In the foothills of the Atlas mountains, surrounded by red ramparts and a palm grove a thousand years old, Marrakech has all the charm and exoticism of a former imperial capital. The desert city, with its Djemaa el Fna square, Koutoubia Mosque with its immense minaret and El Badi Palace, is home to Moorish architecture of spectacular beauty. Here hospitality is the order of the day and whether you are in the souk or the restaurant you will be treated to local customs and dishes with a smile.