Marrakesh Nutz and Bolts
City Name: Marrakesh
Where is it located?: Marrakesh is in southern Morocco, near the Atlas Mountains.
Why do people go there?: With narrow streets too small for a vehicles and a mind-boggling labyrinths of small alleys loaded with ecletic merchandise, the walled city of old Marrakech has developed a reputation as being the center of culture, art, and old world culture.
How do travelers get there?: Most people arrive at Marakesh by train.
Currency: Dirham
City Code: 44
Population: 3200000
Attractions: Medina (Place Djemaa el-Fna), Arabic, Museum of Moroccan Arts, Almoravid-style Koubba Ba’adiyn
Accommodations: Marrakesh Hostels
Tourist Office: Morocco Tourism Office
Off-the-beaten-path:
Health Issues: No major Health_Issues
When to go: Marrakesh can be visted most of the year. During the summer, the heat can be oppressive.
Common Phrases: Greetings: Salam Aleikum, Greetings (response): wa aleikum as-salam, Thank You: Shukran, How much?: kem?, Yes: nam, No: nam
City Specific Events: Marrakech Popular Arts Festival
How to get around?: Buses and trains are fairly efficient and run throughout the country.
Good to know: In the evening, the center of the old town is a great place to get good cheap food.
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