{"id":1793,"date":"2023-10-10T16:43:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T14:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marrakechinsiders.com\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:08:08","slug":"koutoubia-hotel-and-cite-fouque","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/koutoubia-hotel-and-cite-fouque\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking Marrakech: Dive into the 2 Gueliz Hidden Treasures"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Embarking on a day trip in Marrakech, the city’s myriad attractions can be overwhelming. Marrakech, the “Ochre City,” envelops visitors in a tale of 1001 nights, flaunting its vibrant medina, intricate souks, and quaint eateries hidden amidst winding alleys. However, many overlook Gueliz, the century-old “new” district rich in Art Deco wonders.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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At Marrakech Insiders<\/strong>, we aim to shine a light on these less-traveled paths.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Here are two must-visit spots in Gueliz:<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The Koutoubia Hotel:<\/strong> Built in the 1930s near the iconic Palace Cinema, this establishment was once a premier luxury hotel in the city’s modern district. Its showcases a captivating blend of Arabic craftsmanship and Art Nouveau. Although a fire two decades ago forced its closure, the building’s facade, boasting of its historic garage entrance, remains an emblem of Gueliz’s architectural prowess. In addition to the Koutoubia Mosque<\/a>, the Koutoubia hotel is a real must-see for those interested in the hidden treasure of the red city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Cite Fouque:<\/strong> This inconspicuous lane, connecting rue de Yougoslavie and rue Mohamed El Beqal<\/a>, remains a preserved gem of the district. Marked by a quaint green wooden cabin crowned by a sprawling tree, it houses local artisans like Rachid, a shoemaker-locksmith.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Philippe, a long-time resident of Cite Fouque, shares anecdotes of bygone eras, like tales of Mrs. Gruyere (affectionately known as Farina). Her legacy, intertwined with the street’s history, is a testament to the ever-evolving narrative of this district.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Want to delve deeper? Explore Marrakech’s layers with Marrakech Insiders<\/strong> and contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Embarking on a day trip in Marrakech, the city’s myriad attractions can be overwhelming. Marrakech, the “Ochre City,” envelops visitors in a tale of 1001 nights, flaunting its vibrant medina, intricate souks, and quaint eateries hidden amidst winding alleys. However, many overlook Gueliz, the century-old “new” district rich in Art Deco wonders. At Marrakech Insiders,… Continue reading Unlocking Marrakech: Dive into the 2 Gueliz Hidden Treasures<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":884,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-classe","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1793","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1793"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1793\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4888,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1793\/revisions\/4888"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marrakechinsiders.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}