Weekend in Marrakech, Morroco with Essaouira Trip
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Marrakech, Morocco

Weekend in Marrakech, Morroco with Essaouira Trip

Hotel + Flights + Activity
Created: Friday, August 23, 2024
Ref ID: 11811826
Total price From £760
Created: Friday, August 23, 2024
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Gateway to the desert and the south, Marrakech is overwhelming like no other imperial city of Morocco. Its reddish-pink streets and alleys are full of sounds, sights, smells and life. The mid-summer heat is enough to prostrate most tourists. The best times to explore Marrakech are early morning, early evening, and winter, during winter temperatures are mild, but fall significantly at night, due to the cold air from the High Atlas. The Djemaa El-Fna, Assembly of the Dead, is anything but what its name suggests. A hot and crowded market by day, the Djemaa really gets rolling at sunset when the entertainers invade. This chaotic outdoor circus offers a microcosms of Morocco at its most exotic. The huge audience clusters in tight circles around the diverse cast of performers. Almost every tour of Marrakech begins at the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, with its magnificent minaret presiding over the Djemaa. The minaret, crowned by a lantern of three golden spheres, is the oldest and purest surviving example of the architecture of the Almohads. The city’s two most breathtaking monuments date from the 16th century. Feast your eyes and cool off at the ornate Ben Youssef Madrassa, the largest Qur’anic school in North Africa. Even more lavish are the dazzling Saadian Tombs, modelled upon the interior of the Alhambra in Granada. The view from the terrace at the Badi Palace, now in ruins, is majestic. Close by we find the 19th century Bahia Palace. It is an ornate and beautiful palace with restful fountained gardens. To escape from the relentless midday sun, wander in the lush Menara Gardens and lounge in the charming lakeside pavilion. Marrakech is noisy, busy, dusty and chaotic. It is a visual and sensory banquet of colour, diverse cultures, architecture and design. Marrakech delivers an exotic and exciting taste of Africa and the best part is that it is only a few hours away from Europe by plane.
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17 Oct
Transport from Manchester to Marrakech
Departure
Ryanair UK Ltd
Ryanair UK Ltd Ryanair UK Ltd - RK3126
14:10 - Manchester, Manchester Airport (MAN)
17:55 - Marrakech, Menara (RAK)
0 PC Nonstop
Transport:  RK3126
Cabin Class: Economy
17 Oct
Accommodation
4 Nights
Riad 58 Blu 9.9 Superb
Marrakech - At 2.5 km from the centreBED AND BREAKFAST58/4 Derb Jdid, Douar Graoua, Marrakech 40000 Deluxe Room
With a stay at Riad 58 Blu, you'll be centrally located in Marrakech, a 4-minute drive from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 7 minutes from Avenue Mohamed VI. This golf riad is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Palais des Congrès and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Majorelle Garden.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this riad include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the riad's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to noon.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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19 Oct
Tickets
Essaouira Day Trip
Essaouira Day Trip
2 Entrances ( Adults: 2 )
11 hours 08:00 Tour in English
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21 Oct
Transport from Marrakech to Manchester
Return
Ryanair UK Ltd
Ryanair UK Ltd Ryanair UK Ltd - RK3127
09:55 - Marrakech, Menara (RAK)
13:40 - Manchester, Manchester Airport (MAN)
0 PC Nonstop
Transport:  RK3127
Cabin Class: Economy
Total price From £760

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