truly deserves its reputation of Leading touristic destination and has something for everyone!
Marrakesh is the fourth largest city of Morocco with more than 1 million inhabitants. It is located at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. At 327 km southwest of Rabat the capital of Morocco, 239 km south of Casablanca, and 246 km northeast of Agadir. The city is connected to highways, an international airport and railway. It is one of the busiest cities in Africa and serves as a major economic centre and tourist destination. Marrakech attracts each year more than 4 millions of visitors. Marrakesh is a vibrant city that offers some of the finest dining experiences and bustling nightlife
Marrakesh has simply become a must visit destination!
Our excursion team is available to help organise your excursions and visits
Unesco Heritage: the succession of Moroccan dynasties left an impressive cultural and architectural legacy to Marrakesh and contributed to its worldwide reputation
A bit of history: Marrakesh is one of the four former imperial cities (built by Moroccan Berber empires). The actual city was founded in 1062 by Abu Bakr ibn Umar, chieftain and cousin of Almoravid king Yusuf ibn Tashfin. In the 12th century, the Almoravids built many madrasas (Koranic schools) and mosques in Marrakesh that bear Andalusian influences. The red walls of the city, built by Ali ibn Yusuf in 1122–1123, and various buildings constructed in red sandstone during this period, have given the city the nickname of the "Red City" or "Ochre City". Marrakesh grew rapidly and established itself as a cultural, religious, and trading centre for the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa; Jemaa el-Fnaa is the busiest square in Africa. Like many Moroccan cities, Marrakesh comprises an old fortified city packed with handicrafts, vendors and their stalls (the medina), bordered by modern neighbourhoods, the most prominent of which is Gueliz
Main attractions in Marrakesh: Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakesh museum, Palmeraie (100,000) palm tree grove, Jamaa El Fenaa Square, Medina Rempart Walls, Medina and Souks, Jardin Majorelle, Medersa Ben Youssef, Bahia Palace, Menara Gardens, The Saadien Tombs, La Maison de la Photographie
Flagship events in Marrakesh: “Marrakech du rire” - comedy festival (June), Marrakesh Jazz Festival, Marrakesh Biennale (march), Marrakesh Grand Prix, Marrakesh Marathon (January), National Festival of Popular Arts (July), Marrakesh International Film Festival (early-mid December)
Golf in Marrakesh: Golf lovers will certainly enjoy the unique setting and scenery featuring palm groves and snow-capped Atlas mountains in one of the many golf courses in and around Marrakesh. Our Golf pro is happy to help you choose and book your golf
Marrakesh truly deserves its reputation of leading touristic destination in the world and has something for everyone!
