Reason #1: Its Beautiful Weather
Who hasn't posted the week's weather forecast on their Facebook page to tease their Parisian friends? Marrakech has a semi-arid climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C. The ochre city has always enjoyed abundant sunshine and mild winters, a dream climate that partly explains the legendary joie de vivre of Marrakech residents.
Reason #2: Its Proximity to Europe
Just three short hours by plane are enough to connect France to Marrakech! The ochre city benefits from an advantageous geographical location and air service to multiple destinations, as Marrakech-Menara airport is connected to 48 European cities at attractive rates. Thus, celebrating Christmas with family or simply going away for a weekend is no more complicated to organize than a Paris-Marseille trip by TGV.
Reason #3: A Generous Nature
Skiing, lounging in the desert, or trying flyboarding, everything is possible in Marrakech! The diversity of the region's landscapes is an extraordinary richness recognized worldwide, a unique backdrop that continues to seduce tourists, investors, and film directors. The Atlas Mountains, the Ourika Valley, the Lalla Takerkoust dam, the Agafay desert, and many other sites make Marrakech a true natural jewel nestled in the heart of southern Morocco.
Reason #4: The Ideal City for Celebrity Spotting
No need to live in Hollywood to meet stars; VIPs love Marrakech and don't hide it! Bill Clinton, Shakira, Usher, Led Zeppelin, Daniel Craig, Katy Perry, and many other celebrities have crossed paths with their fans during a stroll in the medina or a dinner at a restaurant. Moreover, Marrakech residents see a flood of stars parade each year during the Marrakech International Film Festival, not to mention the Marrakech Du Rire comedy festival.
Reason #5: The City of the Unusual
A great number of quirky sights will make you smile at least once a day! Don't be surprised if you spot a red three-wheeler bearing the Ferrari emblem, Louis Vuitton babouches, a tooth puller on Jemaa el Fna square, a caterer named Levôtre, or a Fnaque Berbère.
Photo: DR