Marrakesh, however you want it

Welcome to Marrakesh, the medieval city that will transport you back in time with its drama, myth and mystery. The ochre-coloured walls of the city will captivate you, while the winding alleys of the Medina and the sights, sounds and smells of the souks will leave you spellbound. The human drama that is Djemaa el-Fna square and the Atlas Mountains towering in the background all make Marrakesh Morocco’s crown jewel. The city is divided into two highly contrasting districts: the medina founded nearly 1,000 years ago by the Almoravids and the Ville Nouvelle, a French colonial modernist project from the early 20th century. The medina, with its central square Djemaa el-Fna, is the heart and soul of Marrakchi life. As the sun sets, the square comes alive with food vendors selling all manner of Moroccan delicacies, accompanied by snake charmers, wide-eyed story tellers, musicians and performers that lend a medieval scent to the night air. To the north of the square are the important religious buildings and the souks, while to the south are the Imperial quarters where the palaces and monuments of past rulers proudly stand.