4 excursion ideas from Marrakech

Marrakech, the ocher and fairytale city, thanks to its historical monuments witnessing a glorious history, its dry climate and above all the kindness and kindness of its inhabitants always smiling.Envie to know more? In this article, we take you to the discovery of the city of the Thousand and One Nights and its surroundings.
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A place full of surprises

 

Jamaâ El Fna is a destination for all magic, and tells its storytellers, dancers, water sellers and snake charmers, the history of Morocco from yesterday and today while subduing its visitors by Its charm which begins in the morning and finds its height only in the evening. Do not hesitate to taste the local specialties offered by the many stalls. If you take the time to chat with the merchants, you will definitely see pictures of celebrities coming to eat there.

 

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Balloon flight at sunrise

 

While drinking your coffee, you will be able to contemplate the nature that wakes up gently. Even before leaving the ground, you will already have the head in the clouds. Then the balloon rises in the air! From a Berber village, you will fly over the most beautiful landscapes, pushed by a light breeze. An hour later, back on the mainland, you can enjoy a delicious traditional breakfast in a tent facing the Atlas Mountains. An unforgettable experience !

 

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The sumptuous gardens

 

Magnificent garden created by the painter Jacques Majorelle who lived in Marrakech from 1924. The Majorelle garden was bought and restored by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980. Cactus, bougainvillea, bamboo plantations and plants from five continents. Colored and full of freshness, the Majorelle garden is full of poetry. The artist's studio, painted in a bright blue-purple (blue called "Majorelle"), contrasts with the colors of the vegetation. It now houses a small museum.

 

Taste the authentic flavors of Marrakech

You have the choice to taste the incomparable flavors of Moroccan or international cuisine. Everything is possible in Marrakech: a dinner in the biggest restaurants or in a more modest under the stars in the Jemaâ El Fna.
However, do not leave Marrakech without having tried the great local specialty, the Tangia Marrakchia, a real institution. It is not only its ingredients, but its cooking mode that make it all its flavor