Going to Marrakech is like changing dimensions, in the evening look for a tallish hotel overlooking the marketplace, entry to the roof is a dollar or two and to sip a beverage, watch the sunset and the smoke and smells of the evening meal is magical. Once you try the market by your lonesome you will hire a guide the next day! They know the maze, cost a little and protect you from the leeching street merchants who will hang a trinket from your shirt pocket and say you bought it. Hire the guide. I used a pair of headphones from the airplane to get privacy and while the average Moroccan is versed in 5 languages, they don't know "sprechen sie deutch?"... the general motto in shopping is: "if you look at it you bought it" or owe them something so you learn to look sideways or ahead but don't wear dark glasses, cause then they will assume you ARE looking :-) I should of bought a dasheeke day 1, to blend in more. My friends and I had a great time visiting the architectural sites…
I was in Morocco in September 2006 and I can say it's one of my favourite places on the Earth. I have visited Marrakech and liked it soooooooo much. I am going to visit it again very soon. People are friendly, everything's just perfect.
I visited Marrakech and it was a great place to visit. Well recommended. Try the tajin -- it's lovely, and prepare to haggle! All I can say is that Marrakech is worth a look.
I visited Marrakech many times and everytime I go there it's a different experience. I found it to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Marrakech … Marrakesh was so cool -- all the people were so welcoming and their towns were beautiful. I would say to anyone to visit Marrakesh because it's great.
Marrakech … I went there in 2001. It was amazing. I'm going back as soon as I can. What more can I say? Three hours flight from the U.K. and you are in a completely different world. Listen for the Friday prayers very early in the morning in the medina -- magical! Ok, you may have some disappointing moments -- but the good experiences far outweigh the bad ones. Do go.
Marrakech … Not meaning to dampen the moods of people who are willing to visit Marrakesh, but I would just like to say that it is no bed of roses in there. Taxi drivers, salespeople, restaurants, and even hotels attempt to overcharge you boldly in any way you can possibly imagine. You can never believe anything they say because they are constantly trying to take money off you with their oh-so-fake friendliness. I suppose you can't really expect much from such a poor place, but I was disappointed. People had told me it was wonderful and I was so full of expectations. So, my advice is to go, but keep your expectations low and take things as they come along.
Marrakech … Marrakesh is one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco. Djami el Fenaa, the main tourist square, is quite a spectacle at night with performers and traditional stalls everywhere. Marrakesh is a fantastic place to get Oriental furniture -- their stuff is good quality and if you haggle well you can get good offers. Their pottery and leather is particularly beautiful.
Equity Point Marrakesh Hostel in Marrakesh … The best hostel in the world! enough said.
Equity Point Marrakesh Hostel in Marrakesh … This hostel is a masterpiece. Converted from a luxury riad, and set in the heart of the Marrakech medina, this hostel marries spotless and beautiful rooms and bathrooms with incredible staff (Lluc and Nadia deserve a mention). Plus you can enjoy nights up lounging on the roof terrace overlooking the city. There are not enough good things I can say about this place. Simply put, if you're in Marrakech, you must stay here, no other hostel I've ever been to comes close.
Heart of the Medina Backpackers Hostel in Marrakech … This hostel is in a great location however there are no lockers or locks on the doors. The only security is a man who guards the main door twenty-four hours. The bathroom is clean but does smell a bit nasty!
Heart of the Medina Backpackers Hostel in Marrakech … i had a reservation at this hostel but when i arrived there i was shown the main lounge area as the place that i would sleep. either they were trying to take the p**s or they didn't want me to stay there. anyway i decided obviously there and then i wouldn't stay and found a very nice hotel close by. i wouldn't trust the staff there as far as i could throw them. dont bother making reservations.there are plenty of cheaper, nice hotels where you can get a single room cheaper than a dorm room, which is very useful for a lone female traveler. April 2007 Update: Following on from comment above, the problem had been resolved when i had left marrakesh and had communicated with the manager and i can say that this problem did not damper my enjoyment of marrakesh and i will no doubt be visiting this great city again.
Riad Al Mamoune in Marrakech … Absolutely fabulous. Very comfortable. Wonderful hosts, friendly, and helpful. Most memorable experience of my life. 5 May 2006
Riad Al Faras in Marrakech … I would like to say that of all the places I have stayed in Morocco, Riad al Faras is by far the best. Not only is it clean, but the staff are friendly, the rooftop terrace is wonderful and the food is amazing. The location in the Medina is perfect and I felt very safe wandering the streets and through the market. Each room at the Riad is special; they are so very different in the decor, spacious, A/C equipped and the bathrooms are an architectural treat. For the price and location, you cannot do any better.
Riad Dar Tamlil in Marrakech … We stayed for one night. Wonderful location. Moroccan architecture, very exotic "One thousand and One night," perfect for vacation. The atmosphere is unhurried and breakfast is great! Due to a booking problem, the owner then transferred us to another riad in the same area at the same rate. That riad is more expensive but even nicer with interesting photos of the restoration project.
Hotel Des Amis in Marrakech … Please take heed! this is the worst place I have ever stepped foot in, let along stayed in. Do not be fooled by the photos. I arrived late at night and the manager demanded that I pay the full fare again as the online booking fee doesn't count for anything. The toilet was hole in the floor of a very dirty room, the shower was a pipe sticking out of the wall. My door I did manage to lock. My room was filthy, the mattress was probably filled with hay. The whole place was terrible. I left very early not to return.
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