The region
Blue skies and blinding sunshine await in Marrakesh, where luscious gardens, ochre sand, opulent luxury hotels and colorful souks collide. Morocco’s ‘red city’ is a fascinating patchwork of culture and history, a never-ending flow of vibrancy and festivities. Snuggled between the Atlas mountai ... ns and desert, take in the wonders of the Palmeraie palm oasis and the Jardin Majorelle and YSL Museum, tantalize your tastebuds with local specialties from the very best restaurants, stock up on fragrant oils and spices, hone your swing on rolling green golf courses and savor sessions at one of the city’s many ultra-relaxing hammams. Awaken your inner adventurer with a trek up Toubkal mountain. Try mountaineering in summer and a helicopter ride to the ski slopes in winter. The Atlas Mountains invite you onto slopes and marked trails.