Are you traveling to Morocco and have less than 48 hours in Marrakech? Then think about visiting Marrakech’s lush gardens, spectacular palaces, historical sites, the hippest shops and eating at the hot spot. Begin your Marrakech tour around the “red hamra” city bright an early with a visit to the Majorelle Gardens. Next, head to the Koutoubia Mosque and then to the El Bahia Palace. The breathtaking architecture of the El Bahia Palace offers an excellent architecture lesson as it was once home to a harem and has some of the best Moroccan painted ceilings, ceramics and a wonderful garden. Walk through the medina and see the Kesseria.
Come upon colorful baboosh, caftans, pottery and other local Marrakesh crafts. Make sure you try to bargain! Shop the souks of Marrakesh, don't get lost in their vast labyrinth of narrow streets. In the center of the old Marrakesh medina you will see artisans making rugs on looms and hammering away on iron to make all kinds of things. Stock up on spices, buy silver jewelry and scarves from cactus silk.
After your ramble through the souks, you will be left hungry for an afternoon dining experience in the old city. Walk over to the Jemaa El Fna Square. Haggle to get the best price for some dates and nuts, a great snack in the square. Then head to the Moussaine for some Berber jewelry and silver shopping and go down back into the Spice Market or back to the center square.
How about heading to the town of Gueliz? It was chic during the French Protectorate and now a place that a mix of foreigners and well off Moroccans live, Gueliz is a hot spot for some of the more Modern Moroccan shopping choices. Visit Rue de la Libertie or Rue de Mauritanie where you can shop for the most up to date contemporary modern Moroccan goods. You can stop at one of the local cafes in Gueliz for mint tea and French pastry. Bring some good walking shoes, hopefully the magic of the city will push you around it in under 48 hours!
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