Discover the heart of Morocco during a stay in Marrakech

Marrakech is Morocco's main tourist destination and offers many attractions. The city is also known as the "Red City", with the bricks that surround the ancient Medina. The same one which is the heart of the city of Marrakech. In the lanes of the 18 that exist in the souks of the Medina of Marrakech, you will encounter a multitude of shops where you can find handicrafts at a preferential rate for your stay in Morocco.

One of the most stunning you will discover during your stay in Marrakech is the Majorelle Garden, named for Jacques Majorelle, a French artist who came to live in Marrakech in 1919. The garden opened to the public in 1947. In 1980, after years of neglect, the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé the redeemed. Today, the Majorelle garden is home to plants from five continents and over 15 species of birds. Moreover, in the heart of the old studio of Jacques Majorelle, you will find a museum of Islamic art. The exhibits are from the private collection of `Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. Some paintings and lithographs by Jacques Majorelle are also exposed.

One of the most prodigious of the city is certainly the place Djemma el Fna, which is popular for the value of artists and shows found there: you will find such singers .... Djemma el Fna is the place to stroll in case you want to test the traditional Moroccan cuisine, you can discover restaurants where traditional recipes are made the most varied based on fish, meat and vegetables.

Finally, what would a trip to the city of Marrakech without a visit to her while on holiday riads in Morocco? A riad is a traditional Moroccan house surrounded by high walls and thick, with a courtyard. At the heart of this court is often a garden, a fountain or a pool of fresh water. All parts of a riad overlooking the garden. During your stay in Marrakech, you probably the opportunity to visit a riad because nowadays many of them have been converted into hotels, restaurants, steam baths or spas.