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Marrakech: the red city that bewitches
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Marrakech is best experienced in its medina, a UNESCO-listed maze of ochre lanes where the souks overflow with rugs, lanterns, leather and spices. Its beating heart is Jemaa el-Fna square, an open-air theatre since the 11th century: orange-juice sellers and snake charmers by day, a giant outdoor food court by night. Nearby stand the Bahia Palace with its tiled courtyards, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and the Koutoubia minaret, visible from across the city. For a breather, the modern Gueliz district, a legacy of the French era, lines up trendy cafes, art galleries and designer boutiques. A traditional hammam and a stay in a riad round out the experience.
Hitchcock shot an iconic scene of “The Man Who Knew Too Much” (1956) on Jemaa el-Fna square.
The Koutoubia minaret takes its name from the kutubiyyun, the booksellers whose souk once filled the square.
At Le Jardin Secret, a palace-riad in the medina, climb the tower for a sweeping view to the Koutoubia minaret.
The best seasons are March to May and October to November: summer often tops 40 °C while winters stay mild. The medina is walked on foot, so comfortable shoes are essential on the uneven cobbles; small beige petit taxis serve Gueliz and the airport, so insist on the meter or agree a fare first. Always haggle in the souks. As for connectivity, 4G and now 5G coverage is strong across the city, and most riads, cafes and restaurants offer decent wifi, though speeds can dip deep inside the covered alleyways.