Medina Marrakech

Almost the most part of Ryads in the medina of Marrakech are located along the souk's street and they are easily to reach by tourists, who can go to sightseeing the city without problems, without taking cars or taxis. For those who are looking for an accommodation different from hotels, Ryads are the best solution.
Medina of Marrakech is characterized by big fortified walls, 12kms lenght; they seem to have difficulty to contain the swarming life of the city. In the centre, the crowded Djemaa El Fna square, south souks that are a nice union with the atmosphere already present when was lived by Nomades: Djemaa El Fna is the heart of Marrakech. Even if the square is crowded during all day, during the evening you can see the top of the animation, when lots of stands starting in making food in the open air space and you can taste particular and typical perfumes. Jugglers, street singers, snake – charmers and tumblers occupy the square, surrounded by onlookers.
The big souks labyrinth extends from the north part of Djemaa El Fna to Ali ben Youssef Mosque where going through them it is possible to see artisans during their work of manufacture slippers, waeving carpets, dyeing clothes and forging metals.
On the south west direction, the most famous monument of Marrakech, Koutubia Mosque, dominates the landscape of town. Thanks to its 70m of height, you can admire it wherever you are in Marrakech.