Category: Morocco

Moroccan architecture in the palace of the Bay of Marrakech On your trip to Marrakech, in Morocco, without a doubt the palace of the Bay is going to be one of the corners that will surprise you the most. Located in the southern part of the Medina of Marrakech, when you go to visit the Bahia Palace do not expect to see a large building with a striking exterior architecture.

Souks of Marrakech in Morocco Buying in the Souks of Morocco is synonymous with bargaining, just like when it comes to shopping in many other places in the country and in most Arab countries. Therefore, when planning your trip to its most tourist cities, as in the case of Marrakech, you have to assume that in large part of the purchases you want to do you must bargain.

Asilah in northern Morocco When a while ago I began to travel regularly to northern Morocco, in addition to knowing the main cities like Tetouan or Tangier, I wanted to plan the visit of other prominent places. Specifically, near Tangier you have Asilah and already closer to the aforementioned city of Tetouan, Chefchaouen.

Entrance to the Medina of Tangier in Morocco One of the essential stages in a trip through northern Morocco is undoubtedly Tangier, a city that I have already had occasion to visit several times. Moreover, from Madrid or Barcelona, ​​the fastest way to travel to such an attractive area of ​​the neighboring country is to fly directly to Tangier airport, so the city becomes the first corner to visit.

Chefchaouen Medina in northern Morocco Now that I have had the opportunity to visit several enclaves in northern Morocco, the closest and easiest area to reach from Spain, I can say that the most beautiful and charming place is Chefchaouen. Chaouen, which is what it was called when it was founded by the Berbers in the fifteenth century, welcomed the Moors and Jews who were expelled from Spain at that time and who in this half-mountainous enclave created their beautiful and charming medina.

Moulay El Mehdi Square in the Spanish Eixample in Tetouan On a tourist trip through the north of Morocco, a very popular destination is the great city of Tangier, which during the last century has created an image of an international city. Or you can also visit places with great charm like the ones you find in Chefchaouen's delicious medina, a focus of attention for many European and North American tourists traveling to this area of ​​the North African country.

Corner of the medina of Chefchaouen in northern Morocco Although in recent months I have traveled several times to Tetouan, north of Morocco, at the beginning I had not had the opportunity to make a tourist visit beyond approaching Ceuta. Or, of course, visit the medina of Tetouan, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

Jemaa El Fna Square in Marrakech in Morocco Marrakech is a city that offers incredible attractions. In addition to seeing monuments, your visit will focus on feeling the great atmosphere that the city has, which you will find concentrated mainly in its famous Jemaa El Fna square. The city of Marrakech maintains that exotic environment that is so attractive to Europeans.

Madrasa Ben Youssef in the Medina of Marrakech One of the visits that you should not miss on your trip to Marrakech, in Morocco, is the Madrasa Ben Youssef, You will find it right on the northern limit of the souks of the Medina, next to the mosque of the same name, the Marrakech Museum and the Kuba Ba'Adiyn.

Medina of Tetouan in Morocco The surprise that I took on my first trip to the city of Tetouan, located north of Morocco, very close to Ceuta, is that it is not a tourist city at all. I want to say that it is not a city where tourists abound. Moreover, I assure you that you can spend a full day in Tetouan and practically not see any westerners.

Kuba Ba Adyin, Almoravid art in Marrakech When during your tourist trip to Marrakech you will make the essential visit of the Ben Yusef Madrasa, do not stop approaching to see a historical curiosity. I mean the Kuba Ba Adyin, the last vestige of Almoravid art left in the Moroccan city.

Courtyard of the Dar Taliwint riad in Marrakech in Morocco On your trip to Marrakech, in Morocco, when looking for accommodation you have the opportunity to live in the most typical environment of the city by choosing accommodation in a riad within the Medina. Evidently, Marrakech offers you great and excellent four and five star hotels, with very good quality / price ratio, located in the French-born neighborhoods of Gueliz and Hivernage, or in the Palmeral area.

Room of the Twelve Columns in the Saadies Tombs in Marrakech One of the not too well-known corners that you should not miss on your trip to Marrakech, in Morocco, are the Saadies Tombs. And I say corner because they are in an area that has remained virtually hidden for centuries, until in 1917 it was rediscovered and open access to it.

El Badí Palace in the Kasbah of Marrakech It is a shame, but the desire to destroy the past by the different dynasties that took power in Morocco now prevents us from enjoying the beauty of one of the most splendid palaces that, according to the chronicles , has been built in Marrakech.

Jemaa El Fna Square in Marrakech in Morocco Perhaps the most famous enclave of all Morocco, and without a doubt, the nerve center of Marrakech, Jemaa El Fna Square, will surprise you with its enormous dimensions despite being located in the center of the Medina, a true network of alleyways and passageways.

Sale of carpets in the Medina of Tetouan Surely you have ever heard the expression that you are more cheater or liante than a carpet seller. The meaning of this expression you will be able to verify during your trip through Morocco ... well, you will surely see yourself before a carpet seller.

Koutoubia of Marrakech in Morocco One of the trips near Spain that more corners of great beauty will offer you is, without a doubt, Marrakech, in Morocco. Specifically, strolling through the Medina of Marrakech, through its narrow streets, visiting from the famous Jemaa El Fna Square, its souks, and the beautiful palaces and monuments it contains, will be an unforgettable experience.

Corner of the Medina of Marrakech in Morocco Valuation: *** Very Recommended Photo Gallery of the Medina of Marrakech, in Morocco, with images of corners, alleys, passages and shops of the same, which shows the great color and the characteristic atmosphere of this beautiful Moroccan city.

Argana coffee terrace in Jemaa El Fna square in Marrakech Jemaa El Fna square will be the nerve center of your trip to Marrakech, in Morocco. The great animation there is, both during the day and at dusk, is in itself a great show, which will take you to stroll several times through this square of enormous amplitude.