Marrakech & Surrounds Holidays

Framed by the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains and desert plains, Marrakech is the most exotic destination within easy reach of the UK. We recommend you begin your Marrakech holidays by plunging straight into the magnificent madness of the famous Djemaa el-Fna square as the sun sets. In the shadow of the beautiful Koutoubia Mosque, at dusk the huge market square feels almost medieval, as soothsayers, apothecaries, musicians, and acrobats entertain the huge crowds of locals and tourists alike, and foodstalls miraculously spring up out of nowhere to sell everything from fresh orange juice to rich tagines. From there, spend your days meandering through the kasbah, medina and souqs, all of which will leave an indelible imprint on the memory, with brightly coloured carpets hanging from roofs, the smell of spices in the air and the sound of vendors selling their wares. Disappear into this dizzying haze of tangled streets and alleys and its easy to stumble upon an ancient mosque or the ornate door that leads to one of the city's tucked away riads - houses built around secretive courtyards, many of which have been converted into glorious hotels. Beyond the vibrancy of the city, the surroundings of Marrakech cover everything from soothing seawater treatments in thalassotherapy spas to wonderful wellness hotels; afternoons on the green fairways of a gorgeous golf course to epic excursions up the Tichka pass or in the Toubkal National Park. Read more