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Medina of Marrakech

Marrakech, Morocco
As featured in 3 days in Marrakech and 1 other guide
Ranked #12 of 96 attractions in Marrakech
4.5 of 5 stars 627 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites, Neighbourhoods
Activities: Shopping
Fee: No
Owner description: This is one of the major landmarks in the city. It is a World Heritage Site and serves as a commercial center for much of central Morocco. Come ready...... more » Owner description: This is one of the major landmarks in the city. It is a World Heritage Site and serves as a commercial center for much of central Morocco. Come ready to haggle! « less
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Vancouver, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The Medina should have been a great experience. Exotic local, different culture, things to buy, good food -what could go wrong? In a word - GREED!!! Oh, and add to that cheating, lying, Baksheesh, ignorance and a culture that has gone way wrong. In a way the Medina reminded me of Montego Bay , Jamaica years ago when the cruise... More

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Peak District
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Amazing place and experience, very busy with a lot going on, you have to keep your wits about you, but definitely worth a visit, just to see all the food stalls and markets and the labyrinth of side streets and souks More

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The whole Medina area is great. Get lost in the souks and take time to chat to the shopkeepers who tend to be really friendly and like a laugh. Offer about a third of what they're asking and work from there and remember to keep it fun and good natured. Enjoy. More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Great to walk around in the evening and have some nice food at the stands. Beautiful display! Beware of the 'faux guides'! and those who ask money if they see you taking a picture More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Hustle and bustle with great shopping without pestering from spices, oils, to leather goods, babouches of any colours, carpets, lovely silver ware, incents sticks and cloth. Even seen a dead camels head hanging outside a butchers shop!!! Drew the line there! More

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Basel, Switzerland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

"The courageous belongs the world". In case you get lost, don't ask little boys on the street, they will misguide you and ask for money, the best is to ask shop owners. More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

great hustle and bustle, and surprisingly not too much in the way of being pestered. got some good bargains on leather bags. More

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The Medina of Marrakesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and not to be excluded from any trip to Marrakesh. It is absolutely amazing! The entire medina is walled in red mud brick. There are so many highlights it is hard to pick just one. The main square is Place Djemma-El-Fna. In the square you will find makeshift dentists, snake... More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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The Medina was extremely busy in the evening, unfortunately we missed out on seeing the snakes and snake charmers as they only perform in the daylight. The souks are all under cover, however they are made up of tiny alley ways and mopeds and motor bikes ride up and down and there is very littel room so you are often... More

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Cleethorpes, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Very busy, hustle and bussle. Watch out for scooters and horses as you may get runner over. Have some coins in your pocket if you want a photo of the snakes (10 dirhams, 20 max). I did well haggling, asking what the best price was then halfing it and working my way up. Definately worth a visit! More

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