Marrakech is the most exotic city in Morocco, a fascinating urban theatre situated at the foot of the High Atlas Mts, where caravanserai from sub Saharan Africa stopped to trade in the great market place or ‘souks’. Marrakech is as well placed now as it was then, with the infinite deserts of the south beyond the High Atlas Mts, as well as being within reach of the coast at the enchanting resort of Essaouira. A good train service connects Marrakech to the north at Tangiers, and the Imperial cities of Fez and Rabat, as well as Casablanca. There is also a motorway from Casablanca to Marrakech.

There are monuments and museums to see in Marrakech but the city itself is perhaps the most memorable. A stroll through the labyrinthine alleys of the medina and the chaotic ‘souks’, followed by people- watching from a chic pavement café on a wide tree--lined boulevard in the French-built new town, shows clearly the contrasting traditional and modern aspects of Marrakech.

These contrasts mean there are a range of activities, restaurants and entertainments to suit all tastes and budgets, and this range is growing constantly.

Here is a selection of the main sights to see:

• Jma'El Fna square
• The Saadian Tombs
• Badi Palace
• El Bahia Palace
• Ben Youssef Medersa
• The Museum of Marrakech
• Majorelle Gardens
• The Katoubia minaret
• Marrakech city walls
• Dar Si Said Museum

The enchanting port of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast is just over 2 hours away by road - as laid back as Marrakech is frenetic.

A good train service, ONCF, connects Marrakech to the Imperial Cites, Casablanca and Tangiers.

The house managers can discuss and advise on all transport arrangements and can book any where necessary.