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.
Dar Baraka & Karam
( 88 %)
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03.06.–13.06. —
10 nights, Double room (fullbed), BED AND BREAKFAST
With a stay at Dar Baraka & Karam, you’ll be centrally located in Marrakech, within a 15-minute drive of Jemaa el-Fnaa and Place du 16 November. This 4-star riad is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Majorelle Gardens and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Marrakech Plaza. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This riad also features complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Services (partially against charge) - Restaurant
- Terrace
- 24-hour reception
- Hotel safe
- Breakfast
- Luggage room
- Airport Shuttle
- Non-smoking establishment
- Meeting room
- Spa
- Parking
- Not wheelchair-accessible
Royal Golf Club Marrakech
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04.06. — green fee per player: Green Fee 18 Holes (10:00)
The Royal Golf Marrakech, favorite of the late His Majesty King Hassan II, is the second oldest course of the Kingdom. Some holes are legendary and full of history. Its exceptional vegetation provides a unique setting. Designed by Gustave Golias and Arnaud Massy it opened to the first players in 1927. The Royal Golf Marrakech has 27 holes. David Lloyd George, a British statesman, made numerous appearances on the golf greens of Marrakech. Winston Churchill also played it several times before the Second World War, then later the American President, General Ike Eisenhower. OLD COURSE 18 HOLES PAR 72 – 5.871 METRES It’s the second oldest golf course of the kingdom, it was inaugurated in 1927 with 4 holes played by the Pacha of Marrakech, Hadj Thami El Glaoui Mezouari. In 1928, Gustave Golias, golf champion and personal professor of the Pacha, completed the construction of the 9 first holes and is drawing the 9 following. Passionate about botanic, he also planted species who are now centenary and give to the Royal its garden gold reputation. In 1933, Gustave Golias and the famous Arnaud Massy, who is the first foreigner to win the British Open in 1907, are remodeling the course to give its grace and elegance back It is on this course that you will discover one of the most famous holes, the “Brigitte Bardot”. This PAR 3 was baptitised this way by its Majesty, the king Hassan II. NEW COURSE 9 HOLES PAR 36 – 3 072 METERS In 2007, and to always satisfy the requests of its customer base, The Royal Golf Marrakech entrusts the extension of 9 holes to two french designers : Gert Watine, a golf professional who was born in Morocco and Thierry Sprecher, an architect who constructed many golfs in the hexagon. In May 2008, the New Course was officially inaugurated. This PAR 36 of 3 072 meters is in perfect harmony with the magnificent landscape, preserving its unique atmosphere that makes the well known charm of the Royal Golf Marrakech. This course benefits of all the vegetation, perfectly integrating with the actual course, with water ponds, offering this way a more technical and long course.
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Amelkis Golf Club
Golf club page 06.06. — green fee per player: Green Fee 18 Holes (10:00) Welcome to the prestigious Amelkis Golf Club in Marrakech. This golfing paradise includes a golf course with its 27 holes which will soon increase to 36, signed Cabell Robinson, located in a private domain of more than 450 hectares of idyllic landscapes, with spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains. It is also home to an exquisite collection of luxurious and beautifully designed properties available for purchase.
Atlas Golf Marrakech
Golf club page 08.06. — green fee per player: Green Fee 18 Holes (10:00) Take a stroll around the magnificent course of the Atlas Golf Marrakech. A setting that seems to have never been trodden. This is the definition of the beautiful surprise that is the Atlas Golf Marrakech course. This 9-hole course (PAR 33 of 2380m) is a real oasis at the gates of Marrakech. The players evolve in the middle of olive trees and palm trees on a hilly golf course Located 10 minutes from Jemaa El Fna Square, it was designed by the architect Alain Prat with the aim of recreating the main atmospheres of southern Morocco: heat, sun, shade and coolness. The most striking feature is the quality of the course and its maintenance worthy of a great course, especially the greens which are a real challenge in themselves.
The Tony Jacklin Marrakech
Golf club page 10.06. — green fee per player: Green Fee 18 Löcher (10:00) This is an exceptional golf course. It has 27 holes and is a quality course with a remarkable maintenance, without forgetting that it has wonderful views of the prestigious Atlas Mountains. The Tony Jacklin Marrakech includes an 18-hole course (PAR 72) with a length of 6,550 meters. And it extends over an area of 70 hectares that offers technical interest as well as a great diversity of play for amateur or professional golfers.