Morocco's Marrakech
Marrakech
Marrakech is Morocco’s shining Jewel of the South. An ancient trading town grown from its convenient location on the caravan routes from Timbuktu, Marrakech has long catered to visitors from across the globe. Dominating the Haouz Plain at the foot of the snowcapped High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech managed to defend against the constant marauding tribes of successive sultans, and today, boasts a rich collection of historic sights amidst its beguiling array of modern delights.
Explore the mysterious labyrinthine medina, dark hiding places, ornate palaces and lively bazaars that adorn the city, little changed despite centuries of evolution. Smile at the donkey carts clodding along cobblestone streets and the wheelbarrows brimming with sticky sweets and saucepans, only long enough to dodge the moped challenging your path. These are the charms of The Rose City; as sweet a concoction as a mint leaf in a pewter tea pot.
