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At first glance, there is little subtlety in Marrakech. Flavors, sights and sounds are big, streets are chaotic, and everywhere in the city there is color—as bright and bold as the North African sun that shines above it. It’s no surprise that designer Yves Saint Laurent said he discovered color when he found Marrakech, a place with which he (along with countless other artists, poets and writers) fell forever in love. It's true: one can't help but feel dizzy and delighted by this place, a destination that truly and deeply seeps under the skin.Upon arrival, visitors are typically swept away by the sum of it all: the disarming desert heat; the breezes spiced with cumin, saffron and cinnamon; the bursts of color found in the rainbow souk; and the sounds of both mayhem (French and Arabic words shouted above one another) and peace (the call the prayer, where the city stops for a beautiful, precious moment). Marrakech’s allure derives from its extremes, the likes of which hit you immediately—from a mosque with a million tiles to the flavors in a spicy tagine. The city has been described as a stimulation overload: a symphony for the senses. And while this is true, beyond its vibrance and fairy-tale splendor, there’s something to be said for Marrakech’s discreet charms, too.Related: Melissa’s Travels: A City in Revival
Published onOctober 6, 2017
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