Parks and green areas in Marrakech

If you imagine a city like Marrakech dry, hot and unpleasant to walk in the summer months are very wrong / a. This northern city? Africa appears to the visitor's eyes as a large emerald surrounded by red clay from the plane because its green areas are abundant. In any self-respecting tourist guide will refer to the great gardens of Majorelle, Menara, Jdid, El Harti, Agdal, Koutoubia, Mamounia and, of course, the Palmeraie, but in addition there are a lot of the most famous parks in poor neighborhoods equally pleasant and well maintained. For / as inhabitants of Marrakech is very important to be surrounded by / as plant and often, in the neighborhoods of modest homes of the city, take advantage undeveloped plot to plant a small garden that serves as a place to meet and relax . Sometimes these parks, created by popular initiative, are cared for / as same / as neighbors / or as someone who is paid by all / as. At dusk, after the prayer, the gardens come alive. The children play, teenagers play their favorite sports, football and stunts-and women rest sitting on the grass under the shade of olive trees and palm trees while sharing lively conversation between them.

Keep in mind that, traditionally, women are not welcome in cafes so it is in the gardens where they are. In addition to green spaces are frequented by elders who play cards and checkers or simply talk about their stuff.

Neighborhood parks, which do not appear in the guides, who have no indigo planters and banners painted with the name of the species of cactus, the gardens are more vivid but not have to miss classics like Palmeraie, a natural forest of palm trees on the outskirts of Marrakech, which despite its area greatly reduced due to the construction of houses, restaurants and luxury hotels, is still a real paradise not to be missed. It is also especially nice the Majorelle garden, in the heart of the city, easily accessible by taxi walk from the Medina. This park was designed by Jacques Majorelle and acquired many years later by Yves Saint Lorenz who restored and opened a museum of Moroccan crafts and posters inside. The garden entrance fee is 30 Dh (3 € approx.) And 10 Dh. (1 € approx.) For the museum. Essential also visit the Menara Gardens, in XII century pavilion used in the time for water storage, and the large pond that serves as a mirror of the Atlas in the morning sun.

So if you want to relax and enjoy a relaxing holiday surrounded by fresh and pleasant parks, landscaped gardens and magnificent parkland, Marrakech is undoubtedly the perfect destination. The Ochre City not only offers fascinating culture and tradition, monuments and countless tourist attractions, but also many orchards in countless shades of green. In addition, hotels in Marrakech are of high quality and very cheap, especially Marrakech riads, charming and very affordable. They can also stay in a wonderful villa in Marrakech, near the field, where the views are spectacular and the people will welcome you with open arms.