Unlock the magic of Marrakech

Teeming with dancers, musicians and snake-charmers, this chaotic plaza is the beating heart of Marrakech.

Enclosed by ancient walls, the oldest quarter of the city is a UNESCO world heritage site.

This ornate mausoleum was built in the 16th century as the final resting place of the Saadi dynasty.

Bahia, or ‘The Beautiful,’ was built in the 19th century by the very best of Morocco’s craftsmen and is the blueprint for opulent Islamic style.

Enough remains of these stunning ruins to glimpse the meaning behind its name – 'the Incomparable.'

A labyrinth of spices, food and eye-catching goods, these bustling markets are the colourful essence of Morocco.

Built by French artist and flora expert, Jacques Majorelle, his gardens are one of the city’s most visited and beloved sites.

Tagine is a traditional North African Berber dish, named after the earthenware pot in which it is cooked.

Most homes in the medina don’t have the luxury of an oven, so bread is baked communally instead.

Just an hour from Marrakech lie the sublime heights and spectacular scenery of the Atlas Mountain range.

A lush valley nestled in the High Atlas Mountains, Ourika offers a cool escape from the city's intense heat.

Seven waterfalls cascade down the rocky hillside near this picturesque village.

Dotted through the valleys of the High Atlas, some villages date back to the 16th century.

Traditional Moroccan food often consists of vegetables, grains, and lamb flavored with colorful and bright local spices.

The highest in the Atlas, Mount Toubkal's peak rises over 4,000 metres into the sky.

The largest mosque in the city, Koutoubia’s minaret has inspired architecture throughout North Africa.

A koranic theological college, the Medersa is often labelled the most beautiful building in Marrakech - quite an accolade.

Just south of the Ben Youssef Mosque, this small shrine is the oldest monument in Marrakech.

A Moroccan speciality, the meat and spices in tangia are traditionally slow-cooked for hours in a public oven.