marrakech holidays

Marrakech is a year round holiday destination, just three hours from Northern Europe it has a mild winter and and a dry hot summer. The peak seasons are spring particularly around Easter and Autumn particularly the October half term. The Magical city of Marrakech offers endless souks, magnificent monuments and the incomporable Jema al fnaa […]

Bab Doukala restaurant

THIS CAFE IS NOW under new  ownership and CALLED HENNA CAFE MARRAKECH   Some of the longest established fine dining restaurants in the Medina are located near to our Marrakech Riads in the heart of the Medina. We are delighted that there are also an increasing selection of Cafes in which to hang out and relax. […]

Easyjet Manchester to Marrakesh

Budget airline Easyjet fly between Manchester to Marrakech on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. We can arrange transfers for you from Marrakech Menara airport to our luxurious Marrakech Riads. Just 30 minutes after you are met you could be relaxing by the dipping pool in Riad Papillon or enjoying the stunning view from the roof terrace […]

Les Jardins de bala indian restaurant, Marrakech

First class Indian Restaurant Les Jardins to Bala is located within the hotel Les Jardins de la Koutoubia to the South West of the Jema al Fnaa square. Located on the roof terrace this excellent restaurant offers great food in a relaxed setting. On arrival at the hotel entrance an impeccably dressed concierge will accompany […]

Opening day Cafe Ben Youssef, Marrakech

The Cafe Ben Youssef, Marrakech, Morocco opened in February 2010. Pictured to the right is the traditonal gift of warm milk and dates shared  with friends and neighbours on the day of the opening. Look out for the colourful and impressive reclaimed entrance door. The cafe is conveniently located near the Ben Youssef Mosque in […]

Marrakech Riad Breakfast

Budget airline Easyjet operates daily scheduled flights from London Gatwick to Marrakech. As of April 2010 there were two departures each day.  A morning flight departing Gatwick at 06.25 is scheduled to arrive in Marrakech at 09.05  in time to join us for breakfast at one of our fantastic Marrakech Riads. An afternoon flight departing […]

late breakfast at Marrakech Riad

One of the first flights out of Luton airport leaves at 6.35 am bound for magical Marrakech! Scheduled to land at 10.10 we could whisk you away with an airport transfer for a late breakfast at one of our Marrakech Riad boutique hotels. With Ryanairs low fares and our special offers Marrakech has never been […]

new service stansted to marrakech

Budget airline Ryanair fly to Marrakech from four UK airports. Luton, East Midlands, Edinburgh and Bristol. As of April 2010 the Bristol service operated on Saturdays and Tuesdays departing at 12.30 and arriving Marrakech Menara airport at 16.05.  Marrakech Riad can arrange to have you collected at the airport, only twenty minutes later you could […]

Cafe Berber, Marrakech

NOW CLOSED this review was written in 2012   Just a few doors south of the well known Cafe Arabe at 180 Rue Mouassine is a pleasant and inexpensive cafe serving tea and simple foods at lunch time and throughout the afternoon.  A group of Marrakech ‘water sellers’ live upstairs, you might catch a glimpse […]

dar yacout fine dining marrakech

Dar Yacout is a Marrakech institution, the owner Mohamed Zkhiri is a prominent citizen and until recently served as the honorary British Consul. One of the most flamboyant buildings in the Red City, Yacout was created under the direction of the late Bill Willis, a renowned american architect. A little out of the way in […]

Souk Cafe Marrakech

The aptly named Souk Kafe opened in March 2010.  Mike and Lucie of Marrakech Riad were the first customers! The Cafe is located  at the northern end of the famous Souks at  11 derb Souk Jeldid  about 50 metres south from the well known shrine of Sidi Abdelaziz just around the corner from Riad Cinnamon […]

Cinnamon and tea

Marrakech is the perfect holiday location! Only three hours flight from Europe. Marrakech ofers unlimited shopping in the famous souks! the incomparable Jemaa al fnaa square! historic monuments and museums! the chic new town of Guiliez! Stay in a traditonal Marrakech Riad and experience the old town medina first hand.

If you are planning a trip to Morocco don’t forget to book a stay in a Riad! Our Marrakech Riads have been sensitively converted to provide a taste of traditional medina life while providing the modern comforts you would expect in a boutique hotel.  The best of Marrakech and the best of Morocco is on your […]

Moroccan mint tea

Tea in Marrakech is traditionally a Mint Tea made with green tea, sugar and at least three varieties of fresh mint. Known also as ‘Berber Whisky’ Marrakech mint tea is the Marrakech symbol of hospitality! Complimentary mint tea is served at our Marrakech Riads whenever our guests require. The perfect way to relax after a busy day. […]