Distinctive activities that you can do when you travel to Marrakesh, Morocco

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Gasmi - You are now in Marrakesh , the red city in Morocco, the best tourist destination in 2015 , according to the rating of Trip Advisor, which is the best site specialized in ratings and traveler reviews of tourism places .. Where to go in Marrakech? What unusual activities can you do?

Visit the Koutoubia Mosque , its minaret is the most famous symbol of Marrakech, and it was built in the traditional Almohad style.

Spend your dirhams in the popular souks , which is one of several fun ways to spend your time in Marrakech, when you wander through the endless maze of souks, especially in the square El Fna .

- Learn about Islamic schools , such as the Ben Youssef Quranic School, which is dedicated to teaching the Qur’an and Islamic law and was founded in the 14th century. The place is beautiful and quiet and worth a visit.

- Acquisition of some modern fashion inspired by authentic Moroccan or Maghreb clothes to make them more comfortable, such as shoes, dresses, djellabas, caftans, scarves and shawls.

- Living among the green spaces of Marrakech, it would be good to know where to find rest under the African sun, such as the famous Mamounia Gardens created in the 18th century, or the Majorelle Gardens.

- Discover some Moroccan style art at the Tesquewen Gallery, a private home of veteran Dutchman Bert Flint, featuring an impressive collection of handicrafts and decorative arts from southern Morocco and the Sahara.

- Visit the Saadian tomb , which surrounds the Kasbah Mosque from the south side, and the most visited monument is the old walled garden.

- Discovering Morocco through museums, such as the Dar Si Said Museum, Dar Al-Fotoqatah, Douet Mouassine in Darb Al-Hamam, and the Marrakech Museum of Photography and Visual Arts.

Catch your breath in the tanneries in Marrakesh , to experience life in the Middle Ages. The tanners here, since the founding of the city, have been using hundreds of liquid-filled vats to tan the animal skins before they go to market.

- Walk to the Sultan's Palace , which was built by Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur in the late 16th century, and also to the Badi' Palace which is one of the two main landmarks of the Saadian era (the other being the Saadian Tombs).

Shop in handicraft stores, especially in the traditional industry complex, which is the best because it only sells handicrafts, unlike other shops in Marrakech, where you may find all kinds of souvenirs.

- Enjoy the pleasure of Moroccan cooking , which has become famous around the world for its classic traditional menus of salads, tagines, pastilla, couscous and harira. There are a number of traditional restaurants that will undoubtedly make you illiterate.

- There are no-haggle areas . If you don't like dealing with haggling in trade, head to Sharifiya Market

- Learn about some modern art , such as visiting the "Marrakech Biennale", which is a catalyst for the growing art scene in the Red City, as well as Dar Cherifieh, Gallery 127, Gallery Re and others.

- Better stop and relax , if you feel tired of the busy market life, you can have a leisurely lunch, take a massage, or head to the "roundabout" among the olive and citrus groves.

- Relax more .. in the Moroccan bath, such as the spas of the Mamounia Hotel or the Salman Hotel, or head to Hammam Al Pasha for a more authentic bath, or the new spa resort in Hammam La Rose.

- Enjoy some parties, especially the days of festivals that usually do not stop, such as the National Festival of Folklore, the Marrakech International Film Festival, the Marrakech Festival of Laughter, the Festival of Singing and Praise, and others.

Sleeping in luxurious Moroccan rooms . To get this special point, try to book early in one of the hotels that take from palaces and historical houses as a place to stay, with luxurious suites, fragrant botanical gardens, Moroccan carpets, wood carvings and inscriptions that decorate the walls and ceilings of the house.