On the map is marked: Top 20 Marrakech - Marrakech or Marrakesh, known as the Red City, is one of the most tourist cities of Morocco. Medina of Marrakech UNESCO World Heritage Site, being an imperial capital with a glorious past. In the red city artisans, painters and sculptors of various eras built magnificent places, mosques, gardens, mederasas. Main places are the Badia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs, Place Jamaâ El Fna, a veritable open-air theatre.
On the map is marked: Djemaa el Fna - Djemaa el Fna is the main and most crowded square of Marrakech, simply the heart and symbol of the Imperial city. A world of fun with storytellers, snake charmers, magicians, acrobats, jugglers. This is an extremely funny place despite Djemaa el Fna means literally meeting of dead.
On the map is marked: Djemaa Celebrate place - Djemaa el Fna has been the best place where celebrate since ancient times, when caravans which departed from India and crossed Sahara finished their interminable routes in Djemaa el Fna. Today Djemaa el Fna follows to be a place for celebrations
On the map is marked: Snake charmers in Djemaa - Djemaa el Fna is well known for its snake charmers with their cobras who pose for photographs for tourists.
On the map is marked: OpenAir Restaurants Djemaa - Every late afternoon is prepared a great open open-air restaurant, a pungent smoke fills the air and merges with smells of delicious typical Moroccan food.
On the map is marked: Terraces over Djemaa el Fna - In order to avoid frenzied crowd of Djemaa el Fna is suggested to watch the crazy life of the square from terraces of restaurants, best views are during sunset.
On the map is marked: Koutoubia Mosque - The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech. The minaret was built in 1184-1199 and was used as model for Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. It`s near Djemaa el Fna.
On the map is marked: Jardin de la Menara Gardens - The jardin de la Menara (Menara gardens) are a fresh and nice place where Moroccan people love to stay in hot summers. The Menara gardens contain a basin (artificial lake), a pavilion and great olive groves. They are located west of Marrakech near the airport, a 3 Km straight street connects gardens with the downtown (Medina).
On the map is marked: Menara Pavillon - Gardens were built in the 12th century and the pavillon was added in the 19th century as house where stay in summer.
On the map is marked: Menara olive groves - The Menara basin is surrounded by marvellous olive groves, gardens and orchards. The artificial lake provides to irrigate the groves by channels and by sophisticated systems called Qanat.
On the map is marked: Palais Badii (Badia Palace) - The Palais Badii (Badia Palace) was the royal palace during Saadian dynasty, when Marrakech was Imperial Capital. The complex was built in 1578-1594 around a court yard with sides 135 and 110 meters and was destroyed in 17th century, marble parts were re-used in the constructions of other buildings.
On the map is marked: Badia Palace Storks - On Badia Palace walls live wonderful White Storks (Ciconia ciconia), huge birds 100-125 cm tall, with a wingspan till 2 meters, white bodies, black wings, orange bill and legs.
On the map is marked: Tombeaux Saadien (Tombs) - The Tombeaux Saadien (Saadian Tombs) was built at the time of the great sultan Ahmad I al-Mansur (1578-1603) and used for members of Saadi Dynasty. The most part of tourists is attracted by beauty of their decorations.
On the map is marked: Palais Bahia (Bahia Palace) - The Palais Bahia (Bahia Palace) was built in the late 19th century as residence of sultan. Bahia means brilliance, in XIXth century it was intended to be the greatest palace of its time. It has a set of amazing gardens.
On the map is marked: Moroccan Handicraft Square - Between Bahia Palace and Badia Palace there is a square where artisans produce and sell handicraft product: typical Moroccan lamps, furniture and gifts for tourists. It`s very curious watching people while work.
On the map is marked: Marrakesh Souk - The coloured Marrakech souk is the traditional North African market, always crowded both of Moroccan people and tourists. The Marrakech souk is next to Djemaa el Fna square
On the map is marked: Medersa Ben Youssef - The medersa Ben Youssef is one of jewels of Marrakesh. The present structure of this coranic school was built in 1570 by Saadiens, could contain till 900 students in 150 cells.
On the map is marked: Quobba Almoravid - The Quobba (dome in Arabic) was the canter of adoration for believers. It`s located in front of Ben Youseff Mosque, near the Medersa Ben Youssef.
On the map is marked: Medina Walls and Gates - The Medina (old imperial city) is surrounded by impressive walls and marvellous doors.
On the map is marked: Mellah and Spicy Market - The Mellah is a walled Jewish quarter, famuos for its spicy markets.
On the map is marked: Lalla Takerkoust lake - The Lalla Takerkoust lake is a peaceful place where relax. Lalla Takerkoust lake and dam are located 35 Km south of Marrakech, close to Lalla Takerkoust town.
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MARRAKESH MAP - MOROCCO