Open Doors Morocco

Introduction:  Your First Breath of Marrakech      The moment you step through the gates of the old Medina, something happens to you. It's hard to describe unless you've felt it — a sudden, sensory overwhelm that somehow feels like coming home.      The air smells of cumin, rose water, and leather. A teenager on a moped squeezes past you with centimetres to spare. Someone is playing a Gnawa drum nearby, the rhythm slow and hypnotic. A woman in a vivid orange djellaba disappears around a corner painted the most impossible shade of terracotta pink. Marrakech doesn't ease you in. It grabs you by the collar and pulls you into the current.      This city has been enchanting travellers for over a thousand years, and trust me — it still has that power. Whether you're planning a quick weekend or a slow week of wandering, this guide covers everything you need to know about the best things to do in Marrakech, told by someone who knows its back...