THINK ARABIAN NIGHTS, think Morocco. And think Morocco, think Marrakech. This beguiling city of minarets and markets is an intoxicating assault on the senses – a jumble of medieval streets, Arab-esque arches, souks piled with merchandise and every kind of street entertainer you can imagine.
With its adobe-pink city walls set against the snow-tipped Atlas mountains, Marrakech has a fabulous setting – especially at night, with its sea of glimmering lights.
When you're ready to escape the mayhem of Marrakech, there's no better place to unwind than Essaouira, Morocco's coastal chill-out capital.
Wrapped around a huge bay swept by Atlantic breezes, this is definitely THE place to kick back and relax.
Mosques, markets and minarets make Marrakech an intoxicating assault to the senses. This is a place to barter for Berber jewellery, haggle over love potions and inhale the scent of spices in the Medina’s jumble of medieval streets.
With its adobe-pink walls set against the snowy Atlas mountains, Marrakech has a fabulous setting. And the city now has some wonderfuly chic riads and boutique hotels – an essential part of the Marrakech experience.