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Traversing the alleyways and souks of Marrakech, particularly in the Medina (Old City), it is easy to believe you have been transported back in time or stumbled onto a movie set for a medieval Arabian nights production. It is this enchanting fairy tale quality that brings thousands of sightseers to the most visited of Moroccos three Imperial Cities. The heart of the Medina is Djemaa el-Fna, an irregular square where everything seems to happen and the location to which tourists are drawn again and again to soak up the carnival-like environment. Tourism, though, has not spoilt the atmosphere, but seemingly rather added to it. The modern side of Marrakech with its luxury hotels, banks and streets bursting with motor scooters, blends well with the past in a metropolis made up of the peoples of the Berber Atlas tribes, Mahgrebis from the plains, and Saharan nomads.
Marrakech was founded in 1062 by Youssef bin Tachfine of the Almoravid dynasty, and his son perfected the city by bringing in architects and craftsmen from Cordoba to build palaces, baths, mosques and a subterranean water system. The city walls were raised from the red mud of the plains, with the snow-covered peaks of the High Atlas Mountains forming a backdrop for the city, though they are often hidden by the heat haze. One of the many ways to soak up the sights and sounds of Marrakech is in one of the hundreds of horse-drawn carriages, known as caleches, that are for hire, but it is also necessary to take in the Medinas souks on foot, plunging into the hurly burly maelstrom of passages where tradesmen ply various crafts, from cloth dying, copper beating, and leather working to herbalists, perfumers and slipper makers, and where shopkeepers cajole passing tourists into taking a look at their glorious array of colourful crafts. |
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This is the complete list of Marrakech hostels and other types of cheap accommodation such as cheap hotels, B&B s and guest houses in Marrakech, Morocco which you can book online free now with Hostel Bookers.
For more information about a single hostel, you can click the the hostel link from the list below. All hostels in Marrakech are hand picked and they are proven to be backpacker friendly. Check hostel photos, read customer reviews and if you are satisfied, you can book you dorm bed or private room from our site for free. |
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Riad Omar
The Riad Omar Hotel is ideally situated 30 seconds away from the Jemaa El Fna (World famous bazaar)..
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Riad Lakhdar
Location! In the medina. A five minute walk to the place Jemaa el Fna , the mosque Koutoubia and the new town Gueliz..
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Riad Najma
Riad Najma officially classed by provincial tourism! Dar Najma is an authentic Riad for people who love the countryside. It is located 15 minutes from the excitement of Marrakesh, in front of Atlas Mo..
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Riad Dar Maia
Experience the exoticism of the Medina of Marrakech. 5 beautiful rooms with double beds from 25 euros per person!!..
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Riad Kabouli A Marrakech
a very nice riad with 3 rooms in arabo andalou style, a garden with banana trees, exotic plants and fontain In the heart of the Medina, in a quiet area situated in the Souk and only about 10 minutes w..
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Riad Massin
Riad Massin is a magnificent 19th century Riad, it stands alongside the ramparts (historical wall surrounding Medina) of Marrakech...
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Riad Khabia
Located in the old Medina , the Riad Khabia has 3 Rooms and 3 luxurious Suites; intimate private terraces, a small but deep refreshing pool, a large and comfortable patio, a panoramic rooftop terrace ..
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Riad Dar Habiba
Behind its blind facade having pushed the wooden sculptured door, you discover an ancient completely restored and comfortable historic house. You will enjoy it the magic of the medina of Marrakech. Yo..
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Dar El Kanoun
Villa Dar El Kanoun is a guest house hotel with swimming pool in Marrakech. We offer you an accomodation with 5 double rooms and suites for groups, families or couples. Dar El Kanoun is also a team of..
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Riad Medina Azahara
Delicious Riads in a Moroccan style located in the medina of Marrakech at just a few minutes walking distance from the Plaza Jamaa el Fnaa and the Souks markets!..
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Riad Nerja
Located 20 minutes from the airport, Riad Nerja is very easy to reach in the medina of Marrakech, nearby Bab Aouda Essaadia, 30 m only from a car park...
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Dar Elma La Maison De L eau
In the heart of the Medina of Marrakech, come and enjoy the refined and zen atmosphere of the Dar Elma Riad. If you are in search of authenticity and a warm welcome that respects your privacy, our 5 b..
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Riad Ghallia
In the heart of the old town, 5mn walk from Medersa Ben Youssef, and museum, in a calm street, is located RIAD GHALLIA. In a full of life quarter, with kids playing in the street, songs of the Muslim ..
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Riad Lena
Sofia and Stephane welcome you to their house, ideally situated in the Medina near the DAR BACHA Palace...
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Riad Johenna
Riad Johenna is situated in the center of the Medina, a two minutes walk away from Jema el Fna Square and the shopping souks...
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Riad Ta achchaqa
An authentic Riad located in a peaceful historic district, from which the entire rose red city is accessible by foot...
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Riad Le Clos Des Arts
The Riad Le Clos des Arts is a genuine Moroccan guest palace, situated right in the middle of Marrakech Medina, a few yards off place Jema el Fna, in one of the most picturesque and authentic district..
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Riad Al Mamoune
Riad Al Mamoune is a lovely guests house, where youll be welcome by the owners and their staff. You can have the better experience of the life in a Moroccan house, and a Moroccan family...
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Riad Dar Jani
Dar Jani is situated in the ancient kasbah of Marrakesh.This traditional house with 2 double rooms and 1 single room,is minutes away from the famous and exotic Djema el Fna square,where acrobats,juggl..
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Equity Point Marrakesh Hostel
Plaza Djemaa el Fna, without a doubt, the very centre of Marrakech. Barely 300 metres away, the new Equity Point Marrakech hostel appears like a sanctuary for travellers, with 4 to 10 bed dorms, doubl..
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Dar Zarraba Guesthouse
Dar Zarraba is, intentionally, very close to lively Marrakesh, yet sufficiently far away to stop off just for an evening, a day, or a week..
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Riad Sheba
A warm Welcome to all that will discover our beautiful town,..
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