Whether you’re craving the sun, want to get acquainted with foreign culture or wish to explore historic monuments; Marrakech lends itself perfectly for all city trip lovers. But, as many are aware, those short vacations can become quite costly real fast. Therefore, finding one of a kind things to do, that do not involve reaching deep into the wallet, are a precious find.
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1. Ben Youssef Madrasa
Just a few streets away of the Souk lies the impressive Ben Youssef Madrasa. This monumental building formerly functioned as the country’s largest Islamic school but is now by many perceived as cultural heritage. The abandonment living quarters, which used to house the students, offer phenomenal views where visitors can glare at the fine architectural details that have been crafted into the building. Luckily, you’ll most likely won’t explore the property alone, as creepy feelings sneak up on you fast whilst standing in these small dark chambers. The entrance fee will cost you MAD 20, equal to $2.18.
For more information on Ben Youssef Medersa and opening hours, visit www.medersa-ben-youssef.com
2. Bahia Palace
We’ve yet to come across a palace that doesn’t excite us. The architectural brilliance that goes into building these royal residences has some sort of ancient glory over them. And, as they age, their beauty remains. Which is literally what the palace of Bahia stands for – palace of the beautiful. The palace, covered in colorful tiles and marble carvings, was build in the nineteenth century and is located on the south-east of the old city center. The entrance fee of the Bahia Palace is very gentle and comes down to €1 – $1.24.
For more information on the Bahia palace and opening hours, visit www.palais-bahia.com/
3. Majorelle Garden
Lush greens and bright blues. The Majorelle garden is a small botanical garden, located somewhat outside of the Medina, that combines artistry with gardening. The garden is also commonly known as the YSL garden, as designer Yves-Saint-Laurent purchased it together with companion Pierre Bergé in the 1980’s, to restore and maintain the land. The place is, nowadays, as colorful as it is popular. If you’re keen on a visit without standing in line for hours, try to go early on the day and especially avoid weekend days. Another way to go around the line is to buy a combo ticket, which includes entrance to both the museum as well as the garden and can be purchased at the museum entrance, where it is considerably less crowded. This does raise the price however to 100 MAD, whilst regular entrance to the enchanting Majorelle Garden will cost you 70 MAD, equal to €6.2 – $7.6.
For more information on the Majorelle Garden visit www.jardinmajorelle.com
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