Marrakesh Medina

With a city merging the old and new in a seamless manner, the name of Marrakesh served as the foundation for the country's name, demonstrating the city's historical significance. The main tourist draws within the medina's high red walls is just soaking up the atmosphere, with snake charmers and slick shop salesmen both vying for your attention amid a noisy, colorful bustle that embodies Morocco's lively personality.

Marrakesh's souqs are the greatest site to visit in Morocco for shoppers, since they offer the whole range of the country's artisan crafts, while the medina's smattering of beautifully adorned ancient buildings are some of Morocco's most famous landmarks.

Marrakesh is also the entryway to Morocco's High Atlas region, which offers hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and a variety of other recreational pursuits. On one of the many Marrakesh day tours available from the city, you may get a taste of Moroccan mountain life even if you only have a brief time.

For many visitors, the busy and energetic hum of the Marrakesh medina encapsulates Morocco and is a key tourist destination. The huge square of Djemma El Fna Square serves as the entrance to the ancient city, where it appears that half of the city congregates throughout the day and into the evening to mingle with stall vendors, traditional musicians, snake charmers, and random acrobats.

Location: Marrakesh, Morocco

Highlights: experiencing Djemaa El Fna after dark, staying in a Medina Riad Hotel, the Koutoubia Mosque, strolling around Majorelle Gardens, visiting the Medersa Ben Youssef, soaking in a Hammam, being dazzled by Bahia Palace, ...

Best time to visit: March to May and between September and November