Cultural Experiences that Holidays to Marrakech Offer
by Amanda Sutcliffe Travel DealsMarrakech is a fascinating city in Morocco, which has
a history that spans thousands of years and offers several cultural attractions
for its visitors. While getting around in this city, you'll come across
majestic sandstone buildings, busy streets, and old markets. Known as the 'Red
City' owing to its buildings and ramparts that are made of red-shaded clay,
Marrakech has gained tremendous popularity among tourists since the 1960s. It
has also been visited by many of the popular celebrities mainly from the
entertainment industry, such as Sienna Miller and 'The Beatles'.
Your holidays
to Marrakech would allow you to explore the famous traditional markets
of the city, known as 'souks'. They are bustling markets frequented by locals
as well as tourists to buy some attractive items from the vibrant stalls. They
sell spices, carpets, leather goods, and many other things. You'll surely not
miss the architectural wonders during your time spent in the city. At different
places across Marrakech, you'll find elegant mosques, archways with intricate
carvings, and beautiful gardens. However, the most important place you must
visit while holidaying in the city is an old square called Jemaa el-Fna, which
has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Upon booking cheap
holidays to Marrakech, you'll have greater savings to spend while
exploring Jemaa el-Fna. The old square is also the busiest in the entire
African region. As you go around exploring this square, you'll certainly come
across some talented local entertainers like the fire-eaters, exotic belly
dancers, magicians, and snake-charmers. You can also have a great time during
the city's important events, such as the Popular Arts Festival and the
Marrakech Biennale. If you wish to indulge in some unusual activities while
touring the city, head to one of the golf courses or enjoy a refreshing bath at
a Turkish-style bathing place called ‘Hammam’.
During your cheap
holidays to Marrakech, you can also be a part of the cultural events held
in the city. Among them are art and film festivals, such as the Marrakech
International Film Festival. It is held every November and showcases the best
of Arab and African cinema. The film festival began in the year 2001 and has
developed over the years into one of the major global events. Another fantastic
event is the Marrakech International Magic Festival, which features
performances from the renowned wizards, conjurors, and illusionists. It is held
in the month of March every year for four days.
Another exciting event is the Marrakech Popular Arts
Festival, which is held annually in the month of July. Traditional Amazigh
music, Moroccan folk dancing, and numerous street performances are some of the
major highlights of this festival. A major festival in North Africa, which
focuses on photography, modern art, and films is the Marrakech Biennale. It has
become a huge success in recent times ever since it was first held in November
of 2005. This festival intends to unite artists from various disciplines and
offers a platform for displaying exhibits at several locations across the city.
You can also visit some interesting places while
enjoying your Agadir
holidays.
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