Marrakech: The Red City and the Spice Sky

Marrakech is Morocco's "Red City" and the gateway to the Sahara. Four days and three nights, between markets and gardens, encounter the scorching heat of Morocco.

The Old Town Market (Souk) is as enchanting as a maze, with piles of leather, copper lamps, and spices forming small mountains. Bargaining is a ritual, and a cup of mint tea is the sweetness of the deal.

Jemavna Square is the wildest at night, with snake charmers, storytellers, and snack stalls gathering in a lively atmosphere. The United Nations has listed it as an "oral heritage," truly deserving its name.

The cobalt blue villas and cacti in the Marjorel Garden are YSL's private collections. Blue and green are especially cool under the scorching sun, making them an unexpected blue in the Red City.

As the gateway to the Sahara, you can travel to and from the desert's edge in a single day to watch the dune sunset. Further south is the Merzuka starry sky, which I wrote about last time.

The intensity of Mara opens all your senses. When you squint at the market from the spices and wake up with the sweetness of mint tea, you'll understand: North Africa is a comprehensive assault.