11 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Marrakesh - Atlas Obscura

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Kasbah du Toubkal

A Moroccan getaway in the mountain range that plays the Himalayas' stunt double.

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Jardin Majorelle

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

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Cactus Thiemann

The largest cactus farm in Africa.

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New Town Tree Sculptures

Numerous impressive carvings are embedded in the trees lining this street in Marrakech.

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Jemaa el-Fna Square

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

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Miara Cemetery

Morocco's largest Jewish cemetery.

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Almoravid Koubba

The oldest monument in Marrakesh and the city's only surviving example of Almoravid architecture.

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ANIMA

This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.

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Moroccan Camel Burgers

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Moroccan Camel Burgers

Journey into the Marrakesh Kasbah to find this lean, slightly sweet favorite.

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Mechoui

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Mechoui

In this Moroccan street specialty, whole-roasted lamb is cooked in underground clay pits and sold by weight.

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Sheep Brains of Marrakesh

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Sheep Brains of Marrakesh

Delve into the inner stalls of the city's market and find this prized delicacy.

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