ll ever lay eyes on. The Medina also has several pop-up restaurants that serve local cuisine and the atmosphere in these often provides a lot of fun. Whilst eating your food at whatever pop-up restaurant you chose, watch and enjoy the competitive spirit amongst the restaurant employees as they vie to attract (hopefully hungry) passers-by to eat in their restaurant and not the other guy’s.

For the more adventurous Marrakech offers various kinds of outdoor activities. These can be found mainly on the outskirts of the city. A half hour drive to the mountains will take you to a mountain ranch where you can ride quad bikes, enjoy a drink by the pool or – for the real thrill-seeker – complete the second biggest gorge walk in the world.

All in all Marrakech has plenty of things for you to do, and plenty of food to fuel you while you rest!

 

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