Visit Fabulous Places with Cheap Holidays to Marrakech

One of the major tourist destinations of Africa, Marrakech is visited by numerous tourists every year, who arrive in this city to explore its cultural offerings. It is the fourth largest Moroccan city and has maintained a perfect balance between traditions and modernity. While getting around in this city, you'll certainly come across many historic places that remind you of its glorious past. You'll also find the old markets quite interesting, as they not only sell a variety of goods but also delight you with several forms of traditional entertainment.

Summer from May to September is characterised by extremely hot weather, but tourists still visit in large numbers and hotel stays are still expensive. You can make your holidays to Marrakech cost-effective if you visit during the month of October or November. This is the time when there are lesser tourists and the hotels would be willing to offer attractive discounts on accommodation. Another great time to be in the city is during March or April. These months are ideal for sightseeing with the flowers in full bloom. You'll have comfortable daytime temperatures in the winter season, which begins in the month of December and stays until February. However, the nights would be quite chilly.

As you begin your sightseeing tour during your cheap holidays to Marrakech, you'll get to explore some fascinating attractions in and around the city. Among them are the Saadian tombs. History buffs who spend some time in the city never forget to visit this popular site. Several members of the Saadian dynasty were buried here. One of the tombs belongs to Ahmad al-Mansur, a Sultan who ruled this region during the 16th century. Jemaa el-Fnaa is yet another fantastic attraction you can't afford to miss while holidaying in this part of Morocco. It is a large square and has plenty of stalls that sell a wide range of items. Besides visiting the stalls, you'll also be entertained by the street musicians, fortune-tellers, and snake charmers.

You can also indulge in some thrilling activities outdoors during your Marrakech holidays mainly in the serene Atlas Mountains and the countryside that surrounds them. A full-day excursion to the Ourika valley would allow you to move away from the hustle-bustle of the city and explore the pleasant surroundings. You can go hiking on the trails and enjoy some enchanting sights of waterfalls, rivers, and mountains on the way. In the company of an experienced guide, you won't have any difficulty during such activities.

The streets and old markets called 'souks' give you the opportunity to relish some mouth-watering dishes of the local cuisine. One of them is Bastilla, which has its origins in the city of Fes. Mostly eaten as a starter, it is a form of pastry prepared using a dough stuffed with eggs, meat, and fresh spices. A traditional soup of Morocco called Harira is also worth savouring. It is made using lentils, noodles, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Chebakia would be an excellent treat for those who wish to enjoy something sweet. It is a cookie made with sesame and honey or syrup.

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