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M Avenue Mall is a luxury shopping mall with vendors of high end international brands and French labels. It also has an exclusive Aston Martin showroom. Some of the best high street restaurants in Morocco can be found here. In the vicinity, there are M residences, an art gallery, a business institute, a clinic and more. Please contact The Oberoi, Marrakech luxury hotel in Marrakech to arrange transport to M Avenue Mall.
Jardin Majorelle, or Majorelle Gardens, were designed by a French artist in the 1920s and bought by Yves Saint Laurent in the 1980s. His ashes were scattered here after he died in 2008. The gardens are home to a collection of cacti, beautiful fountains and many native birds, as well as the Islamic Art Museum of Marrakech. The garden is also famed for its cobalt blue buildings, a shade that has become known as Majorelle Blue. One of the best places to visit in Morocco, the gardens can be easily reached from our luxury hotel in Marrakech: The Oberoi, Marrakech.
Le Jardin Secret or The Secret Garden, features an exotic garden and a traditional Islamic garden, laid out to allow contemplation and including water features, as heavenly gardens are described in the Quran. The beautiful buildings include minarets, a tower and a private hammam. The Secret Garden is one of the best things to do in Marrakech and top of Morocco destinations for international and domestic travellers. Guests at The Oberoi, Marrakech will notice similarities between this garden design and the inspired design of our own luxury hotel in Marrakech.
Essaouira is known as the Windy City of Africa, which makes it a fantastic destination for those interested in windsurfing or kite surfing, popular Morocco things to do here. Especially between April and November, when conditions are at their best. Essaouira has a rich tribal culture that has been left largely intact due to the fewer numbers of tourists visiting this destination. Pop along in the spring or autumn and take a stroll through the old medina, with its lanes of spice sellers and palm fringed avenues. Please contact The Oberoi, Marrakech for further information.
The Sahara Desert spans 9,200,000 square kilometres (2,273,056,000 acres), making it the largest hot desert in the world and third in size only after the cold deserts of the Artic and Antarctica. Should you wish to visit, some of the best Morocco things to do here include camping, trekking, sand surfing, quad biking and star gazing. Unspoilt by light pollution, you can see night skies teeming with stars here. For further information, please contact The Oberoi, Marrakech luxury hotel Marrakech.
Ouzoud is a collection of waterfalls that meet together to spill into the El-Abid River gorge. Standing at 110 metres high, these are the second largest falls in Africa. You can access the foot of the falls along a path shaded by olive trees, while at the summit, a number of mills (ouzoud means: to grind grain, in the Berber language) can be found. Amongst the best Morocco things to do is a visit to these waterfalls. Wear sturdy shoes should you wish to go walking. You can also take a boat ride and spot barbary apes. Please contact The Oberoi, Marrakech for more information.
Agafay Desert is one of the best places to visit in Morocco for 4-wheel driving, camel safaris and overnight camping under the stars. Agafay is a rocky desert, although its white outcrops can give the illusion of being sand. In the centre is a thriving oasis where turtles and frogs can be found. The Oberoi, Marrakech hotel Marrakech would be happy to arrange transport and a guide for you to Agafay Desert.
Ourika Valley has in recent years become a popular spot to escape the scorching summer heat of Marrakech. Between February and April, the valley is filled with cherry and almond blossoms. Year-round it is cooled by the shade of the Atlas Mountains. Ourika makes for a pleasant break from Marrakech and is one of the better Morocco destinations for connectivity to the city. Please contact The Oberoi, Marrakech for further information.
Maison de la Photographie or Marrakech Photography House is one of the more interesting things to do in Marrakech should your interests lie in the arts. With a permanent exhibition that charts the history of Morocco from the 1870s, as well as temporary exhibitions from celebrated and little-known photographers, Maison de la Photographie is well worth a visit from the best hotel Marrakech offers: The Oberoi, Marrakech.
Dar Si Said Museum or the Museum of Moroccan Arts is the oldest museum in Marrakech. Housed in a former palace, over two vast floors that in themselves are a work of art, this museum can be easily reached in a private vehicle from hotels in Marrakech such as The Oberoi, Marrakech. This should be on your top of Morocco things to do.
Yves Saint Laurent moved to Marrakech in the late 1960s and spent a number of years here with his partner, Pierre Bergé. This new museum is one of the best places to visit in Morocco and showcases a large selection of original Yves Saint Laurent designs, including around 5,000 items of clothing, 15,000 haute couture accessories and tens of thousands of sketches, many of which are donated by the Pierre Bergé Foundation. Please contact The Oberoi, Marrakech, our luxury hotel in Marrakech, for more information.
The Atlas Mountains are rugged, snow-capped peaks that stretch 1,600 miles (2,500 kilometres) along north western Africa. Traversing Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, they sit between the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the vast Sahara Desert. There are many hiking and trekking opportunities starting from Asni that can be arranged through hotels in Marrakech such as The Oberoi, Marrakech.
La Koutoubia: a 77 metre-high minaret, is the largest mosque and one of the best places to visit in Marrakech. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens at the entrance to Jemâa El Fna. It is also close to the Marrakech Museum, Bahia Palace and gardens, the Saadian Tombs, El Badi Palace and Dar Si Said, a monument to traditional artisans and home of the Museum of Moroccan Arts. Please contact the concierge at The Oberoi, Marrakech, the best of hotels in Marrakech, for more information.
Kasbah Mosque dates back to the 12th century and is one of the most famous Morocco destinations for visitors interested in religious history. Located within the royal citadel, it is close to the Saadian Tombs, Bab Agnaou and Badi Palace. The Oberoi, Marrakech would be happy to arrange a private guide and chauffeur driven car to take you around these sights, which rate amongst the top things to do in Marrakech.
La Medersa Ben Youssef is one of Marrakech’s most iconic historical landmarks. This 14th-century Islamic college is renowned for its exquisite Andalusian-Arabic architecture, intricate stucco detailing, and finely carved cedar wood. Once a centre of learning for hundreds of theology students, it now welcomes visitors to explore its peaceful courtyard and richly adorned interiors. The medersa also served as the architectural inspiration behind the Patio at The Oberoi, Marrakech. The hotel can arrange transport and a guide to La Medersa Ben Youssef upon request.
