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Chleuh dancing-boys, Jemaa al fnaa, Marrakech
Around dusk in the north west corner of the Jemaa al fnaa the famous-dacing boys gather and start to perform. The dance and accompanying music will build to a crescendo many hours later. The cultural origins of this tradition lie in the fact that it would be considered innapropriate for women to put on such a performance. Visitors […]
Snake Charmers in the Jemaa al Fnaa, Marrakech
The main square in Marrakech is alive 24 hours a day, but it’s character changes almost hour by hour. In the daytime the many snake charmers are an ever present part of the tapestry. If you are planning to trip to Marrakech a traditional Riad in the Medina is a fantastic base from which to […]
Water Sellers in Jemaa al Fnaa
There are many sights and sounds in the vibrant Jemaa al Fnaa, the main square in Marrakech Morocco. One of the more curious is the sights of brightly dressed men moving throught the crowds (often ringing bells or callingout) carrying goat skin bags of water and brass cups. The explanation is that they are water […]
Calvin and Hobbes, Marrakech
Tucked away on the bookshelf in the Lounge at Riad Cinnamon is a bound copy of ‘The complete Calvin and Hobbes’ by the cebrated cartoonist Bill Watterson. Relax and enjoy (or discover!) this special brand of Midwestern US humour with a mint tea in our Marrakech Riad!
Solar water heating at Riad Papillon
As part of our commitment to responsible tourism Riad Papillon has solar water heating with the panels discretely located on the roof terrace.
Comfortable twin room in the marrakech medina
Looking for a comfortable twin room in the Marrakech Medina? The Hibiscus room at Riad Papillon has luxurious twin mattresses, Egyption cotton linen and soft fluffy pillows. There is a generous en suite shower room which is always equipped with robes and slippers as well as towels. This superb room is air conditioned for your […]
Breakfast on the roof terrace, Marrakech
One of the joys of staying in our Marrakech Riads is taking breakfast on the roof terrace. Breakfast is served at any time you wish and consists of freshly prepared crepes, fresh fruit, medina breads and jams as well as tea coffee and moroccan specialities on request. A variety of local speciality dishes are available […]
Rabha Kedima
The Rabha Kedima is a square located just to the North of the Jemaa al Fnaa in Marrakech, Morocco. Today it is one of the most lively and atmospheric parts of the old town with colourful stall selling carpets, basket ware, hand woven and knitted garments, herbs and culinary spices as well as traditional herbal […]
Four Poster Suite, Marrakech
Looking for a romantic and luxurious room in Marrakech with a four poster bed? The Fes suite at Riad Cinnamon has a wonderful four poster with the posts hand carved in cedar wood. You will love our Egyptian cotton bedding and fluffy pillows! The Fez suite has an en suite shower room, is fully air […]