hammam Marrakech .

The hammam in Morocco remains an important social phenomenon, involving a whole ritual to follow. Soft soap,Ghassoul or clay and essential oils, Moroccan hammam is the best known of all, for its benefits to the body. The hammam filled another function, besides the fact bathe. In the past, steam was seen as a meeting place and sociability. It is within these walls that people in the same neighborhood went.

hammam Marrakech

     

hammam Marrakech

The girls take the opportunity to show off their little embroidered towels and

beauty, while older women were choosing potential wives for their son. As funny as it sounds, these women had codes to see if a woman was single, married, widowed or divorced. The family situation varied color towels they used. For men, steam room were a place to talk about private or political affairs.

                     hammam Marrakech

We can find several hammams in one neighborhood. All segments of society attended the public place at least once a week. 

Today steam is essential in Moroccan society, both religious and cultural level. Indeed, the Hammam is not only a place where we take care of your body but also a place where women meet and exchange gossip. Each neighborhood has its "beldi hammam" open to the common people. Today Morocco has developed more appropriate care centers or Spa to international customers. Morocco, with its tradition of spa and steam room, his fingers masseuses experts, perfumes of roses, jasmine its argan oil, undoubtedly holds a place of first choice in the art of pampering.

It has further this knowledge millennium all the necessary ingredients to enhance your body.



The essential ingredients for the hammam :      

The soap is found everywhere in the souks at a low price, it cleanses the skin deep, making it soft and silky, eliminates toxins and prepares the skin for other treatments, such as massage and ghassoul the argan oil. Upon entering the hammam the first thing you do: you get wet and coat of black soap, then the masseuse will erase your body to remove dead skin. 
  
Ghassoul 100% and 100% Organic Moroccan is a clay which we coated the body and thanks to its properties; cleansesdegreases and cleans the skin. It is also used as shampoos and face masks because it is suitable even for sensitive skins. They are everywhere in the souks. Personally I let it melt in water of roses, a Best product of Morocco that comes from the famous Valley "Dades" in the south, after Ouarzazate. 

rhassoul clay hair

Argan oil: this is the last massage, the masseuse eventually coat your argan oil body you can flavor with an essential oil of your choice, rose, jasmine, etc. ... 

Kessa glove

Kessa glove that is also found in the souks, essential to scrub your skin? exist more or less rough, I recommend you take a fine-grained and tell the masseuse "chouia chouia" 

so it does not rub too hard .




  
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 what to do in marrakech .

Vibrant and exciting destination, Marrakech offers a perfect mix of culture, beautiful landscapes and fascinating architecture. 

Pearl of the South has a myriad of reasons that you will not hesitate twice when you have to take your tickets for Marrakech!

what to do in marrakech

what to do in marrakech ?

1- outdoor dining in jeamaa el Fna 

Market stalls on the main souk in the medina have a range of Moroccan dishes that you can eat fresh. Do not be put off by the street food: it's one of the best that we can find in Marrakech (and the world for that matter). Eating on a shop or stall proves and more much cheaper than any of the overpriced restaurants that line the famous places, and the food is cooked right before your eyes while you wait! 

In the evening, from 18 pm Jemaa el Fna is a large restaurant located at very cheap grills, kebabs and fish cooked in front of you. A good fifty restaurateurs vendors, grouped by "specialty" (snails in a corner, grilling - kebabs, sausages ... - elsewhere, desserts ginger a little later). form a large well-ordered over which fleet smoke braziers rectangle. 

We settle on small benches and enjoyed. Unbeatable prices for ($ 4), a complete meal. excellent cooking for fish. others for fresh salads, meats and sausages. . and others for couscous.

2- Going to a steam room  "hamam"


You can not visit  Marrakech without enjoying  the luxury of a steam room, a different spa experience in the Western world, where we will ask you to undress for a good cleaning.  hammam marrakech
Hot water will be splashed on your body before exfoliation of your skin. While you will be spotlessly clean, follow a relaxing massage that will make you float out of steam and coated with a divine scent. 




3- Stroll in the  Majorelle  garden 

Inevitable in the new city, the Majorelle Garden (botanical garden all in blue). The garden belonged to fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. At his death in 2008, his ashes were 
scattered in the garden. 




this garden is a place of calm in the heart of this teeming city. The lush vegetation takes you on a peaceful and harmonious world. A nice stop time to realize preferably in the morning.  This  garden is to see without hesitation to cut agitements of the city and enjoy the birds cooing and wriggling water fountains.




4- Koutoubia Mosque 

is a monument to Marrakech. It stands in the city center and by Muslims are called to pray every day. The beautiful minaret can be seen from all over the Medina. Only Muslims can

enter but you can take pictures and admire it from the outside.










5- The Saadian Tombs

built by Sultan Ahmed El Mansour for himself, his family and ancestors, more touristy and very beautiful to look at, though it is a "garden cemetery". Beside the mosque is also El-Mansour, one can not visit but very beautiful. To access the tombs, we follow a long narrow

saadian tombs

corridor cut between the walls; before an entire adventure lead this amazing garden.













6- Bahia Palace

the site is known for its rich architecture. Its construction is recent, 19th century, and was inspired by the Arabic and Andalusian styles.the Bahia Palace was built around 1880 by the

el bahia palace

Vizier Ba Ahmed. and had the ambition d'être the largest palace of all time. The Palace is a true labor leader Moroccan art.

7- getting lost in the "souks"

We can not get to Marrakesh without getting lost in the souks and enjoy local crafts. Remember that haggling is imperative. 

Marrakech has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco. 

marrakech souk

Once the people of Marrakech lived their dealings with Africans and Spaniards who arrived by sea. 

Lose yourself for a few hours in the narrow streets and negotiate with local people for all kinds of business. The souks are one of the most fascinating attractions of Marrakech.Starting with carpets with nice jewelry and colorful spice souk has everything. Buy here all the memories to take home.

8- A carriage ride

They are part of the landscape of Marrakech. Although I found it a little kitsch initially, I enjoyed this walk around Marrakech. The carriages are made Jemaa el Fna.

carriage ride marrakech

9- The Ben Youssef Madrasa 

Medersa Ben Youssef: Former Koranic school, wall murals are amazing. It is interesting to see the old parts where students were staying. Spartan. 

The Ben Youssef Madrasa

a rather special to visit when you are self studying as this is an old Koranic school founded in 1570 building! Like all ancient monuments, architecture and decoration are sublime: stucco wall, carved wood, colors chaudes.La Ben Youssef Madrasa is a wonderful example of the Arab-Andalusian architecture.

10-   marrakech palmeraie

this palm garden stretches for miles and has nearly 10,000 trees. Compared to an oasis in the middle of the city. Start to challenge yourself to do a camel ride around this beautiful palm grove. You can come here by taxi or tourist bus with multiple stops.

marrakech palmeraie hike

marrakech palmeraie

       

 

The Western High Atlas  "ourika"

This chain of snowy mountains visible outside Marrakech, impressed travelers for its contrast with the dry desert climate that is close. If you want to enjoy the beautiful landscape.  The village of El valle del Ourika, the busiest in the area, is also a place to enjoy nature. Also, "Asni" and "Imlil" are superb starting point for a walk to the mountains. From the village AMIZMIZ, you can have wonderful views, it is easily accessible from Marrakech.

what to do in marrakech  ?

things to experience in Marrakech 

Getting a henna tattoo 

Getting lost in the souks

A tour of the ramparts drawn carriage 

Wandering camel in the palm 

Sleeping in a Riad 

Relax in a steam room  "hammam"

Taste the Moroccan couscous in restaurants from Jemaa el Fna

Stroll on the market and haggle Bab Doukkala each object 

A day trip on the Atlas Berber Trails 

Enjoy a mint tea in a herbalism

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The walls of Marrakech

The walls of Marrakech  .


the gates of  marrakech city  

This enclosure is of a length with a 10 km with a height varying from 6 to 9m, while its thickness varies between 1.60m and 2m.

It is supported by oblong towers and pierced by monumental gates are the most impressive Bab Doukkala, Bab Aghmat, Bab and Bab Agnaou Aylane. 






monumental gates of marrakech

Gates (Bab Doukkala, Bab Aghmat) 

marrakech babaghmat Marrakech is surrounded by adobe walls. This wall is five meters high and two meters thick. It extends over a length of about 12 km. It was built by Almoravid Ali Ben Youssef in 1126-1127. 

A portion of the enclosure is still well preserved, though it was enlarged at the time of successive enlargements of the medina, including the Almohad period. This enclosure is pierced by ten huge doors of which it should be noted :

Bab Doukkala 

Imposing structure consisting of two projecting bastions on either side, a door giving passage to a corridor. This door almoravide originally named after the namesake territory inhabited by the Almohad populations. 

Imitate the locals and relax; close to the main roads and food souks and a short walk discos and nightclubs in the new town, hide peaceful riads and excellent restaurants

the neighborhood is the perfect place to discover the quiet side of the medina: groups of women chattering at the exit of public hammams, children are trying to convince their parents to stop in front the carts where are piling with sesame seeds sweets.

Bab Aghmat 

City gate opening into a bastion defending it. This curious plan must result from a reorganization of the Almoravid period primitive door.

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Marrakech the red city

Marrakech the red city  is a place full of magic! With its countless markets, gardens, palaces and mosques, you'll impress. Spend an entire day to explore the Medina and secret courtyards and winding streets surveyed. In all cases, the best way to know the rest of neighborhood along the ramparts on foot or by bike. Then go and relax in the peace and serenity of the Jardin Majorelle in or admire the splendor of one of the oldest mosques in the city. 

Marrakech the red city 

the Pearl of the South or South Gate and red ocher Town or City, is a city in Morocco, in the interior, at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. 

The city is subject to a Mediterranean climate. In Marrakech, the winters are often cool in the morning, but temperatures will rise quickly during the day to reach 18 degrees on average. Thereafter, the temperature drops very quickly in the evening, in order to reach 7 degrees. Summers in turn are often hot. 
The economy in Marrakech based on tourism, trade and crafts. The hotel infrastructure has in recent years rapidly. The city is served by the airport Marrakech - Menara, which is the second largest airport last Morocco.This is ISO 9001 certified by international certification organizations. more than two million tourists every year. It is also the starting point for many excursions for hikers wishing to travel the desert to the south or the Atlas. 

red Marrakech has indeed become a favorite for celebrities who enjoy its well-preserved charm which combines luxury destinations. 

Monuments and attractions 

Koutoubia Mosque - Place Jamaa El Fna - Ben Youssef Madrasa 
Qoubba Almoravide - The Saadian tombs -
 Fountain chrob or chouf Koutoubia Mosque - Mosque El Mouassine and fountain - 
 Golden Mosque - El Badi Palace - Bahia Palace -
 Menara Gardens - Agdal Gardens -Garden Majorelle - 
Museum of Art Museum of Marrakech  - Islamic Art Museum of Marrakech - 
Museum "Bert-Flint" called home Tiskwin - Museum of the Palmeraie - 
Dar Si Said Museum - Museum of Photography and Visual Arts - The souks of Marrakech

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