Ranking among the popular tourist destinations in Morocco, Marrakech is popularly known as the Red City or "Al Hamra" in the local dialect. It is a major tourist destination and is known for diverse natural surroundings and cultural and historical sites. Marrakech is the third largest city in Morocco.
Marrakech is located in the south western part of the country at the foothills of the beautiful Atlas Mountains. The ideal time to visit the city is during the spring or the autumn season when the weather is at its best. The sky is clear and rainfall is minimal. Marrakech is moderately populated and has around 100,000 inhabitants residing here.
The tourist attractions in Marrakech have made it one of the major tourist spots in the country. The city is known for its scenic beauty and historical and cultural sites. Some well known attractions in Marrakech are:
El Badii Palace
El Bahia Palace
Museums in Marrakech
Ali ben Youssef Medersa
Ali ben Youssef Mosque
Souks in Marrakech
Saadian Tombs
Ouzoud Falls
Setti Fatma
Tin Mal Mosque
Toubkal National Park
There is a wide range of hotels in the city which provide excellent accommodation for travelers. The hotels range from luxury hotels to budget ones. Travelers can also dine in pleasure as the city consists of abundant dining centers which serve mouth watering local and international dishes. Shopping is a major activity in the city and markets and shops sell regional handicrafts and items. The city has the largest traditional market in the country. They are known as souk. Foreign made goods are also available in the malls and departmental stores.
There are also wide modes of transportation in Marrakech. Getting to the city is not a problem as it is connected with major cities in the country and abroad. The airport handles both domestic and international flights. Rail, bus and port services are also available. For a charming trip to the city, travelers should obtain useful information about the city from the various travel agencies or the tourist board.
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