Fez and Marrakech named leisure travelers' best MENA destinations

Fez and Marrakech named leisure travelers' best MENA destinations
Wednesday 12 July 2023 - 09:40

The city of Marrakech was named leisure travelers’ top travel destination in the MENA region, for being an adventurous city filled with good food, good vibes, cultural experiences, and sights for sore eyes.

On a list of 10 cities, Marrakech ranked first and Fez, the unique vintage gem of the kingdom ranked third.

Based on a survey conducted by Travel Leisure, readers shared their travel experiences from all over the world, giving their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. 

Nearly 165,000 “Travel+Leisure” readers completed the 2023 survey, an increase of nearly 25% over pre-pandemic voting levels. 

A total of more than 685,000 votes were cast across over 8,500 unique properties, ranking Marrakech as their favorite MENA city, with a score of 89.24.

Travelers will find a unique amalgam of Amazigh, Arab, and French languages and culture, including popular tourist sites like the historic Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Jardin Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent Museum, explained the prestigious travel media.

Following Marrakech was Cape Town, Fez, Dubai, Jerusalem, Luxor, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Kigali, and Amman.

Fez is one of Morocco’s oldest cities. It maintains its authenticity and traditions, which offers tourists an unforgettable experience.

“Marrakesh has everything. Adventure, amazing restaurants, hopping clubs, and culture,” stated a Travel Leisure reader.

Over the years the city had a significant presence in Travel Leisure’s “World Best” awards.

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