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Why is Marrakesh The Most Popular Travel Destination of 2015? Marrakesh is hot right now in more ways than one. TripAdvisor recently released a list of the most popular travel destinations in the world. From millions of user reviews, Marrakesh emerged as the top destination for 2015. Unsurprisingly, this has led to more people than ever hoping to rent villas in Marrakesh . Here are just a few of the things that those lucky enough to secure one will be able to look forward to. Marvelling at the Jamaa el Fna

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Marrakesh is hot right now – in more ways than one. TripAdvisor recently released a list of the most popular travel destinations in the world. From millions of user reviews, Marrakesh emerged as the top destination for 2015. Unsurprisingly, this has led to more people than ever hoping to rent villas in Marrakesh. Here are just a few of the things that those lucky enough to secure one will be able to look forward to.

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Why is Marrakesh The Most Popular Travel

Destination of 2015?

Marrakesh is hot right now – in more ways than one.

TripAdvisor recently released a list of the most popular travel

destinations in the world. From millions of user reviews,

Marrakesh emerged as the top destination for 2015.

Unsurprisingly, this has led to more people than ever hoping

to rent villas in Marrakesh. Here are just a few of the things

that those lucky enough to secure one will be able to look

forward to.

Marvelling at the Jamaa el Fna

Set right in the heart of the Old City, the Jamaa el Fna is a

bustling, intoxicating, unforgettable square full of snake

charmers, dancers and magicians. It might feel a little

overwhelming at first, but in the best way possible. Visiting

during the day is more manageable, but nobody should miss

the Jamaa el Fna at night, when it becomes a sea of noise and

sound amid the cool desert air.

Lose yourself in the souk

The souk runs along the edges of the Jamaa el Fna, but the

traditional African markets are a sight in and of themselves.

Tiny stores hold assorted traditional – and not so traditional -

wares, while rooftop cafés provide a place for you to ascend

from the fast-paced environment down below and sit back

with a delicious mug of mint tea. Spices, decorations,

jewellery and incense can all be found in the busy souk - just

as long as you're prepared to haggle to strike a deal!

Tour the ancient tombs

Marrakesh itself seems untouched by much of modernity,

but the Saadian tombs make even the souk seem futuristic by

comparison. They date all the way back to the 16th century,

but weren’t uncovered until 1917; the hidden entrance kept

them secure and unchanged for over 400 years. The

decoration of the ancient Moroccan tiles (known as zelij) is

spectacular. Saadian Sultan Ahmed al-Mansour ed-Dahbi

imported Italian Carrara marble, gilded honeycomb plaster-

work and pure gold to make his Chamber of the 12 Pillars a

suitable final resting place.

People eager to visit these sites are hurrying to rent villas in

Marrakesh. If you want to mark this magnificent Moroccan

city off your bucket list, simply book your stay with the help

of the Villa Retreats team today.