{"id":397,"date":"2025-09-23T21:46:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T18:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/?p=397"},"modified":"2025-09-27T21:08:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T18:08:59","slug":"marrakech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/marrakech\/","title":{"rendered":"Marrakech Travel Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-397\" data-postid=\"397\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-397 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"jvjh28\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_jvjh28 tb_first tf_w\">\n            <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_wj4728 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_km9128   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Marrakech Travel Notes: My Stories From the Red City<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_fztc28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-906\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/new_logo_white.png\" alt=\"Aleks blog\" width=\"107\" height=\"40\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_iilp28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_ymb428 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_lf2i28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Of all the cities in Morocco, Marrakech and <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/tangier\/\">Tangier<\/a> were my favorites.<\/p>\n<p>Marrakech boasts the most pleasant medina (the old historical quarter) \u2014 it&#8217;s spacious, not overcrowded, with intriguing market rows and, of course, the constant hustle and bustle of the vast Jemaa el-Fnaa square.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_14q628 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_q3e728 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_6a9628   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1331 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-5.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_sid228 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_67b628 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_04nb28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>How to Get There<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_9u6c28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_rab728 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_617u28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>We arrived in Marrakech by CTM bus from Agadir. The CTM bus station is about 1 km from the Marrakech train station, while the Supratours bus station is adjacent to the train station. Since we were planning to take a train to Fes in two days, we decided to walk to the train station and purchase our tickets in advance.<\/p>\n<p>For those planning to drive around Morocco, I found <a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tpx.lu\/anqhaKfN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LocalRent<\/a> to be a reliable option.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/fes\/\">Getting lost in Fes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/morocco-transport\/\">How to travel in Morocco by bus, train, taxi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alternatively, you can fly directly into Marrakech. There are numerous Ryanair flights available.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/get-from-rak\/\">How to get from Marrakech airport to city center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From the train station, we took a taxi to the medina. After some negotiation, we agreed on a fare of 20 dirhams. Inside the medina and on Jemaa el-Fnaa square, cars aren&#8217;t allowed. We were dropped off near one of the gates and walked to our hotel, which took about 10 minutes.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_yoxo28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_idzm28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_codw28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1941 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ro3u28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_1lpd28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_83ni28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Where to Stay in Marrakech<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve been to Marrakech twice. The first time I stayed right in the center, in the pedestrian part of the medina. The second time, I stayed near Jemaa el-Fnaa square, but in the part you can reach by taxi.<\/p>\n<p>The first time we booked Riad Tamazout. A good riad\u2014small but clean and cozy rooms, hot water, we were there in January and it was warm, with the AC used for heating, Wi-Fi worked fine. Breakfast was served on the rooftop terrace, quite filling. The hosts were excellent\u2014no scams, and the owner spoke good English. I recommend this riad, or look for something nearby. The riad is located just 100 meters from Jemaa el-Fnaa, which makes it a great choice for those coming to the city for a few days.<\/p>\n<p>We found the riad on our own. Google Maps locates everything perfectly. The main thing is not to panic and not to give in to \u201chelpers,\u201d who will definitely pester you with offers of assistance. The GPS may glitch for a short while, but it will eventually reposition you. I described all this in detail in my post <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=420&amp;action=edit\" aria-label=\"\u00abMorocco Without Worries\u00bb (\u0418\u0437\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0442\u044c)\">Morocco Without Worries<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>The second time, I decided I didn\u2019t really want a full immersion in authenticity, but I still wanted to be close to the center. I stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/privateperson\/8tARZQvzEb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chems Hotel<\/a>. It\u2019s just a five-minute walk to the Koutoubia and the main square. The location is excellent \u2014 quiet, with a closed-off area and a swimming pool, and you can call a taxi right up to the entrance. The rooms have balconies. But there\u2019s a small nuance\u2026 The rooms are rather worn out. Not terrible, just old. But it\u2019s cheap.<\/p>\n<p>So if <strong>I come to Marrakech again, I\u2019ll look for accommodation in this area<\/strong> <strong>or stay here again.<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_6as828 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_k1n428 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_s2ky28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1942 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-25.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ofg528 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_p9ca28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_tu5628   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>What to See in Marrakech<\/h2>\n<p>Marrakech is the fourth-largest city in Morocco after Casablanca, Rabat, and Fes. It sits at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Throughout its history, starting from the 11th century, Marrakech has competed with Fes for the right to be the country\u2019s main city. Even the name of the country, the toponym \u201cMorocco,\u201d comes from the Spanish pronunciation of Marrakech (Marruecos). To this day, Morocco is still called Marrakech in some Eastern countries\u2014Iran, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n<p>There were periods in history when the country split into two parts, with Fes as the capital in the north and Marrakech in the south. Perhaps Rabat, the modern capital of the kingdom, was chosen as a compromise between these two imperial cities.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_yg9l28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_r4ud28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_l37928   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1936 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-18.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1ztq28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_s2ue28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bcbd28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Main Attractions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bab Agnaou Gate<\/li>\n<li>Koutoubia Mosque<\/li>\n<li>Saadian Tombs<\/li>\n<li>El Badi Palace<\/li>\n<li>Bahia Palace<\/li>\n<li>Ali Ben Youssef Medersa<\/li>\n<li>Dar Si Said Museum<\/li>\n<li>La Mamounia Hotel<\/li>\n<li>Jardin Majorelle<\/li>\n<li>Jemaa el-Fnaa Square<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_4evo28 last\">\n                    <!-- module plain text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-plain-text tb_udiw244 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=11mKzM8b6P7EEqo46DsaiG8QXJYVXvXI&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module plain text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_4r2a28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_i8t728 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_v00228   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1939 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-22.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_hybh28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_jfof28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_74r528   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>All of these attractions can be visited on foot in a single day. The only exception is the Majorelle Garden, which requires a taxi ride.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, I\u2019m going to save you a lot of time and money! There\u2019s really no point in going inside all these palaces. But the main issue is that the entrance fees are ridiculously expensive. Everything costs roughly \u20ac10. In the past, entry to each palace was just 10 dirhams. Now the price for foreigners has been increased, and to see everything as a couple, you\u2019ll have to pay a solid sum. And honestly, there\u2019s nothing much to see inside.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>El Badi Palace \u2013 the gates are open, and the ticket office is nearby. Just walk up to the gates and look at the ruins\u2014you definitely won\u2019t feel like buying a ticket and climbing over stones under the sun. Only for hardcore archaeology fans.<\/li>\n<li>Saadian Tombs \u2013 you can\u2019t get close to the actual tombs, only view them from a distance.<\/li>\n<li>Bahia Palace \u2013 this isn\u2019t a palace in the way we normally think of one. It\u2019s more like the courtyards of a large house, plus a big area with a non-functioning fountain. It\u2019s very cramped and crowded with tourists. If you want to take photos with an \u201cOriental\u201d vibe, it\u2019s fine\u2014you\u2019ll find pretty doors, windows, and mosaics. Entry costs \u20ac10.<\/li>\n<li>Majorelle Garden \u2013 famous because Yves Saint Laurent once restored it. Today there\u2019s a small museum dedicated to him and a shop with cosmetics priced sky-high. The garden itself is a small plot with bushes, a few cacti, and palms. Basically, it\u2019s what you\u2019d find in the free park near the Koutoubia Mosque. Entry to Majorelle Garden is \u20ac15.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also went to the Marrakech History Museum.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s basically what you can see there: a few small rooms with paintings.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_jusj28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_v4xv28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bylu280   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-53.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakesh\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-51.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakesh\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1sa728 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_kqsf28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_uxyj28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>According to pictures and descriptions, the Ali Ben Youssef Medersa (a religious college) should be interesting with its beautiful wall and door ornaments, but it\u2019s closed for renovation\u2014at least that\u2019s what the banner says.<\/p>\n<p>Now let\u2019s go through the places I liked and would recommend visiting.<\/p>\n<h3>Jemaa el-Fnaa Square<\/h3>\n<p>The main square of Marrakech.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and appears on many \u201cmust-see\u201d lists.<\/p>\n<p>In the morning, there\u2019s nothing particularly interesting here. But at sunset, it transforms incredibly. Take note of the view now and compare it to the evening.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_2v3928 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_cwi828 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_dykc28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1923 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-3.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_5u3828 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_i8dz28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_y99x28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The name Jemaa el-Fnaa means \u201csquare without a mosque.\u201d Until the 19th century, the square was used for slave trade and executions, so another meaning is \u201cassembly of the dead.\u201d<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_gg7l28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_w9p528 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zmqg28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1928 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-9.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_6t2q28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_iexn28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_aqeo28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>We walk across the square toward the Koutoubia Mosque, visible in the distance.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_o2ql28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_jcn728 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_opk028   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1925 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-6.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_dw3e28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_le6d28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_n5bo28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Between Jemaa el-Fnaa and the mosque, there\u2019s a parking area for horse-drawn carriages. They sleep and relieve themselves there, so the smell is exactly as expected.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_7ybg28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_e56828 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_mv0028   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1927 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-8.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_8g8z28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_ypvm28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_16g528   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Koutoubia Mosque<\/h2>\n<p>This is the largest mosque in Marrakech, with a 69-meter minaret, built in the 12th century. Inside the tower is a staircase wide enough for the muezzin to ride up on a horse. The name of the mosque translates as the \u201cBooksellers\u2019 Mosque,\u201d probably because books were once sold on stalls in the square nearby.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t enter the mosque, but it\u2019s worth seeing from the outside and walking around to sit in the park for a while.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1gsa28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_u6uc28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_q1tf28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1929 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-10.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_05n128 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_ebk528 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zrl828   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Bab Agnaou Gate<\/h3>\n<p>All routes into the medina\u2014the old part of Marrakech\u2014lead through gates. One of them is Bab Agnaou, built in the 12th century. It served as a ceremonial entrance to the fortified city.<\/p>\n<p>In Berber, Bab Agnaou translates as \u201chornless ram.\u201d Originally, there were two towers on the gate, which were later destroyed. This left a \u201chornless ram.\u201d Do you see the ram?<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_3al628 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_bssa28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4ohl28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1932 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-14.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_9kwn28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_bam428 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qw6o28   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>A short walk from the gate brings us to the Moulay el Yazid Mosque and the Saadian Tombs. From there, you can either visit other attractions or finally start exploring the locals.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_zse028 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_0na128 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nsvc18   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-15.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakesh\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-19.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakesh\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_tkvh28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_qbbv28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ezt828   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Bahia Palace<\/h3>\n<p>Built in the 19th century for a vizier, at the time it was a true symbol of luxury. There are many halls, inner courtyards, wood carvings, tiles, and mosaics. As I mentioned, if you arrive early before the crowds, you can take a photoshoot (don\u2019t be shy, my little Instagram lovers) in the style of an Oriental fairy tale.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_z28h28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_823228 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_flz128   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24291 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marrakesh2023-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448 \u0414\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0435\u0446 \u0411\u0430\u0445\u0438\u044f\" width=\"1100\" height=\"816\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24293 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marrakesh2023-17.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448 \u0414\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0435\u0446 \u0411\u0430\u0445\u0438\u044f\" width=\"1100\" height=\"826\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24292 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marrakesh2023-11.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448 \u0414\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0435\u0446 \u0411\u0430\u0445\u0438\u044f\" width=\"1100\" height=\"816\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ypju28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_tyuf28 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_j221644 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-2-769x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-400\" title=\"Marrakech\" alt=\"Marrakech\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-2-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-2-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-2.jpg 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_dhp4434 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_kvur433 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-3-769x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-401\" title=\"Marrakech\" alt=\"Marrakech\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-3-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-3-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-3.jpg 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_h2h171 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_iigg71 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_2y8l188 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-9-760x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-402\" title=\"Marrakech\" alt=\"Marrakech\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-9-760x1024.jpg 760w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-9-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-9-768x1035.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-9.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_djwh71 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_g5ev493 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-12-769x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-403\" title=\"Marrakech\" alt=\"Marrakech\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-12-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-12-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-12-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/marrakesh2023-12.jpg 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_6cs4806 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_82ek806 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_92wb806   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Medina and Marrakech Market<\/h3>\n<p>The most interesting part is, of course, the market. A huge bazaar where you can wander for hours. I love this. Since it was my first market in Morocco, it was especially fascinating\u2014Fes was less interesting, and later I didn\u2019t feel like seeing others.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_pwuy28 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_pgwc28 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_aig528   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1964 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-47.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_wgax27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_qkql27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_hrdv27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>As with all such markets, items are grouped by category\u2014not all mixed together. Separate rows sell carpets, then leather bags, fabrics, pottery, etc.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_xrkr27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_wc2y27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3lhb27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1947 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-30.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bqrm27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_m6e827 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_viy327   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>What to Buy in Morocco<\/h2>\n<p>Morocco is the first country where I didn\u2019t buy anything :).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I intended to buy a bag, but all leather goods looked like they were made following fashion from 1756.<\/li>\n<li>Carpets and cushions are beautiful, but I don\u2019t have a palace at home.<\/li>\n<li>Plates and dishes are cute, but how to carry them back?<\/li>\n<li>Babouches \u2013 colorful leather slippers with pointed ends, for men and women. Look good in pictures, but feel awful in hand. Best as a gift.<\/li>\n<li>Djellaba \u2013 traditional Berber robes with a hood, usually made of thick, warm fabric. I tried a few on but realized I wouldn\u2019t wear them outside Morocco, and my closet isn\u2019t endless. Only buy as a gift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_j4ii27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_0rx627 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_i73y27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1948 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-31.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_u5cq27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_n60127 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5ysq27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>If you plan to shop, Marrakech is the best place\u2014selection is bigger than in Fes, and markets in other cities are much smaller. In Tangier, for example, you won\u2019t find as many djellabas.<\/p>\n<p>The most interesting thing at the Marrakech market is watching the locals.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ze4p27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_d4zq27 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_uoll470 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-48.jpg\" title=\"Marrakech Travel Notes\" alt=\"Marrakech Travel Notes\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_qus1644 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_jy67354 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-33.jpg\" title=\"Marrakech Travel Notes\" alt=\"Marrakech Travel Notes\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_llat27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_5ufx27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_oa6827   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>We exited the medina unnoticed; the surroundings are interesting too. We decided to snack on mandarins\u2014a vendor gave us 2 kg for 5 dirhams. How they sell them to locals, I never figured out. For tourists, the price varies. And, of course, we bought some spices.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_vzam27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_ejom27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wo2m215   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-43.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakesh\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-42.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakesh\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-1.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakesh\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-23.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakesh\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_3bod27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_cak627 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_32x527   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>We wandered back through the narrow alleys of the medina. Local teenagers started trying their \u201cscam\u201d routine: \u201cWhere are you going? There\u2019s nothing there, the market\u2019s the other way, I\u2019m your guide now.\u201d They were promptly rejected, but followed us for another 50 meters, mumbling, before realizing they wouldn\u2019t get paid and leaving.<\/p>\n<p>After a while, I noticed some local had been following us. We stopped, and he did the usual spying thing from a distance like in a bad spy movie. His intentions were unclear. I didn\u2019t want to play along, so I approached him, photographed him on my phone, and pretended to make a call. The Moroccan immediately ran off. After some more wandering in the maze of streets, we turned on navigation and returned to the market and the square.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_g23s27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_cv6w27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_j6rv855   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-32.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakesh\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-37.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakesh\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_4qa127 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_wxds27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_o87y27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Where to Eat in Marrakech<\/h2>\n<p>By chance, we found a really great restaurant. We went there twice. It turned out to be the tastiest place of our entire trip in Morocco!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_y5tl27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_tr4o27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_jbp827   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7440 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/marrakesh_food-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_jluc27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_c7rs27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zd1f27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/VdUHV8S9YEMPgefBA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p>No menu, staff don\u2019t speak English, but it\u2019s very simple. Main dishes include tanjia, minced meat, and sheep heads. Everyone eats them. For starters, there are olives.<\/p>\n<p>All food is displayed at the entrance. You can point at the tanjia pots or at tables where locals are sitting and show the staff what you want. The staff is friendly and will guide you.<\/p>\n<p>Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha has four floors; if there\u2019s no space on the first floor, go up. The restroom is on the third floor.<\/p>\n<p>Tanjia is served everywhere in Morocco, but at Chez Lamine, it\u2019s a different experience. Meat is placed in a clay pot with spices, salt, olive oil, herbs, filled with water, and cooked for 8 hours.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_9f5y27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_kws727 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_c34u205 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/marrakesh_food-4.jpg\" title=\"Marrakech Travel Notes\" alt=\"Marrakech Travel Notes\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_imsx418 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_lrol755 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/marrakesh_food-5.jpg\" title=\"Marrakech Travel Notes\" alt=\"Marrakech Travel Notes\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_7usd27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_msfx27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_c4dy27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The meat comes out incredibly tender and juicy\u2014it melts in your mouth. Dip bread in the sauce\u2014om-nom-nom, delicious!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_s53t27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_b38h27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xvzs27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7435 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/marrakesh_food-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_mc4e27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_p7ph27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ue6m27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Jemaa el-Fnaa in the Evening<\/h2>\n<p>Returning to the square: empty in the morning, by evening it\u2019s filled with food stalls. This happens every day, not just Fridays or Saturdays.<\/p>\n<p>Under hundreds of tents, food is grilled and prepared until almost morning. But don\u2019t rush to eat\u2014this is Morocco, where they try to trick tourists at every step.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_2zie27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_49nk27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nmo027   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1975 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-58.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448 \u0414\u0436\u0430\u043c\u043c\u0430-\u044d\u043b\u044c-\u0424\u043d\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_v9lb27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_vll727 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_k5wq27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Each stall has its own touts, who may grab your hands to pull you inside. Avoid \u201cfree drink\u201d offers\u2014they only apply with large orders. Once seated, small snacks like olives and sauce are brought for an extra charge. Bread on the table also costs extra. Check the menu for prices. If you don\u2019t eat, insist that it\u2019s removed. Couscous, tagine, and other dishes aren\u2019t great here. Cooking takes a long time, and there\u2019s usually a mandatory service fee.<\/p>\n<p>Try something unusual \u2014 snails, sheep heads, or sweets. For a proper meal, it\u2019s better to eat at a regular restaurant. Or treat this as an entertaining attraction.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_j09z27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_ubnp27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_w1a127   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7434 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/marrakesh_food-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_5x7e27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_faef27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_u1pr27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>All the action in Marrakech begins in the evening around the food tents. Every day, locals perform small street shows: fortune-telling, spirit sessions, shell games, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Crowds gather around the first \u201cshow,\u201d and as night falls, more appear across the square.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_a2pw27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_zxdv27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_48ur27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7494 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/morocco_marrakech-57.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448 \u0414\u0436\u0430\u043c\u043c\u0430 \u044d\u043b\u044c \u0424\u043d\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_8y9427 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_mbfw27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3sw227   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Understand that everything is meant to make money. If a group in traditional costumes is singing and you want to record them, you must pay. No exceptions. Water sellers in traditional clothing may offer photos for 5 dirhams\u2014then the next photo costs 100. Even selfies can trigger complaints. So either don\u2019t provoke or be ready to pay.<\/p>\n<p>Always have small change\u2014keep 1-dirham coins in your pocket. People will bother you near various shows; don\u2019t be stingy \ud83d\ude09 But don\u2019t pay water carriers!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_rmf727 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_87kt27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ci3227   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1979 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-62.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448 \u0414\u0436\u0430\u043c\u043c\u0430-\u044d\u043b\u044c-\u0424\u043d\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_4two27 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_peac27 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_36gx27   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The best viewpoint is the second floor of Le Grand Balcon, where we sat. To get in, everyone must buy mint tea, caf\u00e9 noir, or a soda for about 50 dirhams.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can dine at Argana Restaurant, near the tower. It\u2019s known for the tragic 2011 incident when a terrorist left a guitar with explosives inside. Seventeen people died.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_q2o626 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_ww0g26 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2po626   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1977 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-60.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448 \u0414\u0436\u0430\u043c\u043c\u0430-\u044d\u043b\u044c-\u0424\u043d\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_gypi26 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_ss4x26 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2q7226   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>But don\u2019t linger too long\u2014the street performers start gathering below!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_e9j926 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_whki26 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_iyfd26   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1976 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco_marrakech-59.jpg\" alt=\"\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0448 \u0414\u0436\u0430\u043c\u043c\u0430-\u044d\u043b\u044c-\u0424\u043d\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" \/><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_zi9h26 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_pqnz26 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_x9rt26   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>One full day in Marrakech is optimal.<\/p>\n<p>On the second day, you can rent a car or take local tours to <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpx.lu\/DvVXxsBT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ouzoud Falls<\/a>, or the most popular destination\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpx.lu\/NXGYpSwl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Merzouga Desert<\/a> (3-days trip).<\/p>\n<p>None of that particularly interested me \u2014 I\u2019ve seen waterfalls and deserts before. Instead, I chose something closer to Marrakech: the Agafay Desert. I booked <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpx.lu\/IqmHtBGE\">a tour<\/a> that included transfer from hotel, a short camel ride, dinner under the open sky, and, once it got completely dark, traditional Berber songs and dances around the fire. It was a great way to experience the Moroccan atmosphere without a long journey.<\/p>\n<p>So the next stop was <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/fes\/\">Fes<\/a>!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1nl1593 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_bazc594 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qjtq594   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>More travel stories from Morocco:<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module post -->\n<div  class=\"module module-post tb_gvbv594 \">\n    <div  class=\"builder-posts-wrap loops-wrapper grid4 masonry boxed tf_rel tf_clear 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class=\"post-content-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/cafe-baba-tangier\/\">Cafe Baba Tangier: Where Art, History, and Culture Converge<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n        \n        <\/div><!-- \/.entry-content -->\n        \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.post-content-inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/.post-content -->\n\t\n<\/article>\n<!-- \/.post -->\n<article id=\"post-422\" class=\"post tf_clearfix post-422 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-countries tag-morocco has-post-title no-post-date has-post-category has-post-tag has-post-comment has-post-author \">\n\t    \n\t                <figure class=\"post-image tf_clearfix\">\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/morocco-transport\/\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/morocco_marrakech-5-1024x682.jpg\" title=\"Morocco Travel by Bus, Train &#038; Taxi\" alt=\"Morocco Travel by Bus, Train &#038; Taxi\">                                                                    <\/a>\n                                                                <\/figure>\n                    \t<div class=\"post-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"post-content-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/morocco-transport\/\">Morocco Travel by Bus, Train &#038; Taxi<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n        \n        <\/div><!-- \/.entry-content -->\n        \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.post-content-inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/.post-content -->\n\t\n<\/article>\n<!-- \/.post -->\n<article id=\"post-420\" class=\"post tf_clearfix post-420 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry 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