Marrakesh, known as the “ochre city,” is Morocco’s leading tourist destination. With its 1,300,000 inhabitants, it is the fourth most populous city in the country. Endowed with an impressive cultural heritage with countless monuments and museums, the city is divided into two distinct parts: the new city and the medina or historic city, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1985.
Historic Marrakech
For a long time, Marrakesh was a major political, economic and cultural center of the Muslim world, under the aegis of the various succeeding dynasties.
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Cultural and touristic program
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Marrakech and beyond with our specially curated program of cultural and touristic activities for attendees of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and IMF 2023. From visits to museums and historical monuments, to sports and discovery activities, and getaways to cities like Casablanca, Rabat, and Fes, we’ve got you covered. Book your spot now on our platform and get ready for an unforgettable journey through the wonders of Morocco.
The Lovely Climate of Marrakech
Semi-arid and subtropical with mild winters and hot summers.
Useful Information
Administration
| Custom : +212 524 44 78 10 Tourist Office : +212 524 43 61 79 Central Post Office : +212 524 43 19 63 Marrakesh Prefecture : +212 524 42 71 17 Police Precinct : +212 524 43 05 70 |
Tourist Brigade Office : Location : Place Jemaâ El Fna, near the Post Office. Phone : +212 524 38 46 01 |
Useful and emergency contacts
| Medical assistance: Samu : +212 524 43 30 30 Emergency medical services : +212 524 40 4040 Car accident emergency services : +212 524 40 14 01 |
Emergencies : Police * : 19 Tourist police * : +212 524 38 46 01 Fire department * : 15 Gendarmerie (State and Road Police) * : 077 Roadside Assistance * : 177 |
Transportation
| Airport of Marrakesh-Ménara (RAK
) Ménara, Marrakesh CP 40000 Phone : +212 5 24 44 79 10 www.onda.ma Railway Station Avenue Hassan II, Cp 40000 Phone : +212 5 24 44 97 77 www.oncf.ma |
“Petit Taxi” for short distances within the city boundaries. Minimum cost of a ride: 7 Dh Cost of transfer from/to the airport: 70 Dh Taxi Vert Can be booked in advance by phone : +212 5 24 40 94 94 Additional cost of 10 Dh in the daytime and 15 Dh in the evening |
Buses http://alsa.ma/fr/ Red tourist buses: departures in front of the tourist office. 24-hour pass: 145 Dh Caleches 120 to 150 Dh for half an hour |
*Please note: emergency numbers are accessible from landlines and mobile phones, but only with a SIM card from one of the three Moroccan operators (Maroc Télécom, Orange Maroc and Inwi); they are not accessible from a mobile phone equipped with a SIM card from a foreign operator, even with the roaming option.