MARRAKECH, MOROCCO

 

Medina

The 19 kilometer (11 mile) long Remparts de Marrakech encircles the biggest medina (old Arabic town) in Morocco, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list since 1985. It is the historical heart of Marrakech. The beautiful minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, dating from Almohad times, overlooks the medina, whose epicenter is the famous Jemaâ El Fna. The ochre buildings, the hustle and bustle of the markets and commercial streets filled with artisans, and the beauty of the monuments and riads (guesthouses) hidden behind alleyway walls make the medina an enthralling place to visit.

Souks Quarter

Starting directly north of Jemaâ El Fna square, the Souks quarter is made up of ancient souks (markets) that are divided into craft guilds, which have retained their location on the square for centuries. This is probably the most touristy quarter of the medina, with its numerous surrounding riads and its maze of little alleyways, which are full of shops and always... more

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