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| | | | Review by Kashif Rahman from Bedford
Going to marakech is to experience something different. You will come across people different backgrounds and different life experience. For people who enjoy Cultural holidays, its a must. Even if you like the beach it still worth making the journey for a day trip.
Review by Andy Young from London
The souks and Marrakech in general are totally chaotic. The local dealers are clearly feeling the credit crunch as they were constantly trying to urge us into their small shops to buy, in some cases quite aggresively and beggars are rampant and on one occasion we were left with a "f**k you" comment when the beggar boy decided 10MAD wasn't enough for him and demanded paper money, not coins.
Review by Simon Holmes from London
Hectic, busy and chaotic - loved it. The markets were a real contrast to the peace and serenity of the riads where its cool and relaxed.
Review by Julie Royce from Thames Ditton
I would recommend the tips outlined in the Lonely Planet guide to Morocco for advice on how to deal with the local sales patter and haggling etc in Marrakech. We found that a friendly but firm approach with a bit of 'streetwisdom' gained from the guide book did the trick and we didn't feel at all hassled by the experience as a result. In fact we had many laughs with the locals whose view of Englishness was largely gained from television programmes such as Little Britain and Only Fools and Horses!
Review by Denise Stultz from London
It's good to travel with an open mind and not with any preconception about a place. We really enjoyed Marrakech and dodging the snake charmers!!!!!!
Review by Bert Magnee from Made/Nederland
Marrakech itself is overwelming, crowded, amazing, but also sometimes scaring when you get lost (and you will surely get lost) and there are only arabic speaking people near.
We stayed near Lalla takerkouste, which lies 35 km. south and that was very quiet and beautifull
Review by Nick Dixon from Manchester
Marrakech is a fascinating city of different cultures, a mix of language and peoples; the experience of the medina and the hustle and bustle, the haggling, the friendliness of the people and the stimulating sights and smells is in sharp contract to the nearby silent beauty of the Atlas mountains. A lovely place for a winter break!
Review by Ieuan Rhys from Cardiff
Marrakech is a buzzing location. Busy, busy,busy. With it's colourful souks and people it makes this Moroccan city one place you have to see before you die. The people are friendly and helpful and in the main square - they will try to sell you anything and everything. But this is all part of the Marrakech way of life and it's so much fun.
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| | Destination Guide : Marrakech |
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| | | A land of minarets and magic |  | Why go on holiday to Marrakech?
For the magical, fairytale ambience of the burnt-orange old town, with its minarets, souks and squares; its gardens, cuisine and the spectacular backdrop of the Atlas Mountains.
How much will it cost?
British Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Air Europa and British Midland all fly direct to Marrakech with cheapest return fares from London (journey time is three and a half hours) starting from £200.
Three-star rooms in the modern area of the city cost from £30 per night. A five star-room at the Sheraton in the heart of the historic old town costs from £83 a night in peak season.
Seven day packages with flights and accommodation start from £320.
When should I go?
Unless you're used to the overwhelming midsummer heat (daytime temperatures in August average 40C) travel outside that month.
Winter temperatures rarely fall below 15C, rainfall is minimal all year round and spring sees the Atlas Mountains behind the city covered in flowers.
Who's it for?
The "Pearl Of The South" or "Rose City" is not for package holiday fans. There are plenty of western style hotels but the culture shock once outside your hotel haven may be too dramatic for unadventurous travellers.
With its comparatively short journey time from the UK, it's the perfect spot for an exotic weekend break and a great chance to pick up some unusual gifts in one of the hundreds of fascinating market stalls.
What are the must-sees?
Marrakech's star attraction is the bewitching central square, Djemaa El Fna, a dusty terracotta performance space with an ever-changing cast of snake charmers, fortune tellers, fire-eaters, acrobats and dancers.
Surrounding this intoxicating North African arena is the most bizarre of bazaars; a vast network of shadowy alleys, crammed with market stalls of every description selling herbs and spices, lotions and potions, carpets and candles, jewellery and metalwork and everything in between.
Also decorating the ancient quarter with their finely chiselled finesse are the Almoravid-style Koubba Ba'adiyn mosque, the mesmerising Koutoubia mosque and the Palais Dar Si Said (Museum of Moroccan Arts).
What will I spend?
As a rough guide: litre of petrol 50p, four-mile taxi ride about £2, bottle of beer £1, moderately priced restaurant meal with wine £10, roll of film £1.50.
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