Embark on a journey through Marrakech’s enchanting streets, where the old world meets the modern pace. Explore vibrant markets, ancient riads, and the majestic Atlas Mountains. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness, savor local delights, and experience the serene beauty of Essaouira’s Atlantic coast. Discover Morocco’s unique lifestyle, where time slows down, and every moment echoes with a constant beat.
A place in North Africa has developed a unique lifestyle that straddles the lazy east and the business event. Peace and quiet may be found beside the seashore, in historic city palaces, or in Berber villages.
Marrakech, the country’s third-largest city, awaits you amid the old city’s tangle of alleyways, beneath the openwork shadow of its copper lamps. It’s pink, with modest dwellings and mountains in the distance.
An open carriage driven by steam passes past on the street, not as a tourist attraction but as public transit. It’s nice to ride in a carriage with a measured click. It’s the same feeling throughout your visit in Morocco – time moves slowly, and the beat remains constant.
Marrakech: where to live and what to see
The city has several hotels, but the ancient riads – three-story residences with a roof terrace – are superior. The identical facades, no decorations, and learn about the status of inhabitants can only be the building’s size.
Start your stroll in Medina, the ancient town. The Qutubiya Mosque, the district’s highest structure. Only Qur’an-professed Muslims may enter, however anybody may view the minaret.
Morocco has its own way of doing things, and its minarets are no exception. Clear rectangles topped by a pyramid of balls. Our guide Zukhir described the mythology around these bullets. Each represents a global religion: Christianity, Islam, or Buddhism.
Having a guide walk you around Marrakech is the best way to see it all. The city’s busiest area is Medina. The market is filled with roots, dried flowers, and spice slides. Carts with huge, luscious, aromatic prickly pear fruits. Everyone is fleeing, yelling, and squeezing past donkeys carrying carts.
The carpet workshop is up the next tiny street. Intense colours and superb craftsmanship distinguish Moroccan carpets. They may be silk, have hundreds of hues, encase the ankle in lambskin, or combine five methods to create a map with hills, deserts, and unfathomable lakes.
Caravanserais, old caravan shelters, now trade venues for various kinds of cooperatives. The workshops are here. Marrakech is envious of heritage, therefore no cheap stamping. Master craftsmen create anything to their talents.
Where to have a snack
After dark, you must pass through Jemaa el-Fna. At this stage, formerly decapitated heads, now it hosts fakirs, snake charmers, fortune tellers, and Koran interpreters. There are various tents selling fried pork, boiling snails, and a tagine. Everywhere are large tables where people dine and socialise.
From the plaza, dining streets branch off. The lights provide a good night city view. To give you an idea of what the veranda looks like, La Salama, for example, provides Moroccan specialties (particularly a delicious leg of lamb!).
You may enjoy the city with a glass of local roses, since Morocco, a former French colony, is famous for its wine cellars.
Atlas Mountains
A trip to Marrakech without a day in the highlands is a crime. Inhale crisp mountain air as you loop up through almond and apple farms. The country’s riches are concealed in these mountains. Morocco does sell water to the rest of Africa.
It’s worth going to the summit of the Great Atlas for the deafening quiet and the slowing time. In each Berber settlement, you’ll find a guest riad with kind hosts and great meals – basic foods like tajine or shmatkus in the highlands look exceptionally good.
One or two days in the village, you’ll be ready to go up with a guide. Surprisingly, the Sahara awaited them.
Atlantic coast
You’re in Essaouira, a white and blue city with a pleasant temperature two hours later. The six-kilometer beach is visible from the street. So I want to go to this surging sea of sheep.
Because of the high winds, Essaouira has not become a tourist destination.
The city is packed with foreigners, some kiting, others simply watching. On one of the islands, like the local Alcatraz, the torture chamber was empty, and just the fortress village remained, delineated on the horizon. Walking through the harbour, you can observe fishing boats in the blue water and executive vessels with cedar sides. Look for a 1/4 sardine on each hook in the squid bait boxes.
Besides spices and seafood, the vast Souk Jadid market is simple to obtain argan oil – the world’s most expensive: argan trees grow only in the semi-desert, and Souveira does it excellently. Around the grove are traditional oil extraction cooperatives where you can purchase cosmetics and amla, a delightful argan oil, almond, and honey paste.
Argan trees are so strong that they can even feed goats, and their trunks can hold stones or a small forest. The herd often climbs trees, where goats perch like birds. This is rare to see.
However, Morocco is a land of contrasts, where civilizations collided to form a distinct worldview.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Morocco, with its harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, offers a tapestry of experiences that linger in the traveler’s heart. From the labyrinthine alleys of Marrakech to the majestic allure of the Atlas Mountains and the soothing Atlantic coast of Essaouira, each step unveils a new facet of this captivating country. Navigating through the vibrant markets, savoring local delicacies, and breathing in the crisp mountain air, Morocco transcends into a journey of profound cultural immersion. This North African gem, where time takes a leisurely pace, leaves an indelible mark on those who seek the richness of diversity and the allure of contrasts. Explore Morocco, where ancient echoes and contemporary rhythms dance in harmony, creating a travel narrative embedded in the soul’s memory. Uncover the magic, explore the hidden treasures, and let Morocco cast its spell, making your dream holiday an everlasting reality.