Weather in Marrakech
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in Marrakech
 Located
inland from the Atlantic coast at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech has
historically been known as a playground for the rich and famous. Originally
built in 1070 A.D. and famed for its palaces, gardens, open markets and
festivals, a French colonial influence resonates in the town’s cafes and
brasseries that line the boulevards. The city is dominated by terracotta walls
set within lush rose gardens, olive orchards and palm groves.
Marrakech is divided into two sections - the traditional walled city, or Medina
and the modern city, the Gueliz. The town square of Marrakech, Jemaa l-Fna, is
the centre of medina. By day, it is a market and in the evening the square is
alive with belly-dancers, fire-eaters, acrobats, snake charmers and
fortune-tellers.
Al fresco dining is most popular – specialities include barbecued kebabs, boiled
snails, and tajines (stews, usually a mixture of vegetables, poultry or lamb
with the addition of fruit).
Arabic is the official language, but French and Spanish are widely spoken.
English is generally understood in the tourist areas.
Summer temperatures rise to 33ºC (95ºF) with winter temperatures rarely dropping
below 14ºC (57ºF).
Direct scheduled flights are available from London, Paris and the United States.
Other international flights arrive in Casablanca with a 45 minute connection to
Marrakech.
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