Marrakech
Historical
Marrakech, known as the Pearl of the South or Red City, is a city in Morocco at the foot of the Atlas Mountains.
Founded in 1062, Marrakech was crossed by different dynasties (Almoravids and Almohades) and the Chérifien empire which marked the architecture of the city with their seal.
The city acquired an international reputation that continues today and its medina is the quintessence.
Place Djemaa el Fna
With its Place Djemaa el Fna which was listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, its myriad of alleys, old fondouks, souks and hammams, this city offers an extraordinary experience and a total change of scenery.
The Riad
In this medina where many guest houses are referenced, the Riad el Arsat holds a special place, a sumptuous palace with impressive volumes with its garden and its ponds, a real oasis in the medina.
You can have lunch by the pool, wait for your next departure for the royal golf course or schedule a visit to the Bahia Palace and the historical monuments located about ten minutes away on foot.
Activities
Take advantage of your stay in Marrakech to discover the many activities offered by this city that never sleeps. shopping in the souks and at the many antique shops
-Relaxation and relaxation in the hammam and spa of Riad el Arsat: massages, manicure scrubs…
– Horse riding and horseback riding
– Quad or buggy rides in the Jbilets hills or in the Agafay desert.
– Nautical activities at Lake Lalla Takerkoust
– Skiing in winter at Oukaïmeden
– Golf enthusiasts or occasional players, Marrakech offers a fabulous choice of magnificent golf courses: Amelkis golf course, Royal golf course, Palmeraie Palace golf course, Samanah golf course…
The Desert
Marrakech located at the gates of the desert can serve as a base for discovering southern Morocco:
• Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley
• Essaouira and Oualidia on the Atlantic coast
• Ouzoud Waterfalls
• The Ourika Valley, for its Berber villages and its waterfalls
• Trekking on Toubkal (4165m), the highest peak in Morocco
