» Interesting sights in Marrakech

Numerous wonderful testimonies of old times can be admired, such as the famous tombs of the Saadians, the Kontoubia mosque with its impressive minaret, the palaces El Bahia and El Badi or the Ben Youssef Koranic school - Marrakech has many sights to visit.
First of all, the twelve kilometres of ancient city walls erected in the 12th century will attract your attention. Numerous palm trees, pines and cypresses round off the impression. However, the city’s landmark is the Koutoubia mosque with its magnificent minaret. This monument built in the 12th century can only be visited and photographed from the outside.
Another highlight is the 400-years-old mosque Ben Youssef with the Medrasa Ben Youssef (Koranic school) which has been restored with much effort over the last years and has become a major attraction of the old part of Marrakech.
Another impressive building - however not quite as old - is the Bahia Palace, which was built around 1900 by a grand vizier. It has more than 160 rooms, which can hardly be explored without a guide. The courtyards stand out by the lush planted vegetation.
A very special experience is a visit to the camel market in Douar Laaskar, about 5 kilometres from Marrakech. Here, people meet to buy and sell their four-legged friends, and watching the hustle and bustle is really amazing.
You shouldn’t miss a trip to the interior of Morocco. Lonely areas, which could not be more paradise-like, fill the holiday-maker with awe and admiration.
In numerous souks you can buy quite a variety of household objects for daily use, and the tempting pastries let you enjoy the culinary pleasures.