Souk, Marrakech
Marrakech Souks A souk (which may also be spelled souq) is a traditional open-air market that you can find in the streets of old towns in Arab or Berber cities. The souk in Marrakech is [more…]
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Parc Lalla Hasna, Marrakech
Lalla Hasna Park is located behind the Koutoubia Mosque, just 5 minutes walk from Djemaa El Fna. When compared to the Marrakech medina, it is a different world. You will meet much fewer people here [more…]
Marrakech Snake Charmers
Snake Charmers at Djemaa el Fna in Marrakech Snake charmers are part of the experience when visiting Marrakech medina and its renowned Djemaa el Fna Square. For some dirhams, they let you take pictures with [more…]
Koutoubia Minaret, Marrakech
Koutoubia Minaret in Marrakech When non-Muslims refer to Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech, they often have only its tall minaret in mind. Entrance to the mosque is forbidden for non-Muslims like in most [more…]
Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech
Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech Koutoubia Mosque is the largest and the best known mosque in Marrakech. It got its name from the Arabic word koutoub (a book) or al-koutoubiyyin (a librarian or a book trader). [more…]
Djemaa El Fna, Marrakech
Djemaa El Fna Square in Marrakech Djemaa El Fna (also spelled Jemaa El Fna) is the main square in Marrakech medina. It is situated on the western side of the medina, not far from Koutoubia [more…]
Marrakech Airport (Menara)
Marrakech Airport Basic Info Marrakech has one international airport located very close to the city centre and the medina (old town). The airport’s name is Marrakech Menara Airport and its IATA code is RAK. Marrakech [more…]
Agadir Airport (Al Massira)
Agadir Airport Basic Info Al Massira Airport is the international airport for Agadir, the south Moroccan city mainly known as winter beach destination to Europeans. Agadir Airport is located about 20 km from the city [more…]
Fez Airport, Morocco (Fes Saiss)
Fez Airport Basic Info The medieval city of Fez in Morocco, the third biggest city and one of the top tourist destinations in the country, is served by Fes Saiss Airport (also spelled Fes Sais), [more…]