AIRPORT
Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) - Aéroport de Marrakech Ménara, is the main international gateway in Marrakesh, the main city of the Marrakesh-Tensift-El-Haouz region in Morocco.
VISA
British, EU, American and Russian citizens don’t need a visa to enter Morocco but must have a valid passport.
For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit
www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco/entry-requirements
www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel
VISA EXEMPTION
The Kingdom of Morocco exempts the citizens of several countries (including all countries under European Union) from obtaining a tourist visa to visit the country. Please check if you need a visa.
Some nationalities (including India) visiting the Kingdom of Morocco may require a tourist visa, for more info please visit www.moroccanconsulate.org.uk/en/Visa.html
JEMAA EL-FNAA
Jemaa El-Fnaa,the beating heart of Marrakech. The hoopla and halqa (street theatre) has been non-stop here ever since this plaza was the site of public executions around AD 1050 – hence its name, which means ‘assembly of the dead’.
SOUKS
The enchanting souks are a must see – The lanes that spool north from Djemaa El Fna sum up Marrakesh’ charm. Scents of cumin and grilled meat intermingle in alleyways where shafts of sunlight strike through palm-frond roofing and hawkers bid you hello in 10 languages.
JARDIN MAJORELLE
Other guests bring flowers, but French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent gifted an entire garden to Marrakesh, the city that adopted him in 1966.
HAMMAM
A visit to a hammam (local bath house) will usually involve stripping down and immersing yourself in experiences such as a sauna, an exfoliating massage and a dip in an ice cold pool. There are numerous bath houses in Marrakesh and a typical price is between 80 -150 dirhams. Just don’t forget to bring your own towel just in case!
SAADIAN TOMBS
Anyone who says you can’t take it with you hasn’t seen the Saadian Tombs, near the Kasbah Mosque. Saadian Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour Ed Dahbi spared no expense on his tomb, importing Italian Carrara marble and gilding honeycomb muqarnas (decorative plasterwork) with pure gold to make the Chamber of the 12 Pillars a suitably glorious mausoleum.
COMPTOIR DARNA
An important nightlife attraction in Marrakesh, which arrived on the scene in 1999. It proposes a perfect fusion between the orient and the occident. It is a place in the red city where every night is party night.
BÔ ZIN
The embodiment of Marrakesh nightlife, Bo-Zin does champagne- and DJ-fueled nightlife as well as anyone, without the cheese factor you’ll find at other massive indoor-outdoor venues outside the Medina.
NOMAD
Modern Moroccan eatery and rooftop cocktail bar is the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Menu is modern and fresh – also don’t forget to try the cucumber martini.
LA FAMILLE
An oasis in this urban city, situated in a large enclosed garden with tables scattered beneath olive trees. The vegetarian menu is fresh and simple and is changed regularly.
CAFÉ ARABE
Located right on the tourist trail within the Marrakesh Medina and is a great place to grab a bite to eat and a glass of wine while out exploring the city.
Il PEPE NERO
At once strikingly grand and yet conspiratorially intimate, this Italian restaurant is sure to impress even the weariest of opulence-accustomed eyes. Hidden down an unassuming backstreet in a riad once owned by 'Lord of the Atlas' Pasha Thami el-Glaoui, you’ll find tree-lined mosaic-tiled courtyards, a rose petal-strewn pool and cosy salons.
LING LING
Ling Ling Marrakech is located within the opulent surrounds of the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech, overlooking olive groves at the centre of the resort. Drawing inspiration from the popular Eastern concept of ‘Izakaya’, at Ling Ling, food is served to accompany the drinks, rather than the other way around.
As with travel to all locations in the world it is important to respect the social and cultural norms of Morocco. This will ensure that you are welcomed and get the best possible reaction from our hosts.
If at any point you are unsure of what might be expected of you, just speak to a member of the hospitality team or visit the hospitality desk.
Do not accept help or guidance from strangers on the streets. If you need help to find your way please ask a member of the hospitality team.