The Many Wonders Of Marrakech

A city of splendour, where tradition meets modernity and the red richness of the earth contrasts with flourishing gardens, Marrakech offers more than you can imagine. With markets, museums, art, food, monuments and much more, Marrakech is Morocco’s souvenir mecca, whether taking home treasured memories or handcrafted treasures.

Step back in time with a stroll through the medina or old town. Tightly-packed buildings form a maze of cobbled streets and the local markets give shop owners an opportunity to sell their crafts and goods. Your senses will be amazed by the sights, sounds and aromas as you browse the stalls of spices, scarves and ceramics. It’s in the Place Jema El Fna of the medina quarter that you’ll be able to witness the talents of the street performers, hear the tales of the storytellers and watch the wonder of the magician with his secret potions.

Contemporary Marrakech can be found in the luxury shops, cafes and restaurants of Gueliz, the perfect location to sit with an ice cream or refreshing drink as the daytime heat gets the better of you. Renowned for its sensual cuisine, Marrakech offers both classic and different varieties of couscous, pastry delights like the pastille and beef briouats, harira soup made with lentils and chickpeas, and the famous meat, chicken or fish stew otherwise known as the tagine.

When it comes to downtime, you can relax in your hotel swimming pool, chill out in the Marrakech palm grove or bring a picnic basket of your market goods to the ornamental lake in Menara.

Or, how about a festival? Taking advantage of the incredible destination that is Marrakech, Oasis is to put it on the festival map later this year when a tidal wave of dance acts take over Fellah Hotel on 11th-13th September. Set in the luxurious surroundings of the hotel with spectacular mountain views, DJ Harvey, Ame, Adriatique, Axel Boman, BLOND:ISH, DJ Tennis and Will Saul will debut Oasis to the festival crowd over three fantastic days, to close the summer in style. There’ll also be B2B set from Chloe and Michael Mayer, and Guy Gerber and Matthew Dear. Ticket-holders will get the chance to relax in the pool, dance the night away, and soak up the Moroccan sun.

Whether you’re visiting for the cuisine, markets, weather, music or complete Moroccan experience, Marrakech holds so much, you’d be mad to miss it.

Find out more about Oasis at theoasisfest.com