Top 10 Marrakech

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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Marrakech, includes insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists - all designed to help you see the very best of Marrakech. Explore the vast Jemaa El Fna plaza, lose yourself in the warren of the city's souks, relax in soothing green gardens, or step back in time at the ancient Saadian Tombs. From Top 10 Hammams and Spas to Top 10 restaurants, discover the best of Marrakech with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Marrakech: - Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week -Top 10 lists showcase the best Marrakech attractions, covering Jamaa El Fna, the Souks, the Majorelle Gardens, and more - In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Marrakech's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information - Colour maps help you navigate with ease - Covers Jemaa El Fna and the Kasbah, The Souks, The New City, Essaouira, Tizi-n-Test Pass and Tizi-n-Tichka Pass Staying for longer and looking for a comprehensive guide? Try DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Morocco. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries. Contents Top 10 Marrakech Highlights Welcome to Marrakech 5 Exploring Marrakech 6 Marrakech Highlights 10 Jemaa el Fna 12 The Night Market 14 The Souks 16 Koutoubia Mosque 20 City Walls and Gates 24 Saadian Tombs 26 Medersa Ben Youssef 28 Badii Palace 30 Majorelle Gardens 32 La Mamounia Hotel 34 The Top 10 of Everything Moments in History 38 Arts and Culture 40 Celebrity Visitors 42 Moroccan Architecture 44 Hammams and Spas 46 Riads 48 Parks and Gardens 50 Off the Beaten Track 52 Children’s Attractions 54 Nightlife 56 Moroccan Cuisine 58 Restaurants 60 Day Trips 62 Marrakech Area by Area Jemaa el Fna and the Kasbah 66 The Souks 72 The New City 78 Essaouira 86 Tizi-n-Test Pass 92 Tizi-n-Tichka Pass 98 Streetsmart Getting To and Around Marrakech 106 Practical Information 108 Places to Stay 112 General Index 118 Acknowledgments 124 Phrase Book 126