Lonely Planet Pocket Marrakesh

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9781786570369
• eBook ISBN: 9781787010130

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Marrakesh is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Plunge headfirst into the mapcap mayhem of Djemaa el-Fna, reflect on the beauty of Ali ben Youssef Medersa, spend the night in an atmospheric riad -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Marrakesh and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Marrakesh: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Marrakesh map (included in print version), plus over 12 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers El-Fna, Mouassine & Bab Doukkala, the Central Souqs, Riad Zitoun & Kasbah, Ville Nouvelle, Palmeraie and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Marrakesh, a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Marrakesh's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet Morocco guide. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt

Ville Nouvelle

Need a break from the medina hustle? Head to Marrakesh’s ville nouvelle (new town), full of leafy parks, cafe culture, a thriving contemporary art scene and the best bars and gourmet restaurants in town. Guéliz is the central shopping hub, while Hivernage is a high-class neighbourhood bordered by gardens and home to a few remnants of art deco architecture.

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The Sights in a Day

MCatch modern Marrakesh at work by strolling through the centre of Guéliz. Sit down for a pot of tea or a coffee and soak up the old-world vibe at Grand Café de la Poste and then check out the Orientalist art works on show at MACMA.

RSample a slap-up feast of Moroccan homestyle cooking for lunch at the Amal Center before heading up to Jardin Majorelle to wander around Yves Saint Laurent’s old stomping ground. Don’t forget to visit the beautifully curated collection of the Musée Berbère while here, to brush up on the fascinating culture of Morocco’s Amazigh peoples.

NDinner decisions are tough in Guéliz. For the best of the city’s Moroccan cuisine, dine at Al Fassia – don’t forget to book – or, if you’re hankering for a cuisine change, get a table at Catanzaro for real-deal Italian pizza. Finish off with a drink at lively 68 Bar à Vin.

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Jardin Majorelle

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Guéliz Gallery Hop

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Food

Amal Center

Al Fassia

Snack al-Bahriya

Pâtisserie Amandine

Panna Gelato

Arts & Crafts

MACMA

Galerie Rê

Berber Culture

Musée Ber...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Marrakesh
• Top Sights
• Local Life
• Day Planner
• Need to Know
• Marrakesh Neighbourhoods
• Djemaa el-Fna & Around
• Mouassine & Bab Doukkala
• Central Souqs
• Exploring Around Bab Debbagh
• Riads Zitoun & Kasbah
• Ville Nouvelle
• Palmeraie
• The Best of Marrakesh
• Survival Guide
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writer