Berlitz Pocket Guide Marrakech (Travel Guide eBook)
By Berlitz
()
About this ebook
From the bustling square of Jemma el-Fna with its stalls, snake-charmers and musicians to the Koutoubia Mosque, the maze of souks and the Majorelle Garden, Marrakesh has much to tempt the visitor. Berlitz Pocket Guide Marrakesh is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that this exciting city has to offer.
Inside Marrakesh Pocket Guide:
Where To Go details all the key sights in the city, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text.
Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip.
Perfect Day provides a day itinerary around the city.
What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping for leather goods, jewellery and carpets to enjoying a massage at a traditional hammam and trekking in the Atlas mountains.
Essential information on Moroccan culture, including a brief history of the city.
Eating Out covers the city's best cuisine.
Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants.
A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.
About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.
Berlitz
Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides
Read more from Berlitz
Berlitz Pocket Guide New Zealand (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Berlitz Pocket Guide Vienna (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Berlitz Pocket Guide London (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Berlitz Pocket Guide Naples, Capri & the Amalfi Coast (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Berlitz Pocket Guide Cyprus (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Berlitz Pocket Guide Scotland (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Berlitz Pocket Guide New York City (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Berlitz Pocket Guide Mauritius (Travel Guide eBook): (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Berlitz Pocket Guide Berlin (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Berlitz Pocket Guide Athens (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Singapore (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Berlitz Pocket Guide Mallorca (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Croatia Pocket Guide (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Madeira (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Madrid (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Slovenia (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Montenegro (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Paris (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Berlitz Pocket Guide Porto (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide France (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Cancun & Cozumel (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Berlitz Pocket Guide Gran Canaria (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Turkey (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Sweden (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Turkish Coast (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Vietnam (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Berlitz Pocket Guide USA (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Barcelona (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Berlitz Pocket Guide Riga (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Berlitz Pocket Guide Marrakech (Travel Guide eBook)
Related ebooks
Insight Guides Experience Marrakech (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLonely Planet France Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lonely Planet Germany Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lonely Planet The World: A Traveller's Guide to the Planet Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lonely Planet Berlin Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lonely Planet London Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Insight Guides Explore Berlin (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBerlitz Pocket Guide Italian Lakes (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLonely Planet Belgium & Luxembourg Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lonely Planet Central Asia Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lonely Planet Madrid Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Northern Spain, Barcelona, Pamplona & Andorra Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLonely Planet Pocket Lisbon Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLonely Planet Wales Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bilbao & Basque Region Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLonely Planet Istanbul Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lonely Planet Andalucia Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Walking in Cyprus: 44 walks in the South and the North Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lonely Planet Pocket Istanbul Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Insight Guides Explore Andalucia & Costa del Sol (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Rough Guide to Portugal (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Lonely Planet Pocket Bruges & Brussels Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Rough Guide to Greece (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsInsight Guides Pocket Marrakesh (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Mini Rough Guide to Rhodes (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLonely Planet Prague & the Czech Republic Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lonely Planet Ethiopia & Djibouti Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLonely Planet Pocket Naples & the Amalfi Coast Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLonely Planet Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsInsight Guides Pocket Athens (Travel Guide eBook) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Africa Travel For You
The Kebra Nagast: The Lost Bible of Rastafarian Wisdom and Faith Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Swahili Grammar for Introductory and Intermediate Levels: Sarufi ya Kiswahili cha Ngazi ya Kwanza na Kati Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lonely Planet Ethiopia & Djibouti Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLonely Planet Southern Africa Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Yoruba-English/ English-Yoruba Dictionary & Phrasebook Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Dictatorland: The Men Who Stole Africa Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fodor's Essential Morocco Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Capetown Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Time is Cows: Timeless Wisdom of the Maasai Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBook of Marvels: The Orient Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love, Africa: A Memoir of Romance, War, and Survival Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Smart Money Woman Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Time Out Marrakech Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe South African Story: 4th Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lonely Planet Africa Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Africa Memoir: 50 Years, 54 Countries, One American Life (Algeria - Liberia) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAfrican Safari Field Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWest with the Night (Warbler Classics) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFodor's Essential Egypt Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNine Hills to Nambonkaha: Two Years in the Heart of an African Village Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cry Of The Kalahari Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Rough Guide to Egypt Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Zoo in My Luggage Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Last Horizons: Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting On Five Continents Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A House in Fez: Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related categories
Reviews for Berlitz Pocket Guide Marrakech (Travel Guide eBook)
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
Berlitz Pocket Guide Marrakech (Travel Guide eBook) - Berlitz
How To Use This E-Book
Getting Around the e-Book
This Pocket Guide e-book is designed to give you inspiration and planning advice for your visit to Marrakech, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.
The guide begins with our selection of Top 10 Attractions, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan unmissable experiences. The Introduction and History chapters paint a vivid cultural portrait of Marrakech, and the Where to Go chapter gives a complete guide to all the sights worth visiting. You will find ideas for activities in the What to Do section, while the Eating Out chapter describes the local cuisine and gives listings of the best restaurants. The Travel Tips offer practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, there are carefully selected hotel listings.
In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.
Maps
All key attractions and sights in Marrakech are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.
Images
You’ll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Marrakech. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.
About Berlitz Pocket Guides
The Berlitz story began in 1877 when Maximilian Berlitz devised his revolutionary method of language learning. More than 130 years later, Berlitz is a household name, famed not only for language schools but also as a provider of best-selling language and travel guides.
Our wide-ranging travel products – printed travel guides and phrase books, as well as apps and ebooks – offer all the information you need for a perfect trip, and are regularly updated by our team of expert local authors. Their practical emphasis means they are perfect for use on the ground. Wherever you’re going – whether it’s on a short break, the trip of a lifetime, a cruise or a business trip – we offer the ideal guide for your needs.
Our Berlitz Pocket Guides are the perfect choice if you need reliable, concise information in a handy format. We provide amazing value for money – these guides may be small, but they are packed with information. No wonder they have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide.
© 2016 Apa Digital (CH) AG and Apa Publications (UK) Ltd
Table of Contents
How To Use This E-Book
Marrakech’s Top 10 Attractions
Top Attraction #1
Top Attraction #2
Top Attraction #3
Top Attraction #4
Top Attraction #5
Top Attraction #6
Top Attraction #7
Top Attraction #8
Top Attraction #9
Top Attraction #10
A Perfect Day in Marrakech
Introduction
Location, Location, Location
The Heart of the Matter
New Town Marrakech
The Marrakech Brand
Out of Town
A Brief History
Morocco’s Dynasties
The Almohad Princes
The Saadians
The Golden One
The Alaouites
French Protectorate
Independence
Hassan II and National Identity
A New Era
Historical Landmarks
Where To Go
Jemaa el-Fna and Around
Jemaa el-Fna
The Koutoubia Mosque
Souks
Souk Smarine and Rakhba Kedima
Kissaria
Mouassine
The Northern Medina
Madrassa Ben Youssef
Musée de Marrakech
Dar Bellarj
Maison de la Photographie
North of Place Ben Youssef
The Southern Medina
Bab Agnaou
Saadian Tombs
The Mellah and Place des Ferblantiers
Badi Palace
The Minbar
El-Bahia Palace
Museum Street
Guéliz and Hivernage
Guéliz
Hivernage
Gardens
The Palmeraie
Agdal Gardens
Menara
Majorelle Garden
La Mamounia
The Cyber Parc
Excursions From Marrakech
Lake Lalla Takerkoust and Ourika Valley
High Atlas
Cascades d’Ouzoud
Essaouira
The Medina and the Port
Mellah and Markets
What To Do
Shopping
Crafts
Antiques and Carpets
Jewellery
Clothes
Shoes and Leather
Books
Nightlife and Entertainment
Bars
Nightclubs
Cultural Life
Hammams and Spas
Sports
Swimming Pools
Cycling
Horse Riding
Trekking and Running
Golf
Hot Air Ballooning
Children’s Marrakech
Calendar of Events
Eating Out
Restaurants
Meal Times
Local Specialities
Bread
Couscous
Diffa
Dessert
Traditional Dishes
Drinks
Reading the Menu
To Help You Order...
...and Read the Menu
Restaurants
Jemaa el-Fna and Around
Northern Medina
Southern Medina
Guéliz
Hivernage
Around Marrakech
Essaouira
A–Z Travel Tips
A
Accommodation
Airport
B
Budgeting For Your Trip
C
Camping
Car Hire (see also Driving)
Climate
Clothing
Crime and Safety (See also Emergencies and Police)
D
Driving (see also Car Hire)
E
Electricity
Embassies and Consulates
Emergencies
G
Gay and Lesbian Travellers
Getting There (see also Airport)
Guides and Tours
H
Health and Medical Care
L
Language
M
Media
Money
O
Opening Times
P
Police (See also Crime and Safety, and Emergencies)
Post Office
Public Holidays
R
Religion
T
Telephones
Time Zones
Tipping
Toilets
Tourist Information
Transport
V
Visas and Entry Requirements
W
Websites
Recommended Hotels
Jemaa el-Fna and Around
Northern Medina
Southern Medina
Guéliz and Hivernage
Palmeraie
Ourika and High Atlas
Cascades d’Ouzoud
Essaouira
Marrakech’s Top 10 Attractions
Top Attraction #1
Clay Perry/Apa Publications
Koutoubia Mosque
Visible from almost everywhere in the city, the 12th-century minaret is one of Marrakech’s oldest and most distinct monuments. For more information, click here.
Top Attraction #2
Ming Tang-Evans/Apa Publications
Jemaa el-Fna
At dusk this becomes one of the world’s liveliest squares, with food stalls and a host of performers. For more information, click here.
Top Attraction #3
Ming Tang-Evans/Apa Publications
Essaouira
With its port, markets and beautiful medina, this makes a delightful excursion. For more information, click here.
Top Attraction #4
Ming Tang-Evans/Apa Publications
The souks
Colourful, noisy, exotic, exhausting, tempting, crowded, chaotic – a full blow to all the senses. For more information, click here.
Top Attraction #5
Ming Tang-Evans/Apa Publications
Madrassa Ben Youssef
The beautifully decorated 16th-century Qur’anic school is open to non-Muslims. For more information, click here.
Top Attraction #6
Clay Perry/Apa Publications
Ourika Valley
When the buzz of the medina becomes too much, head for this quiet and beautiful valley. For more information, click here.
Top Attraction #7
Clay Perry/Apa Publications
Guéliz
Colonial architecture, shopping and some of Morocco’s most exciting restaurants and nightlife. For more information, click here.
Top Attraction #8
Ming Tang-Evans/Apa Publications
Majorelle Garden
The contrasting electric blue walls make the green of French painter Jacques Majorelle’s – and later Yves Saint Laurent’s – exotic garden look all the greener. For more information, click here.
Top Attraction #9
Clay Perry/Apa Publications
Saadian Tombs
The 66 royal tombs are notable for their lavish Andalusian-style decoration. For more information, click here.
Top Attraction #10
Shutterstock
Badi Palace
It took an army of craftsmen more than 25 years to finish Ahmed el-Mansour’s splendid palace. For more information, click here.
A Perfect Day in Marrakech
9.00am
Breakfast
Bask in the calm of a Marrakech morning with hot Moroccan bread, fresh orange juice and coffee from the terrace of your riad or on the sunny roof of Kechmara in the new town.
10.00am
Imperial grandeur
Head to the golden tombs of the Saadian kings before the crowds arrive, then wander over to the enchanting Bahia Palace, where ornate salons and leafy courtyards are illuminated in the morning sun.
11.30am
Souk shopping
Dive into Marrakech’s famed souks – a colourful, exotic labyrinth crammed with everything from sequined babouches to hand-woven carpets. Punctuate the shopping at Café des Epices in the bustling Spice Square.
1.00pm
Lazy lunch
Stop for a bite to eat on a rooftop terrace overlooking the medina at Terrasse des Epices or Café Arabe , or spend a lazy hour or two by the pool at Beldi Country Club just outside town.
3.00pm
Art in the New Town
Explore the eclectic art galleries of Guéliz at Galerie 127, David Bloch Gallery, Matisse Gallery, Galerie Tindouf, Galerie Ré and Lawrence Arnott Gallery.
4.30pm
Tea and a hammam
Back in the medina, have a glass of mint tea at literary café Dar Cherifa , then treat yourself to a steamy traditional Moroccan hammam with full body ghassoul scrub and a rejuvenating massage with essential oils at Les Bains de Marrakech.
6.30pm
Sunset at Jemaa el-Fna
There is only one place to be in Marrakech at sunset and that’s in the heart and soul of the city – Jemaa el-Fna, where acrobats, storytellers, magicians and fragrant food stalls fill the square, transforming it into one of the greatest spectacles in the world. Wander through the square, or have a drink at Le Marrakchi which has great views over it.
8.00pm
Arabian Nights
Dine in one of Marrakech’s celebrated riad palace restaurants. At Dar Yacout, Dar Moha or La Maison Arabe , sit under a canopy of stars in a courtyard lit by a thousand lanterns.
10.30pm
Cocktails and dancing
Marrakech comes alive late at night and Le