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Marrakesh MoroccoINTRODUCTION Marrakesh is the second largest city in Morocco. Lying at the bottom of the Atlas Mountains, it is rich in natural beauty. It is a city that offers loads of culture and a wonderful mystique. This Moroccan city is home to a medina quarter (a centuries old, labyrinthine, walled city), unique to North African cities. The Medina is often very historic, with archaic fountains and mosques. Medinas are usually free of car traffic (crowds, bicycles and mopeds abound) because the streets are so narrow. A medina is a must-see for its uniqueness to North African culture! Additionally, Marrakesh is famous for its busy, bustling market, which are known as the souks. The market in is undoubtedly one of the most busy and fascinating places in the world. One can purchase anything from rose and orange blossom water to tanned leather luggage and beautiful silver (and not so silver) hand-crafted jewelry. Remember that it is considered rude NOT to haggle and barter with stand owners for goods. To get the best possible price, at least for a tourist, and to immerse yourself in a highly cultural activity, Trekker Time suggests you bargain hard! It's half the fun of experiencing Morocco's rich merchant heritage. HISTORY KNOW BEFORE YOU GO You're in for a culinary exploration, no matter where you eat. Food and drink are abundant in the city's main square, Djemaa el Fna. ATTRACTIONS RESTAURANTS LODGING 
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