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Marrakech
Spice-scented souks and riad courtyards
Overview
Why travelers love Marrakech
A sensory feast of terracotta walls, labyrinthine souks and rooftop sunsets. Bargain for lanterns and rugs, unwind in a hammam and venture to the Atlas Mountains or Agafay desert.
Best time
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Currency
MAD
Language
Arabic, French
Flight from NYC
~7 hours
Highlights
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1Square
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Storytellers, food stalls and snake charmers.
2Garden
Jardin Majorelle
Cobalt-blue garden once owned by YSL.
3History
Bahia Palace
19th-century palace with intricate zellige.
4Adventure
Agafay Desert
Stony desert camps and camel rides at dusk.
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