Living in Marrakech


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The ochre city, oasis close to desert and bottom of the mountains of Atlas,
will without doubt upset you. Luxuriant and animated, Marrakech became a must for jet set and foreigners looking for exoticism. Its large avenues bordered with palm trees, its
luxurious palaces, the famous place of DJemaa-el-Fna make up its remarkable attractions. Many
foreign investors acquired a villa, a ryad or an apartment in the city.
The most in-demand districts in Marrakech are: - Gueliz, former European district, displaying many villas surrounded with gardens
- the Hivernage, residential district, - the Palmeraie, extended on 13000
ha, where sumptuous palaces and luxurious villas are located among palm trees. Located 10 kms far from the
center.
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the Pros: - a unique geographical situation -
permanent animation, a fascinating mix of luxury and
exoticism
the Cons: - During Summer,
temperatures may rise up to 40°C.
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What to see in Marrakech
- the Djeema-el-Fna place and its intense
animation at dawn - the Mosque of
Koutoubia and its minaret - Bab-Agnaou, splendid door of the Almohade kasba, made of cut and carved stone
of Gueliz - the Saadian tombs,
necropolis of the Saadian sultans, built at the end of XVIth century
- gardens of Agdal, conceived as of XIIth century,
- the sumptuous palaces including the palace of
Badi, the palace of Bahia which was belonging to the Grand Vizir Ba Ahmed,
the Dar-If-Said palace, transformed from now into the Museum of Moroccan arts - the souks of
Marrakech - Medersa Ben Youssef - the garden of
Menara and its famous square house - the palms
plantation (la Palmeraie) - the gardens of Majorelle
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