Marrakech is the jewel of the south; one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco and an important cultural and commercial center set at the foot of the High Atlas mountains. Marrakesh is a city of vibrancy and solemnity, souk and square, palace and riad, mosque and garden. It is a city wrapped ... in faded red, ochre walls and dominated by the Koutoubia mosque, visible from throughout the city. It is also a crossroads where ancient Arab culture of the valley and the Berber culture of the mountains meet. At its center is the deservedly famous Djemaa el Fna - a public space unlike any found in any city in Morocco, or the world for that matter. In the evenings, as dusk approaches, the square fills with the sweet smoke of food venders and buzzes with the sounds of musicians, mystic storytellers, snake charmers, the curious and the odd. The spirit in the square is one of charm, magic and effervescence , Marrakech is a good place to make daytrips from to nearby highlights