Marrakesh Walk Tour 1st part; Strolling the Old Medina

4-days Morocco Self-guided Solo Tour
July 03 to July 06, 2014

Marrakesh Airport arrival in the morning

How to go to Old Medina;
From Marrakesh Airport, just go to the only Airport arrival exit and the bus #19 is waiting there every 30 minutes. Fare costs 30MAD ($3.7) which has around 20 minute travel to the last stop, Place Jemaa. Photography and video taking is permitted.

The name Marrakesh originates from the Amazigh (Berber) words mur akush, which means "Land of God." It is the third largest city in Morocco, after Casablanca and Rabat, and lies near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. It is a few hours from the foot of the Sahara Desert. Its location and contrasting landscape has made it an enviable destination in Morocco. The city is divided into two distinct parts: the Medina, the historical city, and the new European modern district called Gueliz or Ville Nouvelle. The Medina is full of intertwining narrow passageways and local shops full of character. In contrast, Gueliz plays host to modern restaurants, fast food chains and big brand stores. 

http://wikitravel.org/en/Marrakech

Marrakesh's Old Medina (Koutoubia Mosque)

Marrakesh's Old Medina (Koutoubia Mosque)

Marrakesh's Old Medina (Koutoubia Mosque)

Marrakesh's Old Medina (Place jemaa el fna police station)

Marrakesh's Old Medina (Place jemaa el fna)

Marrakesh's Old Medina (Place jemaa el fna)

Marrakesh's Old Medina (Place jemaa el fna)

Marrakesh's Old Medina (Place jemaa el fna)

Marrakesh's Old Medina (Place jemaa el fna)

Marrakesh's Old Medina (train station)

Marrakesh's Old Medina

Marrakesh walk tour last part; Jemaa El Fna Square at night
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