Marrakesh is a city steeped in ancient artistry that continues to thrive, kept alive by the modern craftspeople of the souqs and the contemporary art and design scene of the Ville Nouvelle. As an old imperial capital, Marrakesh is home to some beautiful examples of Islamic architecture. The medina's souqs are like a shopping mall laid out according to a labyrinthine bringing a nest of treasures that is manna for shop-till-you-drop fanatics. The medina is Marrakesh's show-stopping sight with its vast square where it is carnival night every night. Stroll between snail vendors, soothsayers, acrobats and conjurers, musicians and slapstick acting troupes to discover the old city's frenetic pulse.
