Christmas is coming fast and you do not know what to ask / offer?
Here are the top 20 best gifts for travelers in 2018.
A WI-FI AMPLIFIER TO CAPTURE MCDO WIFI
Best Travel Gift # 1

Example # 1: Imagine you found the perfect airbnb but..There is no wifi. On the other side of the street there is a café-bar with a thunderbolt connection. Only downside: you do not catch the wifi of the bar in question.
The solution ? Simply plug this amplifier into your computer and magically, you'll pick up the wifi from the bar as if you were there.
Example # 2: You are in a super large hotel with lots of walls everywhere and ... you get very bad Wifi. Hop, we connect a Wi-Fi amplifier on our computer to capture full power and surf at full speed.
In addition it does not cost very expensive!
 See the wifi amplifier on Amazon
Price: € 17
A ROPE TO JUMP TO MUSCLE IN TRAVEL
Best Travel Gift # 2


The sport is hardly practicable when one is traveling. The skipping rope is the perfect accessory to be able to play sports anywhere and muscles of most muscles (abs, glutes, knurls etc.) AND do cardio.
 See the jump rope on Amazon
Price: € 9.99
A GO PRO HERO 6 TO FILM ITS DIVING BAPTISM

Best Travel Gift # 3

This is the last GoPro. With it you can immortalize your climbing of Mount Everest or the birthday of your roommate in Lisbon. So yes, it's expensive but with a gift like that you should win the sympathy of your brother / sister / boyfriend for the next 5 years. Christmas and birthdays included
 See Gopro on Amazon
Price: 569 €
ATLAS OBSCURA TO GIVE YOU IDEAS OF PLACES TO VISIT
Best Travel Gift # 4



It is a travel guide that focuses only on the forgotten places of all. As you read it, you will go from curiosity to curiosity and you will want to include some places of the book in the visits of your next trip.
The good thing is that you can even offer it to your non-traveling friends because some unusual places are located in France.
On the program more than 650 unusual places and photos of all kinds. You will devour it, that's for sure.
 See Atlas Oscura on Amazon
Price: 29,9 €
AN EXTERNAL BATTERY NOT TO FALL IN RADE AFTER A DAY-DAY
Best Travel Gift # 5




Today it has become a classic. Everyone has one in their travel bag. And if you know someone who does not have an external battery, run for one.
It can charge a phone, a tablet, a camera or a computer for the most consequent. In any case it is a real luxury not to always be on the lookout for an electrical outlet.
Price: 8.99 € the small one that can recharge his phone once available here: View on Amazon
Price: 32.99 € the big one that can recharge 3 or 4 times his phone available here View on Amazon
A RETRACTABLE BOTTLE THAT DOES NOT TAKE PLACE IN A BAG
Best Travel Gift # 6

It's nice to have a gourd on a trip but what does it take place. The solution is to have a gourd..pliable. Frankly I tested and it's great. Plus, it's the kind of gift you can use everywhere, not just on a trip.
See the retractable bottle on Amazon
Price: 8 €
A DOUBLE JACK FOR THE COPINE / COPAIN YOU MEET TO MEET IN TRAVEL
Best Travel Gift # 7

If you go alone and you meet people, you will be very happy to be able to listen to your music.
If you go to two and you take the bus listening to music or watching movies, it is essential.
See the double jack on Amazon
MICROFIBER TOWEL PACK FOR NOT WALKING WITH 4KG TOWELS
Best Travel Gift # 8

The micro-fiber towel is the essential element for any self-respecting backpacker. It's simple: no other towel takes up so little space in a luggage. The ideal is to have at least 2 or 3 to vary the uses: beaches, shower, towel.
See micro fiber towels on Amazon
Price: from 6 €
MIST SOLAR CREAM 50+ SPF TO RETURN WHITE LIKE A LAUNDRY
Best Travel Gift # 9



This one I admit it is more for the gadget side of the haze. I was able to test it last summer and it is really convenient to put cream without having on the fingers and in 5 seconds on the whole body.
See the magic fogger on Amazon
Price: 11 €
2 CHAIN ​​PADS MADE FOR LOCKERS (AS YOU DO NOTHING DO NOTHING)
Best Travel Gift # 10

The lock with chain is really great if you do not sleep in 4 * hotels. The chain is particularly useful for closing some lockers for which normal locks are not practical at all.
 See the lock pad on Amazon
Price: € 12.99
WATERPROOF BAG TO STORE YOUR ELECTRONIC GADGETS AND YOUR FAMILY JEWELS
Best Travel Gift # 11



We all have objects that are afraid of traveling: our electronic devices, our passports, our precious memories, the postcards we will take (one day) the time to write ...
In short, the ideal is to store all these objects in a waterproof bag. Even in case of heavy rain or falling into the water, everything will be intact.
 See the waterproof bags on Amazon
Price: from 8 € to 25 €
KINDLE TO AVOID TRIMBALLING WITH THE LATEST DAN BROWN OF 2.5KG
Best Travel Gift # 12

It is THE accessory that saves me space and weight in my suitcase. Rather than lug around with 5kg of paper, I take my Kindle weighing 150 grams and I take my entire digital library with me. I even put a waterproof shell to read on the beach.
 See Kindles on Amazon
Price: 69 €
WOLF GAME SOCIETY GAME FOR YOU TO TAP BARS AS EVER
Best Travel Gift # 13

This is for me one of the best games to have with you when traveling. It does not take much space (no need to lug around with the box of the game), we can play from 3 players and more is quite interactive because there is an iPad or iPhone application provided free with the game. have spent thousands of hours playing this game and each game is different.
The principle ? In a nutshell, it's a team game in which everyone asks everyone questions until they find the liar (= the werewolf). It's really funny because according to the people we play with, the parties have nothing to do.
Be careful not to crash by buying the old version of the game that is only played by 5 players.
 See the game on Amazon
Price: € 9.59
CODE NAMES COMPANY GAME TO SEE WHICH OF YOUR FRIENDS IS THE MOST INTELLIGENT
Best Travel Gift # 14



Same for the Werewolf I mentioned above is in my eyes one of the best games to have with you when traveling. It does not take much space (no need to lug around with the box of the game) and you can play from 3 players. Even though it's much better.
I have spent whole nights playing this game and my advice is to buy it with your eyes closed if you are traveling with your family or are easily meeting people on your travels. Beautiful hair in perspective.
The principle ? In general it is played in 2v2. Cards are spread on a table and you have to guess the maximum card belonging to his team by saying only one word and NOT a word that is reminiscent of the neighbor's card. Example: you want your partner to guess the cards "Napoleon", "War", "Canon". You can tell him "Waterloo". On the other hand, if your opponent holds the "English" card, you risk leaving feathers. Well I do not know, but you have the principle!
 See the game on Amazon
Price: € 18.99
A VPN TO AVOID FLYING ALL YOUR DATA / PICTURES / VIDEOS
Best Travel Gift # 15

This is a purchase that we do not often think about traveling.
What is a VPN? VPN stands for Virtual Private Network (in French Virtual Private Network). The VPN will change the IP address that websites will see when you visit, which will ensure your anonymity. Moreover, for the good VPN, the connection will be encrypted. The data sent and received by your computer / tablet / phone * will therefore be unreadable for a data thief.
Basically, when you travel you will connect to hundreds of different Wi-Fi. Every new connection and the opportunity for a hacker to literally steal all your data. Having a VPN is a way to avoid getting hacked.
In addition, some sites are not accessible from some countries. Facebook in China for example. VPN is a way to access these sites from countries where it would not normally be possible.
My favorite is called Tunnel Bear and it's free up to 500MB of data.
 See the VPN website
Price: 0 € if you do not use it too much. 5 € otherwise.
A LIFESTRAW TO DRINK ALSO IN POLLUTED RIVERS (AVOID ONCE)
Best Travel Gift # 16




Sometimes when we travel, the origin of the water we drink is questionable. Lifestraw is a cheap solution that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria before swallowing. In addition, the straw runs for 1000 L of water.
 See the lifestraw on Amazon
Price: 19,95
AN AEROPRESS TO ENJOY OTHER THINGS THAN PISSE IN TRAVEL.
Best Travel Gift # 17

One day a friend told me that when he was flying, he always took his Aeropress with him. You see, according to him, it's the only way to drink an exceptional coffee at 11,000m altitude. The hot water is self-service in the long haul and thanks to this machine which holds in very little space it was able to make a barrista coffee every time it flew. Since then I have cracked and I got one too. It takes a bit of time to learn how to use it perfectly but once you've got it, the coffees are amazing and it's the stuff of a cup.
 See Aeropress on Amazon
Price: 32 €
FRONTAL UNELAMPE FOR NOT COOKING WITH ONE HAND
Best Travel Gift # 18

As soon as it's dark traveling, I walk with my headlamp. It makes it possible to read, to watch what I cook, not to be afraid, to see the people with whom I speak, to enlighten what I am going to eat, etc. A must. Take in one with multiple levels of brightness. Above all, you will have your hands free to do something else.
 See the headlamp on Amazon
Price: € 23.95
A HAMMOCK FOR TIMES WHERE IT IS REALLY TOO HARD TO MOVE
Best Travel Gift # 19

Do you like to take naps in the middle of nowhere or on the beach between 2 palm trees? This is the accessory you need. Thanks to him I was able to do a week of wild camping on an island off Panama and I do not regret it.
 See Hammock on Amazon
Price: € 14.99
A DRONE TO TAKE AMAZING PICTURES AND DISCOVER CRAZY SPOTS
Best Travel Gift # 20




If you like beautiful pictures taken high, the drone is the pet you need. J
See the best travel drone
 See the drone on Amazon
Price: between 200 € and 1200 €
A TRAVEL JACKET WITH 10 POCKETS AND ACCESSORIES INCLUDED.
Best Travel Gift # 21

It's not a sweat like the others. It has 10 pockets and a lot of accessories to make your trip easier. For example, an airbag or ear plugs are integrated into the jacket.
 See the jacket on Amazon
Price: 67 €
AN ORIGINAL PASSPORT PROTECTOR TO HAVE THE CUSTOMS CLASS
Best Travel Gift # 22

Everyone has the same passport. A little madness would not hurt anyone. Go take a look at Amazon to find some crispy covers.
 See the passport protection on Amazon
Price: € 1.75

A SLIM TILE FOR ALL TRAVELING STUNKS
Best Travel Gift # 23



Never lose your wallet, purse or phone with Tile Slim, the world's thinnest bluetooth tracing device. Tile Slim is the easiest, fastest and most reliable way to find your wallet, phone or whatever. From the thickness of two credit cards, you can drag, insert or tie your Tile Slim wherever you want and easily use our app to ring or to know where you left off.
 See the essential gadget on Amazon
Price: 29 €
SNAPCHAT SHOWS SHOWS
Best Travel Gift # 24


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The Spectacles are Sunglasses that also make camera / camera. The plus is that it's very simple to share everything on Snapchat (but not mandatory!). It's great to lose no laughter during your vacation. The only downside: it's a bit expensive.
 See the essential gadget on Amazon
Price: 149 €
HARMONICA TO LEARN MUSIC IN TRAVEL
Best Travel Gift # 25

You do not know anything about music BUT do you think that your next trip could be an opportunity to learn? No need to wander with a huge guitar, a small harmonica is enough and you can still make many people dance with this accessory. Look here.
 See the essential gadget on Amazon
Price: 33 €
A SLIGHTLINE LIGHT TO MAKE THE ABDOS BETWEEN 2 PALM TREES
Best Travel Gift # 26


It's funny, it is easily transported because it weighs only 2kg (less than a computer!) And it helps to work your muscles and your balance. I would add that you will make a lot of friends because most people will want to try your toy!
 See the essential gadget on Amazon
Price: 40 €
A WORLD CARD TO SCRAP
Best Travel Gift # 27


The scratch map of the world will be your best travel memory. At a glance, remember your past travels, a great opportunity to tell your travel stories to your loved ones! The perfect gift for globetrotters, explorer ...!
 See the essential gadget on Amazon
Price: 19 €

All travelers know that Morocco is a country completely different from ours, in terms of culture, religion, customs and morals and climate, despite the fact that it is very close to Europe.

If you live in the south of Europe, there are many reasons to visit Morocco; here they are.

In the first place, for reasons of proximity, because according to the zone of Spain where you live, you will make a flight of 3 hours, at the most. You can also take the ferry from the south of Spain and take your car to move in Morocco. You will need patience because it often takes time to cross borders with a car.
You will have more money by changing the currency. To get an idea, a meal in Marrakech can cost 50 or 60 Moroccan dirhams, which is about 5 euros.
Visiting the desert, medinas or mosques, not only is it different from other countries in the region, but it is also unique. Moroccan squares become a spectacle of vendors, juices and fruits, snake charmers, musicians, jugglers and artisans. The desert is transformed into an incomparable scene where you can dress like touareg and ride horses, spend the night surrounded by dunes and under a starry sky.
Gastronomy: Enjoying delicious dishes such as tajine (lamb or chicken stew with vegetables) or couscous (semolina with vegetables), what you usually eat will not miss you during your stay . Morocco offers a range of varied dishes and you can eat cheap, as we told you earlier.
Do you need more reasons to visit this fabulous country? We can visit Morocco for a lot of reasons, but we are sure that with the ones we gave you, we ended up convincing you. Nevertheless, now we will give you the list of the 10 must-sees during a trip to Marrakech, one of the most touristic cities of Morocco and where most international flights to this country land.

What you must see in Marrakech
Marrakech, like Meknes, Fez and Rabat, is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. It was founded in 1062 by the Almoravids and was capital of the Sherifian Empire. It is nicknamed "the Red City" because of the color of its constructions and dominant shades. It is also unofficially known as the "Pearl of the South" or the "South Gate".

1. In the first place, because it is one of the most remarkable places in the city, we will talk about Jemaa el-Fna, also known as the Plaza. It is located in the heart of the medina. Every day she sees thousands of people passing by, and she is the meeting point and recreational place for locals and visitors to the city. But what is most appealing about this place is not the place itself, but the atmosphere that reigns there.An atmosphere created by cafes, terraces, food stalls, the crowd, dancers, storytellers, snake charmers, dancers and many other things worth contemplating.

2. The souks. It is almost impossible to travel to Marrakech without appreciating its souks, which surround the square and which are scattered throughout the medina.They are a symbol of the city. You can find everything from spices, leather, decorative objects, dried fruits, to different oils. Note also the blacksmith market. Bargaining is one of the main features of this kind of street stalls, it is part of their culture and it is an experience not to be missed. The trick is not to show too much interest in the product, taking into account that sellers will offer double or triple what you want to pay, but without forgetting that they will not lower the price. prices beyond a certain minimum (these are normally craft products that require a lot of work and that is something that pays off).

3. Koutoubia Mosque. The minaret of Koutoubia is also considered as a symbol of Marrakech and is visible from several places of the city. This type of construction is found in the Hassan Tower in Rabat and the Giralda in Seville. Its height is not really the reason (it is more than 70 meters); rather it is forbidden to build buildings in the medina itself that are taller than a palm tree and, since Marrakech is a mostly flat city, we can see the minaret very well.

Although it is forbidden for non-Muslims to visit the interior of the mosque, it is worth going there, to admire it from the outside and to rest for a moment on one of its benches while listening to prayers. that we declaim.

4. The tanners district. One can go into the most medieval and authentic part of Marrakech by visiting the tanners' district, certainly, but the smell that reigns there can be too strong for a visitor. That's why we recommend placing on your nose the mint leaves that will be offered at the entrance to this neighborhood. If you do not know very well how to get there (it's a bit far from the souks), it will be better to reach an agreement with a guide to accompany you and explain to you at the same time the concept of this art. It's really worth seeing how tanners do their work and appreciate the cost of making each piece.

5. The charm of belly dancing. Oriental dance is very sensual, so that it can not leave anyone indifferent. You can enjoy this show in many places, whether inside or outside the medina. You can attend an exhibition of this art while you dine in restaurants such as the Darna Counter or the Marrakchi

6. The Majorelle Garden. Designed in 1924 as a place of inspiration, this garden is a work of art in motion, with exotic plants, unconventional species and pretty water fountains, ceramic objects, and more. The fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent bought it in 1980 to restore it and bring new plant species.

7. The Menara. By visiting La Menara, which is a few kilometers from Marrakech, you can feel like a Marrakchi more. It is a pond of about 200 meters, full of carp. The ideal would be to visit it at sunset. At that moment you can contemplate its pavilion and a large artificial pond.

8. The ramparts of Marrakech. These walls were built at the time as a defense system of the city. They extend for 19 km and surround the medina or old city, and it is accessed by doors of great beauty, known as "Bab": Bab el-Jadida, Bab Doukkala or Bab el-Khemis, to name a few.

9. Sleep in a riad or under a jaima. The riads are the typical and traditional Moroccan houses; the rooms are arranged around a central patio. They offer great tranquility, as well as the opportunity to enjoy Moroccan hospitality. As for the jaïmas, we can live a very unique experience sleeping in the Sahara desert. You can start with a camel ride that will take you to the camp where the jaïmas are and enjoy a typical dinner entertained by musicians. Interesting, right?

10. Relax in a steam room. There is nothing better than finishing your day in a typical Moroccan hammam. You can choose from the many hammams or baths of the city and relax.

Do you need more reasons to sink in this Maghreb country?
Now that you know some reasons to visit Morocco, more precisely Marrakech, in addition to the main places of the city, sure you are already convinced to undertake the trip. But you're missing something, are not you? If you are going to travel to Morocco, you have to prepare in advance some important things such as currency exchange. Do you already know how to do it? If this is not the case or if you want more information, here is the Global Exchange website.

Find The Cheapest plane tickets to Marrakech

With our comparator search tool you can find the cheapest airline ticket to Marrakech in the blink of an eye. Compare flight prices on different dates, watch price trends throughout the year and discover the list of offers from different airlines and find a flight at the best price. If you want to move from another city, select one from the list.

You are leaving to discover the pearl of the South? Find Cheap flights to Marrakech and go see the exotic souks of the charming Red city!

Strolling and haggling in the souks takes up a good part of the tourists' stay, but do not miss the Majorelle Garden, Jemaa el Fnaa Square and Koutoubia.

And if Marrakech was your launching pad for a trip in the Atlas? Mount Toubkal National Park is only a few dozen kilometers south of the city.

Marrakesh is among the destinations that make travelers dream ... even if its old lovers swear not to recognize today their "Pearl of the South".

Let yourself be carried away by the life of Marrakech, the humor, the colors, the smells, the undeniable charm of this sorcerer: the huge Jemaa el Fna square and its animation are worth the trip alone.

We also get lost in the colorful and noisy souks of Marrakech, among the richest, most diverse, most fascinating in the country. A thousand small trades rub shoulders in an amazing atmosphere.

Tourism, has greatly favored the rediscovery of the flourishing and the rehabilitation of Marrakchie architecture, the superb mosques, the remarkable palaces, but also (and especially) riads that has become guest houses. Neighborhood Hammams, lots of sellers of everything and anything add to the atmosphere an unforgettable spell. 

How to find cheap flights to Marrakech

Making a purchase of a plane ticket to Marrakech (Morocco) or any other destination is a complicated step for most of us. The variation in prices make us wonder which is the best deal that will let us pay our air ticket at a low price and with more advantages. So what is the good price of the flight depending on the month you want to leave? Which airport you're taking your flight from: Paris, London, New York, Madrid, Munich Amsterdam …? When is the best time to book a flight to Marrakech? What is the day of the week when the price is the lowest? How many months in advance do I have to buy a ticket for Marrakech?

What is the best time to travel to Marrakech

Those on a limited budget will have to avoid the month of August to take a flight to Marrakech, given the price of airline tickets, hotels and activities will be the highest at this time of the year. Spring and autumn, on the other hand, are less subject to the massive influx of tourists and have very pleasant temperatures, unlike the drought and heat of the summer season. Easter weekend also sees a big increase in the number of visitors.

You can estimate the most interesting period to take your flight to Marrakech by doing a search on the entire month on the Search engine below. You will also be able to make a request for the cheapest month of the year and decide the best time for your flight to Marrakech according to your availability.

The price of a round trip flight to Marrakech will vary according to your dates of stay, the number of seats remaining at the time of your reservation.

If you are able to anticipate your holidays, plan to book your flight to Marrakech 16 weeks in advance and you will get 15% discount on the average price of the plane ticket. In January, the average price for a flight to Marrakech will be the most interesting of the year.

Marrakech Menara Airport and city center

Located five kilometers from the center of Marrakech, Menara Airport consists of three terminals. After landing in one of the three terminals and leaving the airport you will see the taxi rank with prices displayed according to your destination. Buses will also be available, you can take the bus line 19 which will allow you to have a bus every 30 minutes or so. The line serves most of Marrakech's attractions such as Marrakech train station, Jemaa el-Fna square ... etc

renting a car from Marrakech Menara Airport is also a good option to consider.

hotel near Marrakech airport

The airport of Marrakech being close to the city center, there is no proper hotel near the airport. However, you can easily find a hotel in the Guéliz area, the closest to the airport. The hotel Mogador Express Guéliz is perfectly located.

Jemaa El Fna Square Marrakech 

Jemaa El Fna is a unique place in Morocco. Probably around the world. In 2001, Jemaa El Fna Square was recognized by UNESCO as the oral and intangible heritage of Humanity, thanks to the initiative of Juan Goytisolo, Spanish writer living in Marrakech and Moroccan intellectuals, but also with the support of the association "The friends of Jemaa El Fna".
It is located in the heart of the medina of Marrakech, at the foot of the minaret of Koutoubia and souks. It is the main meeting point between the old medina and the modern city.

Source: marrakech city bike tour

Jemaa El Fna Square is surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels and administrative buildings. With its uninterrupted shows, it is animated at any time of the day. But it is at dusk when it reveals all its splendor.

Storytellers, jugglers, herbalists, public writers, snake charmers, water carriers, musicians, barkers and fortunetellers, they are all in one place.

Source: videoblocks

Every day, Gnawa dance and jump to the rhythm of the drums and Krakebs, Berber orchestras sing their chants, storytellers take you into the imaginary world of a thousand and one nights ...

Certainly, it is difficult to apprehend all this clutter of images, flavors, sounds without going on site.

The nightlife of this mythical place continues until late at night. In summer, it is practically until daybreak. If you are hungry, small restaurants are at your disposal. You can taste the delights of the gastronomy of Marrakech.

Source: golfandtours

As for history, know that the origins of Jemaa El Fna are obscure. In historical texts, there are at least two versions that are needed. The first evokes that it was a "Place of death", where the rebels are executed.

The second refers to the place of "the destroyed mosque", where the construction of a huge mosque began without the completion in the late sixteenth century. The Arabic term Jemaa El Fna contains both meanings.

The Mellah

The Mellah of Marrakech, east of the Medina, was the Jewish district of Marrakech. It is here that Sultan Abdullah Al-Ghalib moved the Jews to his protected Kasbah in 1558.

The royal family appreciated the talents of the Jewish community of traders, jewelers and bankers who spoke many languages. This protected area was surrounded by walls and entered through two doors. The Mellah seems distinctly different from the rest of the Medina, almost a city in itself - supervised by rabbis, with its own souks, gardens, and synagogues.

The Mellah is a quadrilateral of 18 hectares. It housed 15,000 souls and was considered the largest in Morocco. It was surrounded by a wall with two doors, one giving access to the cemetery and the other to the city.

The present Mellah is now almost entirely inhabited by Muslims, since most of the Jewish communities in Marrakech have moved to Casablanca, France. However, the quarters are distinct and still worth a visit. Do not miss the local Jewish cemetery, the Miaara, with its bright white tombs stretching out into the distance. The oldest synagogue in Marrakech, Rabbi Pinhas, on Talmud Torah Street is still used.

Composed of synagogues and shopping streets, the Mellah was also a place for bargains and is still there. Btw. This is where we find all natural beauty products, jewelry, fabrics and many other products.

The synagogue "Salat El Azama" whose name means "Synagogue of dissidents" was built in 1492 during the time of the great immigration of the Jews of Spain. Located in the heart of the Mellah of Marrakech, this synagogue is considered one of the most beautiful in Morocco, but especially the oldest in the world. It is integrated in a set of buildings built around a large central courtyard, reserving on the floor above the place of worship, a Yeshiva, classrooms where children were taught the teaching of Torah . Currently, the house is inhabited by a Muslim family to which the custody of the place has been entrusted.

The Jewish Cemetery of Miaara dates from the 16th century and is the largest Jewish cemetery in Morocco. It is located next to the Muslim cemetery of Marrakech. In accordance with the "Minhaggim" (customs) proper to the Jews of Marrakech, this cemetery is divided into three sections, one for men, one for women, and one for children. It houses the tombs of important rabbis who have marked the history of Moroccan Judaism. They exist different styles of tombs: all white, triangular Andalusian styles or more typical to the imperial cities like Marrakech.

Here you will find the tinsmiths square, very lively, which concentrates many workshops of craftsmen working tinplate and where you can buy handicrafts at a very good price, directly out of the workshops. A few meters away, do not miss the largest jewelery souk in Marrakech, which includes fifty shops selling mainly 18K gold and silver coins, as well as the huge spice souk that occupies part of the market covered.

The history of Marrakech begins with its foundation in 1062, by Youssef Ben Tachfine, the head of the Almoravid dynasty. The latter established schools of Koranic theology, thus conquering all of Morocco. Ben Tachfine is considered to be the father of Morocco.

The Almoravid caliph (the chief Muslim civil and religious ruler) Abd al-Mumin has built two mosques, one of which is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, inspired by Al-Andalus art, reminiscent of the Giralda Mosque.

Following the defeat of Almoravides, the Almohad dynasty settled - they were named the "unifiers" of Berber Islam. The time of the Almohads corresponds to a period of radiation for Marrakech. Many buildings recall the splendor of this era, such as the majestic entrance to the Kasbah, a fortress welcoming a mosque within it.

In 1230, al-Maymun of the Benimérine dynasty, assisted by Ferdinand II, conquered Marrakech. Shortly after, his brother Abu Yusuf chased the Almohads and the Benimérines who had ruled for two centuries. During the Benimerine period, the city was somewhat forgotten; there is no longer any vestige of its past.

The dynasty of Benimérines was followed by the Wattassides, then the power passed into the hands of the dynasty of the Chérifs.

The Cherif are the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad by his daughter Fatima, married with Ali. The name of Muhammad's son-in-law, Ali, gave birth to the Alawite dynasty; it is about the dynasty to which belongs the current king of Morocco. This is why the kingdom is called the "Alawite Kingdom", formerly known as the "Sherifian Empire".

The Cherifs took power in the sixteenth century. From this period we remember the mosque of Bab Doukkala of Mouassine, and Saïd Al-Jazouli; the Ben Youssef Madrasa (school) of 1570 and the tomb of Saadian Al-Mansour and his family.

Marrakech has hosted most of the important historical events that have marked the identity of Morocco. Portuguese, Spanish, and French first hunted privateers to control and take advantage of natural resources and the privileged situation at the gates of Africa.

Marrakech had a turbulent history until the Independence of Morocco in 1956, with rare periods of peace, often due to the ambitions of European countries.

In 1911, the capital of Morocco became Rabat, relaying Marrakech in the background. Today, it is a city living mainly from tourism, agricultural products that are exported to Europe and canned fruits and vegetables. It is the center of commerce of the region and the center for the transport of minerals extracted from the Atlas.

Image source: Wikipedia

Marrakech in Arabic "مراكش", and (in Berber languages ⴰⵎⵓⵔⴰⴽⵓⵛ Meṛṛakec"Land of God", also called the Red City and the Capital of Palms, it's the third biggest city of the Kingdom of Morocco In terms of Population density, Marrakech has 928,850 inhabitants according to the 2014 census. It is the fourth largest city in Morocco after Casablanca, Fez, and Tangier, and located in the south-center. The city was founded by Yusuf ibn Tashifin (which was named after him the most famous school in Marrakech Ibn Yusuf's), in 1062 to be the capital of the state of Almoravid.

Naming

The name Marrakesh refers to the Amazigh words amur (n) akush And means the Land of God. The name Marrakech was called to refer to Morocco when Marrakech was the capital of Almoravids and until the era of French protection in modern times and is still spoken so far in all languages such as Persian (Morocco called Marrakech), Spanish (Marruecos).

Marrakech, the "pearl of the south", the "red city" ... we do not know how to adjective it anymore. This beautiful Moroccan city is one of the most important in the country. Located at the crossroads of the Sahara and the high Atlas, it is home to nearly 1.5 million people (not counting tourists), So go to visit Marrakech!

Marrakech: The imperial city

You will fall under its spell, from the medina to the ramparts, the buildings are tinged with an ocher red color that leaves no one indifferent. It's even more wonderful in the evening at sunset, when the temperature drops (finally).

But the new city also offers these attractions. Walking along the main street: Avenue Mohamed V, you will find lots of shops, nightclubs, cafes, hotels, restaurants ... and you will arrive in an important neighborhood: Gueliz in which you will discover the sublime Majorelle Garden.

Founded in 1062, Marrakech was a major cultural center of Islamic art but also a major commercial center of Morocco. Between visiting monuments and gardens, stroll in the medina, relaxing Hammam and shopping in the souks ... there is plenty to do in Marrakech.

Not to mention that it is a strategic starting point for many excursions to the high Atlas, the desert or the beaches of South Agadir and Essaouira.

Jemaa el Fna Square

True nerve center, the famous Jemaa-el-Fna is a must for any stay in Marrakech. When night falls, the place awakes and the show begins.
In honor of its reputation, storytellers, tooth pullers, acrobats and of course snake charmers are at the rendezvous. So go get a mint tea on one of the panoramic terraces that surround the square to observe the animation as it should.

Then do not hesitate to mingle with the crowd to eat in one of the many restaurants that invade Jemaa-el-Fna. For only a few dirhams you will taste grilled meats, couscous, salads and even for the more adventurous, calf heads ... (end with a glass of cinnamon spices).

The next morning, you can enjoy a real orange juice in the caravans installed on the square. But if you have a little problem, go to a herbalist, it's very nice and effective.

The souks of Marrakech

The souks of Marrakech are particularly famous. You can access it by Souq Assmarine street, the main entrance to the Medina. For the rest of the itinerary, it's up to you to improvise, you will certainly lose yourself. And that's all the charm!
Immerse yourself, get lost, in this maze of stands and discover the souk fabrics, babouches, tinsmiths ...

Given the impressive amount of products, you will find without difficulty souvenirs and gifts to bring back.