Within minutes of arriving in Marrakech you’ll learn a new word: ‘Balek!’ Roughly translated as, ‘move it, donkey coming through!’ It’s a good word to know as Marrakech is a creative cauldron and is currently making an exciting dash to the future.
Having earned the prestige of being Africa’s first Capital of Culture, the city is now on a mission to introduce you to the best Moroccan food, fashion, design, art and hospitality. The Medina has recently benefited from careful architectural restoration; new museums have opened showcasing jewellery, desert gardens and ethnographic collections; the city’s souks sell almost anything you can dream up; and, the food scene is booming. So, join the throng and try out these must-do recommendations.
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This guide is by Paula Hardy, a writer based in Marrakech. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.
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