Tuesday, November 25, 2008

10 things to do in Marrakech

Marrakech is the main destination of Morocco, and offers countless attractions and leisure activities. Here is a list of some of the best things you can do it during a vacation in Ocre City.

1. Nightlife: The assortment of restaurants and nightclubs of Marrakech is quite broad. You can find all kinds of international cuisines, and some very interesting clubs like Pacha, the resort nightlife largest in Africa.

2. Expeditions to the Sahara: Whether buggy, quad or in the back of a camel, Marrakech offers many possibilities to discover the magic and mystery of the desert, and the opportunity to visit the breathtaking scenery of snow-covered Atlas Mountains.

3. Festivals: Although there are many festivals in Marrakech, two of them are particularly important: the International Film Festival of Marrakech, which normally takes place in December and brings together many international film stars, and the Festival of Popular Arts in Marrakech, which is held usually in July and offers the best North African folk music.

4. Golf: Marrakech offers four fantastic golf clubs: the Royal Golf, the Palmeraie Golf Palace Golf Amelkis, and G2M. They are all quite close to the city center and offer not only a great opportunity to play golf, but also one of the most varied vegetation and spectacular views of the mountains.

5. The Beach: Less than two hours from Marrakech, there are two coastal resorts where you can enjoy a good swim in the ocean as a large amount of history. The Medina of Essaouira is considered by UNESCO as World Heritage, and Agadir has a long sandy beach and is famous for its seafood and its winter climate is mild and temperate.

6. Sports: You can do all kinds of sports in Marrakech and surrounding areas, including motor sports like motocross, the quad, buggy or the car in 4x4 and horse riding, paragliding, parachuting, climbing or trekking, and all kinds of sports watersports such as surfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing or scuba diving.

7. Skiing: Less than an hour from Marrakech you can enjoy the pleasures of winter sports in Oukaïmeden. With some 300 hectares of skiable area, and several peaks over 3500 meters of altitude, Oukaïmeden is a major ski resort in the African continent.

8. Shopping: There are very few things that no one can find in Marrakech, particularly in its traditional souk or market, the largest in Morocco. You will find all kinds of crafts, handmade textiles, food products and spices, as well as works of art and antiques, fashion and the finest furniture craftsmen.

9. Relax: If you want to experience more of Marrakech, you can not miss a visit to a traditional hammam or Turkish bath, where you can enjoy a very special session of exfoliation, as well as a relaxing and stimulating massage in a setting typical and unique.

10. Culture: Marrakech offers countless opportunities to enjoy its dynamic cultural life. Besides the thematic festivals that are held in the city throughout the year, including drama festivals, comedy, fashion, music and movies, and even a children's festival, a festival of magic and even a camel festival Marrakech is home to some nightclubs and places where you can enjoy live contemporary music, as well as numerous art galleries and, occasionally, concerts of classical and chamber music.

This list is just a sampling of some of the things you can do during a holiday in Marrakech. Of course, it does not include many other activities that can be carried out in the City Ocre, but at least I hope that this list invite you to visit this wonderful place. Marrakech hotels are first quality and very affordable, as are transportation and lunch. So no excuses to miss!

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