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The “Red City” of Marrakesh is a magical place, brimming with markets, gardens, palaces, and mosques. Exploring the intimate courtyards and snaking alleyways of the historic Medina can easily eat up a day. Find inner peace at the serene Jardin Majorelle or take in the beauty of one of the city’s historic mosques (taking note that, unless you are Muslim, you are not allowed to enter).
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1. Rue Dar el Bacha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By iansX8194HP - Ashford, United Kingdom
This is one of the streets leading into the Medina, off Rue dar el Glaoui by the guest Palace. We have seen the King's camels hobbled there once; these are magnificent animals, quite different from the ones you see and can ride on the fringes of the city. Do not try to take photos of the Palace guards, the Brigade they are not, as you will very quickly fall foul of the Palace police. The street has everything along it, museum, wonderful restaurants and hotels, most of the larger ones serve alcohol, street cafés, stalls and a range of shops selling everything you can think of, some the usual Medina wares, some are very upmarket boutiques including chic Moroccan clothing, antiques and jewellery, and our favourite carpet emporium is down towards the start of the Medina proper. We don't seem to get as much pressure to buy as you do once you dive into the main part of the Medina, and this is a gentle introduction to Souk shopping. The street is beginning to be developed with new rendering, more uniform shop fronts and the upmarket boutiques, although there have always been some along here, but you still have the crazy scooter riders, donkeys, locals working and cats sprawled around the parked scooters and they even have shelters and food and water by the Palace.
2. Dyers District
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4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
We were fortunate to have just bumbled onto the Dyers souk and the hanging, drying coloured wool. We were completely ignored, no guides approached and no enticement to purchase anything which is likely why we enjoyed our visit so much.
3. Gueliz
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3.5 based on 877 reviews
Reviewed By 200taham - Casablanca, Morocco
My wife and I were looking for a waffle place and asked a random guy who happened to be an artist in the area. What happens next is just magic, he takes us to his shop and while at first we thought he would want to sell us something. It turned out to be a individualized drawing session for us with a story full of words of wisdom... my wife almost broke in tears, it was artsy, emotional and full of experience sharing. We ended up talking about his beautiful family and his life story. After about 30 mn of chatting and watching him finish the drawing. He ended up giving us the drawing for free.... Would highly recommend a stop by his workshop !
4. La Palmeraie
5. Tanneries
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2.0 based on 939 reviews
Leather tanning is the major industry in the city. It’s definitely worth a walk through this neighborhood.
Reviewed By sharrond763 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
WHAT an interesting place and wow these people work so very hard to produce top quality leather. We were shown around by a young man and his friend who sadly became pests!! We paid them 200 dr and they chased us on their moped harassing us for more very unpleasant. I'm putting their pics up to warn you they say they are associated with the tanneries but I'm not sure. We were happy to pay but not be chased and pestered for more money such shame. Incredibly interesting place just be careful.
