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Marrakesh or Marrakech (Amazigh: Murakush, Arabic مراكش Murrakush), known as the “Red City”, is a city / wilaya with a population of 1036500 (as of 2006), the capital of the mid-southwestern Moroccan economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz (#11), near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Until a few decades ago, Morocco was known as Kingdom of Marrakesh by Arabs, Persians and Europeans. European names of Morocco, Marruecos, Maroc, Marokko..etc are directly derived from the Berber word Murakush. Marrakesh city has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco and also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Djemaa el Fna. The square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers, dancers, and musicians, as well as drug lords by day; By night, the square turns into food stalls, becoming a huge open-air restaurant with busy life that include the infamous Ladies of the Night (prostitutes). Like many North African and Middle Eastern cities, Marrakech comprises both an old fortified city (the médina) and an adjacent modern city (called Gueliz). It is served by Ménara International Airport (RAK is the code for the airport) and a rail link to Casablanca and the north. bbtv broadbandtv marrakech marrakesh powersports powerdocs cities city world morocco nature travel tour tourism history ancient discovery destinations landmark culture civilization building structure background adventure ctw CTW
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Marrakech Riads: Location Matters

Article by Racquel Balao-as

Mesmerizing architectural design, exceptional service quality, and superb amenities.

Every traveler would agree that these three are the primary standards in choosing the best accommodation. It is a guaranteed luxurious experience if one can find a Riad accommodation in Marrakech that possesses these outstanding characteristics. However, would it be better if you can add excitement and adventure to that luxurious stay in a Marrakech Riad. How? Location is the key.

A Marrakech Riad’s location will determine how many spectacular attractions you can visit and what activities are waiting to become memorable experiences. A strategically situated Riad can also save you time, energy, and money. The Marrakech Riads’ location is considered strategic when it has the following attributes:

1. Nearby AttractionsIf your chosen Marrakech Riad’s location is near the city’s main attractions, then you’re in for a real treat. Imagine having to simply walk to the famous Jemaa l-Fna square and watch snake charmers play with their not-so-friendly pets. Easily gain access to the alluring Majorelle Garden and amuse yourself with its rare collection of fascinating fauna, flora, and Islamic art objects. Be the first in line to witness the breathtaking structure of the El Badi Palace. All these without having to fish money from your pocket to pay for a taxi ride. These are just some of the privileges granted to those travelers who are wise enough to book in a strategically located Riad. Example of this is the Riad Farnatchi located at the Rue Souk el Fassis, Marrakech. This luxurious Riad is just an eight-minute walk from the Jemaa l-Fna square.

2. Ubiquitous Shops AroundMarrakech souks are famous for their quality Moroccan products which are sold at very reasonable prices. You can hop off from one souk to another and shop to your heart’s desire without having to worry about time. If you already bought a lot of items, you can always pause for a while to deposit them at your rented Riad. After dropping them off, you can continue shopping and splurge on fine Moroccan goodies.

See? A Marrakech Riad’s location, if situated in a spot where shops are ubiquitous, can really lessen the hassles of a traveling shopaholic. So, give yourself a pleasurable Moroccan travel experience by finding a Riad that has easy access to Marrakech shops and stores. Example of this is the Riad Yasmine, which is located at the heart of the lively medina. It is just a five-minute walk from the city’s souks and is standing right next to a taxi station, so hitching a cab will never be a problem.

3. Excellent Dining EstablishmentsMost of the Riads in Marrakech include the serving of Moroccan cuisines to their guests as part of their services. Although the most luxurious Riad can offer any kind of dish your appetite craves for, you can engage yourself with a little adventure by trying out the dishes served outside your Riad.

Remember this – every Marrakech dining establishment has a delicious surprise waiting for you to be discovered, so do not miss out on it! If you are a budget-conscious traveler who does not want to spend big bucks on fine dining, then head to the food stalls instead! In fact, these stalls put up on the streets of Marrakech top the expert travelers’ list of the best dining destinations in Marrakech! The Riad Lotus Ambre in the Quartier Ksour-Medina is the place to go to if you want those delicious dishes just within reach.

About the Author

Racquel Balao-as is an in-house writer for the online media company Intelligraph Corporation. She finds great pleasure in visiting and discovering enchanting destinations such as Morroco. For more information on Marrakech Riads, visit http://www.morocco-emotions.com

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