Founded nearly a thousand years ago, Marrakech remains an essential crossroads blending history, art and creativity . Here’s how to make the most of a forty-eight-hour immersion in the heart of the vibrant red city.
Yves Saint Laurent found in Marrakech a source of revolutionary chromatic inspiration that now permeates the heritage of the city . From the eponymous museum to the Jardin Majorelle, the fashion designer has tied his destiny to the ochre city.
Despite rising prices and record crowds, the Ochre City continues to attract travelers from across France in large numbers. With its mild climate, improved accessibility and diverse range of experiences, Marrakech once again stands out as the number-one choice for winter holidays.
Morocco confirms its position as a leading tourist destination in the Tripadvisor ranking of the most attractive tourist sites in Africa.
The Majorelle Garden in Marrakech is in the top 5 of the most beautiful gardens in the world. This is the result of a ranking by an English-language website.
The Majorelle Garden in Marrakech is in the top 20 of the most beautiful gardens in the world. This is the result of a ranking by an English-language website.
The city of Marrakech has not lost any of its charm, despite the coronavirus pandemic. It is one of the 22 cities nominated for the award for the best destination in the world for the year 2020.
Morocco continues to attract the greatest directors who choose this destination for the filming of their productions. This is the case of the famous French director, Eric Bacos, who has chosen Marrakech and Ouarzazate, among others, to shoot, from October 22 to 24, documentaries on Morocco as part of his "Horizons-Flavors" series, produced by Ananda Pictures, for the international French-speaking television channel, TV5 Monde.
The American film actor, Kevin Spacey, has set his sights on the city of Marrakech where he is spending his vacation. He was seen this week in the Jardin Majorelle, where he was taking photos, surrounded by his fans.