The Jemaa el Fna Square
The Jemaa el Fna square, with its irregular shape, is classified by UNESCO as a Heritage of Humanity. Formely a show-stage of public execution, it is nowadays a meeting place for all merchants, fortune tellers, snake charmers, musicians, singers, acrobats, painters of Henna. There are fruit juice sellers and stalls where you can taste grills, snails, and so on. There you can meet either foreign tourists or marrachkis who come to enjoy the views from the panoramic terraces of the various coffee shops.
The Palace of Bahia
The meaning of the Arabic word « Bahia » is « Beautiful ». This Palace was built during the late XIXth century, in 1880, by the Vizier Ben Moussa in order to honor his favorite wife.
The quality of the Moresque style decorations and the beauties of its garden of orange trees make this Palace a highlight tourist place to visit in Marrakesh. There you can admire floors covered with zelliges, panels of stucco, painted ceilings, wooden doors richly decorated, and other fresh flowered patio.
Souks
The souk is the main socialisation place in the life of each marrachkis. It is a great bazar with a fabulous and unique atmosphere made of a blend of smells and colors. The most exciting experience that you can get is bargaining with the merchants or getting lost in this labyrinth of shops and groceries.
