Architecture
Exquisite architectural artistry awaits, carved into the minaret of Koutoubia Mosque, etched into the cedar wood of Ben Youssef Madrasa and sculpted into the dome of Almoravid Koubba.
Seeped in old-world charm and home to the Amazigh tribes, Marrakech is the symbol of Morocco. Once a ruined city, Marrakech is now home to a population of approximately 1 million warm and welcoming people, and one of the four Imperial Cities of Morocco. Attractions include Jemaa el-Fna, Koutoubia Mosque, Saaidian Tombs and Almoravid Koubba.
Lose yourself in a world snake of charmers, ornate palaces trimmed with gold, and North African charm with cheap flights to Marrakech!
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Exquisite architectural artistry awaits, carved into the minaret of Koutoubia Mosque, etched into the cedar wood of Ben Youssef Madrasa and sculpted into the dome of Almoravid Koubba.
From the spice sellers and intricate hand woven rugs, to the ochre ramparts and amber hues that coat the city at dawn, Marrakech is a kaleidoscope of colour.
African voodoo ingredients, Gnaoua music, tea drinking, snake charming, ancient Islamic scriptures, sacred tombs, dishes of steaming tajine. Culture abounds, seeped into the ochre walls and cobbled alleyways.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | Morocco |
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Currency | Moroccan Dirhams |
Language | Arabic / Berber |
Hub Airport | Menara Airport |
Airline | Royal Air Maroc |
Time Zone | GMT +0 |
Travel Adaptor | Standard type C & E |
Although Marrakech experiences searing heat and fierce sandstorms, rainfall occasionally suffuses the landscape, drawing blooming patches and strokes of emerald from the earth. Giant bamboos, yuccas, papyrus and fragrant trees such as pomegranate, banana, fig and olive all thrive in this oasis. The spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) months are best for witnessing this bloom of rich plant life and curious colour in Marrakech. Temperatures are also less suffocating. Summer (June to August) in Marrakech is intense, with temperatures often soaring into the 40 degrees Celsius region. Summer means blazing skies and peak season, but also sees performers and entertainers sauntering into town for the breathtaking Popular Arts Festival. Be awed by Berber musicians and dancers, Gnaouas drummers, Andalucían-style songsters, fire swallowers, acrobats, folk singers, snake charmers, fortune tellers and Arabian horses.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 6°C | 8°C | 11°C | 13°C | 15°C | 19°C | 21°C | 21°C | 19°C | 16°C | 11°C | 8°C |
High °C | 19°C | 21°C | 25°C | 27°C | 29°C | 35°C | 38°C | 38°C | 33°C | 29°C | 23°C | 20°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 32 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 41 | 13 |
Sunken into the blistering sands of Morocco lies a place that glimmers and glows, whispering tales of mystical lanterns owned by Moroccan genies, Sufi brotherhoods and magic carpets. This is Marrakech – a place where cobbled alleyways lead to secret courtyards, and the mystery and magic of ancient cultures breathes into your ear while you wander through saffron scented streets.
A journey to Marrakech is unlike anything you could ever imagine.
Built by Moroccan Berber empires, ruled by wealthy sultans and visited by many Sufi pilgrims, Marrakech is a sacred cultural and religious oasis.
Sprawling souqs tremble with the hustle and bustle of spice merchants, monkeys and their masters, and street performers plucking at the strings of delicately carved lutes. Hidden away from the chaos of the medina, gleaming religious sites and opulent palaces adorned with beautiful mosaics and intricate carvings laze quietly in sacred tranquility.
Get lost in turmeric and rouge hues, wander down unmarked streets and disappear into a world that brims with culture, flavour and the divine touch of a city soaked in history.
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