Hotels near Marrakech-Menara Airport - RAK, Marrakech

Our trip to Marrakech was such a memorable experience for me and my husband! We truly enjoyed every moment - from the magical hot air balloon ride at sunrise with breathtaking views, to the fun camel ride that gave us a real taste of Moroccan culture. The buggy ride added so much adventure and excitement to our trip, and of course, the food was absolutely delicious with its rich flavors and spices. We also loved taking in the beautiful scenery everywhere - from the vibrant souks and historic sites to the peaceful desert landscapes. Overall, Marrakech gave us the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation, and it was such a special trip to share together.

As female travellers we felt safe in Marrakech. We wore clothes which covered shoulders / thighs in respect of muslim culture. Other women wore much more revealing clothing and did not appear to attract unwanted attention. The Bahia Palace and Secret Garden were welcome respite from the heat and sun as well as interesting places to see the restoration of traditional architecture. The souks were an assualt on the senses - keep your wits about you as you are navigating narrow passages while dodging people, products, bicycles, motorbikes, carts and mules. We were vigilent re: personal possessions, but I didn't feel at particular risk of theft, harm. Haggling is definitely expected, and while sellers are diligent in their trade, they mostly accepted polite refusals if we were genuinely not interested in making a purchase.

Be open to let this vibrant city and its friendly and open inhabitants do their magic. Let them give you a herbs and spices tour, show their craft and do accept the tea - always. Enjoy stepping aside for donkey-waggons, scooters and bikes. Watch how everyone accepts each other and see the structure in this most harmonious chaos.

Morocco is an amazing cultural experience. It's definitely an adventure on a daily basis with a wide selection of artisanal works from leather, wood and carpets. The old Berber villages are amazing to visit, they offer a great calm in contrast to the fast pace of Marrakesh or the late-night souks of FES. For artists or art lovers, there are vibrant colours, patterns, and intricate architecture all over the country. Also, picturesque landscapes, Oases, and desert sands.

The old city inside Marrakesh is a very exciting and hectic place. To navigate through the thousands of vendors, you must have a phone with a maps program. The many markets are connected by a maze of narrow stone streets with motorcycles and people and donkeys carts. It was interesting for a day but a lot of the vendors sell the same products. There are also a lot of products from China like Rolex and Adidas. If you can, book a tour where you can watch the craftsman work, i.e., leather working or metal working stalls - it’s fascinating. Also book a tour to the Atlas Mountains. There are villages up there still recovering from the earthquake two years ago, but there are also waterfalls and it is very green.

This trip exceeded our expectations! Marrakech is a vibrant, friendly and safe city. Everything in the old city was within walking distance. Haggling with the souk owners was always friendly! Take extra space for all the lovely times you will purchase!! Hotel recommendations for food were amazing. Reasonably priced - approx 20-30euros each for 3 courses. The street was cheap and delicious. We avoided the main square juice makers upon recommendation but hardly mango juice became an addiction!