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Marrakech is a magical city rising from the plains against the snow capped peaks
of the Atlas mountains. The Djemaa el Fina square, the most exuberant market place in the world is the place to soak up the carnival like atmosphere, tantalising aromas and bargain for anything.
Marrakech is becoming an ever more attractive affordable, yet luxurious holiday home destination.
After Casablanca, Marrakech is Morocco's second largest city. It has a thriving industrial area and is the most important market and administrative centre of southern Morocco.
As well as fascinating architecture, Marrakech attracts you with its enchanting atmosphere and spectacular location and a feeling that the city is lost in time. Marrakechians are renowned for their warmth and sociability, as well as their
humor and directness.
How to get there
Marrakech International Airport is 5km south-west of town.
Airlines from the UK
Royal Air Maroc ( 020 7439 4361; www.royalmaroc.com ) flies daily from Gatwick to Marrakech. BA ( 0870 850 9850; www.ba.com ) flies from Heathrow and Gatwick to Marrakech. Air France ( 0845 0845 111; www.airfrance.co.uk ) flies from Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Aberdeen to Marrakech via Paris.
When to go
Winter is " the season " with temperatures averaging 22ºC between November and March. This falls dramatically at night. Rain is rare, but certainly not unknown. In summer, temperatures soar into the hundreds, exacerbated by the chergui, a fiery desert wind.
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