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Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
Africa > Morocco > Marrakech
When to go to Marrakech ( Morocco ) ?
| Month | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| january | 7 | 5 | 19 | -2 | 27 | 24 | 7 |  |
| february | 7 | 7 | 21 | -3 | 32 | 27 | 5 | |
| march | 8 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 37 | 32 | 6 | |
| april | 9 | 12 | 27 | 2 | 40 | 30 | 6 |  |
| may | 9 | 15 | 30 | 7 | 43 | 14 | 2 |  |
| june | 11 | 18 | 34 | 9 | 47 | 8 | 1 | |
| july | 11 | 20 | 39 | 12 | 48 | 3 | 1 |  |
| august | 11 | 21 | 39 | 14 | 48 | 3 | 1 | |
| september | 10 | 18 | 34 | 11 | 44 | 10 | 3 | |
| october | 8 | 15 | 29 | 4 | 39 | 22 | 4 | |
| november | 7 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 34 | 30 | 3 | |
| december | 7 | 7 | 20 | -2 | 28 | 30 | 7 | |
How to read the charts
For example: In january, you will get 7 hours of average sunlight in Marrakech and the overall temperature will vary between -2 and 28 (Celcius) in this area of Morocco. Usually you shouldn't see more than 7 rainy days wich is representative of this part of Africa.
What to do in Marrakech : Tips, places, hotels and restaurants
City of Morocco at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech has a little less than one million inhabitants. Comprising two parts, first the Medina is the historical and ancient, and secondly the new town recently, the city continues to grow towards its periphery.
Imperial city marked by a rich history, it is now an important cultural center and tourist destination. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons to explore the city.
The Medina alone can justify several days of exploration dating from the 11th century, is surrounded by ramparts, dotted riads closed their shaded central courtyard and is home to the incomparable souks of Marrakech, with their hundreds of shops and Artisans working in the noise of the crowd and the smell of spices. You will enter after strolling on the Jamaa El Fna, and can visit the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadians, the Bahia Palace, among others. Guéliz and wintering areas are where you find modern hotels and many shops of luxury.
Do not miss the Menara Gardens, the Jardin Majorelle and Museum of Islamic Art. In addition, several events take place within the city, like the International Film Festival or Festival of contemporary dance, attracting a different type of tourists.
The city, in addition to its undeniable charms, is also the starting point for trips to the Ourika valley or the Toubkal National Park.
