The Medina of Marrakesh is an old Islamic capital originating from the 11th century, enclosed by 16km of ramparts and gates.
11 days in the medina
Our journey starts in the Riad Zayane, an oasis of tranquility and calm amidst a bustling labyrinth of aromas, sounds and colour, a buzzing hive of activity.
THE SOUKS
The souks of Marrakech are the largest in Morocco and famous globally as some of the most exotic marketplaces to shop in the world
Wandering the side streets and alleyways
The 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco's Atlas mountains on September 8 killed more than 2,000 people and left thousands more homeless. Parts of the old medina in the nearby city of Marrakech, a Unesco world heritage site, were left badly damaged.
jemaa el-fnaa and adjacent streets
Jemaa el-Fnaa is a square and market place in Marrakesh's medina quarter (old city). It remains the main square of Marrakesh, used by locals and tourists.