Marrakesh and the Atlas
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Marrakesh
Evening in Jemaa el-Fnaa reorders the day: snake charmers, grilled meats and stacks of orange juice.
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Beni Mellal
At the foot of the Middle Atlas, Beni Mellal anchors irrigation channels and the Ain Asserdoune springs park.
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Azilal
Hill town at the High Atlas’ northern edge, Azilal is a service point for gorges, cedar valleys and mountain treks.
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Essaouira
Wind and surf shape Essaouira: fortified ramparts and a busy fishing port line the Atlantic, while medina alleys host argan stalls and seafood grills.
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Jemaa el-Fnaa
Marrakech’s central square and open-air market in the medina hosts food stalls, storytellers, musicians and performers, shifting from daytime commerce to an evening food-and-entertainment scene.
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Ouzoud Falls
Ouzoud Falls in central Morocco tumble over stepped cliffs into plunge pools edged by olive groves.
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Majorelle Garden
Created by painter Jacques Majorelle and later restored by Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, the garden centers on cobalt-blue buildings, water features, cacti and a Berber museum.
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Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace in Marrakesh dates to the late 19th century and features decorated courtyards, carved stucco, zellij tilework and private gardens.
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Marrakesh and the Atlas at a Glance
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Square
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Vibrant Marrakech square with street food and performers
Garden
Majorelle Garden
Botanical garden in Marrakech featuring vibrant blue buildings
Building
Medina of Essaouira
Historic walled medina and active Atlantic fishing port
Palace
Bahia Palace
19th-century palace notable for intricate Islamic decoration
Tomb
Saadian Tombs
Historic royal mausoleums with decorative tilework
Mosque
Kutubiyya Mosque
Landmark 12th-century mosque near Marrakech medina
Mountain
Toubkal
Highest peak in Morocco and North Africa
Mountains
High Atlas
Major Moroccan mountain range including Toubkal
Cave
Jebel Irhoud
Paleolithic archaeological site with early Homo sapiens fossils
Waterfall
Ouzoud Falls
Series of dramatic waterfalls amid olive groves
Stadium
Marrakesh Stadium
Large multiuse stadium in Marrakesh, hosts football.
National Park
Toubkal National Park
High Atlas national park home to Mount Toubkal