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Cheap flights to Marrakech will take you to a city like no other. With the jaw-dropping backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, the walled city is a maze of narrow streets lined with medieval buildings. Thankfully, its popularity as a holiday hot spot hasn't changed the essence of this destination. So make this winter one to remember with a trip to the gorgeous city.
Make holidays here as traditional as possible by staying in a Riad. These extremely traditional houses have an interior garden, so most rooms open out onto an atrium or mezzanine style space. The intricate mosaic tile work of Riads is astounding, and gives you an impression of the real Morocco.
No trip to Marrakech is complete with a bartering at the Souks, so be sure to visit one before going home on one of the many cheap flights. Here, you'll find a range of traditional and hand crafted goods from leather goods to shoes to spices to ceramics. The art of bartering is strong here, so brush up on your skills before you visit!
You'll be spoilt for choice with the sights! One of those is the Koutoubia Mosque, built hundreds of years ago, and is visible all over Marrakech. Away from the city centre are the Menara Gardens, where you can relax among the trees and by the lakeside a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the town. Whilst here, enjoy a spa treatment in the traditional hammams, such as a massage or spa wrap.
Said to be the busiest square in Africa, the Djemaa El-fna, is like no other on earth. Visit in the evening, when it comes to life with story tellers, snake charmers, fortune tellers and pupeteers. But be warned, it does get extremely busy, so try to come earlier in the evening to avoid the majority of crowds.
The lush and peaceful tranquility of the Majorelle shows you a different side to the city. Designed by Yves St Laurent in the 1920s, these art deco gardens evolved as an artist's retreat in the newer area of the town. Relax among the cacti, vines and tropical flowers which frame beautiful mosaics.
One of the best things about visiting Marrakech in winter is the weather, as temperatures rarely drop below 18C. With summer temperatures reaching into the thirties, its a much more manageable temperature for sight-seeing and enjoying the city.
Whatever you decide to do on holidays to Marrakech, try to experience the real Morocco. Stray away from the newer areas of the town to find the essence of Marrakech.
