The "Red City" of Marrakech is a magical place, brimming with markets, gardens, palaces, and mosques. Exploring the intimate courtyards and snaking alleyways of the historic Medina can easily eat up a day. The Medina is a densely packed, walled medieval city dating to the Berber Empire with mazelike alleys where thriving souks(marketplaces) sell traditional textiles, pottery and jewelry. Food vendors line Djemaa el-Fna, a broad square where storytellers and musicians perform.
It is the third largest city in Morocco, after Casablanca and Rabat, and lies the near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. It's a few hours from the foot of the Sahara Desret.
This city is divided into two distinct parts: the Medina, the historical city, and the new European modern distinct called Gueliz or Ville Nouvelle. The Medina is full of interviewing narrow passageways and local shops full of character. In contrast, Gueliz plays host to modern restaurants, fast food chains and big brand stores.
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