Marrakesh

Pros: Lots of experiences - sights, smells and taste!!
Cons: Can get very hassled!

Marrakesh in Morocco has one of those almost mystical images – once part of the empire which also controlled the exotic and distant Timbuktu, the name of Marrakesh evokes both old memories of the romantic sounding caravan routes over the Sahara...

Pros: A true treat for the senses - the smell of the freshly carved thuya wood, the incredible tastes of the baked goods and tea, the overwhelming beauty of Berber rugs, the sounds of prayers from surrounding minarets.
Cons: Poverty abounds, and can be difficult to ignore.

Before we could stop him, an eager man grabbed two of our backpacks and rushed onto the first class car of the overnight train from Tangier to Marrakesh. He was clearly not a railroad employee so I was quick to follow, although in actual fact all of my...

Pros: Unique evening,lots of entertainment for your money,good food.
Cons: Too much dinner music. You'll never forget you're a tourist.

A sea of tour buses pull up in a parking lot in a palm grove on the outskirts of Marrakech. They are drawn to the bright lights and billowing tents of Chez Ali; they are here for the spectacle of a Moroccan Fantasia.
Well, my husband and I...

Pros: I loved Morocco
Cons: I couldn't stay longer

This adventure started in Marrakesh and ended there. All in all I had two weeks in Morocco and of all the places visited, spent the most time in Marrakesh.

By the time I got back to Marrakesh, Cate had not found any lantern that she like...

Pros: Best shopping area in Morocco, most inviting city for tourists in Morocco
Cons: none noted!

My friends and I finally arrived in Marrakesh after day trips to Tangier and Casablanca. When we left 2 days later, we were very satisfied with the sights, food, and purchases we made in this city.
Firstly, we had finally found a city in Morocco...

Pros: Fun filled atmosphere
Cons: pickpockets, thieves, being hassled, diarrhea

I flew on Royal Air Maroc in November out of New York's JFK Airport to Casablanca. To get us in the Moroccan mood, big band music from the 1940's was played throughout the plane on takeoff and landing.

Marrakesh is one of the four imperial...

Pros: Physical and Aesthetic Beauty, friendliness
Cons: None except solicitations to buy

“NEGOTIATING THE KASBAH”
We have been crisscrossing Morocco on a bus with no shocks for nine days. We’re following the caravan roads; in ancient days tribes of nomads traded spices and gold from Africa for carpets, olive oil,...

Pros: Great food, cheap shopping, local charm
Cons: Everyone has something to sell and can be aggressive about it.

I have had the wonderful opportunity to visit this charming city a number of times over the past four years. I've been here just about each season of the year and I certainly prefer either fall or spring. That will be about the most comfortable time...

Pros: food food food food, Place Djema el fna
Cons: weather, cheesy craft stores

I have been to Marrakesh twice, once in December 1997 and once in January 1999. Four or five days both times. Both during Ramadan.

This city is mesmerizing. The sounds, sights, tastes, and smells are intoxicating. Some people may find it...

Pros: Culture, people, tradition
Cons: cleanliness, police

I have been to Morocco several times over the past 5 years, and I must say it is one of my favorite destinations in the world. One thing that I will tell you is that Morocco can be an incredible experience, or your worst nightmare depending on the...