The place to stay in Marrakech is inside the ancient City Walls in the Old Town or ‘Medina. The network of ancient streets dates back a thousand years and contains the largest Traditional Market or ‘Souk’ in Morocco as well as the world famous Jemma al Fna Square. Our luxurious Marrakech Riads are located in the heart […]

Ryanair fly from Brussels Charleroi to Marrakech a fantastic three times a week each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Your flight will land just before five in the afternoon in perfect time to be met by one of our drivers and whisked away to a magnificent Riad in the Medina where dinner will be waiting for […]

Chez Ali

Chez Ali is a long established attraction in the Palmeraie district of Marrakech.  Visitors are treated to dinner in a moroccan tent while being entertained by minstrels and dancers representing the regions of Morocco, this is followed by a circus style show in a large central arena including displays of horsemanship, gunfire and sometimes fireworks. […]

Canvass to provide shade in the courtyard at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon

The patio at Riad Cinnamon has newly installed canvass awnings to provide extra shade in the courtyard. This simple and stylish design neatly folds back at night allowing cooling air to descend into the Riad. Our traditional Riads in the Medina offer the perfect base from which to explore Marrakech. All our rooms are fully air […]

Harira Soup, forms part of the traditional Ramadan Ftour

Harira is a rich soup based on a red meat stock made with lentils and seasonal fresh vegetables. It is often eaten as part of the Ftour the ‘breakfast’ at the end of the days fast during the holy month of Ramadan. A stay in one of our traditional riads offers the opportunity to experience […]

Spakia

Spakia is one a number of ‘hi-energy’ foods traditionally prepared in Ramadan forming part of the meal which breaks the fast after sundown. Coated in honey and seeds it is usually eaten with Harira soup. Our Marrakech Riad Cinnamon belonged to a long established Marrakech family before we converted it as a Boutique Hotel.  They […]

Marrakech Riad Papillon

Slilou is one of a number of seasonal specialities prepared during Ramadan. It consists of a blend of nuts and spices ground to a fine powder and eaten with teaspoons, usually from a shared dish during the ‘breakfast’ after sundown. Slilou is a high energy food, and it’s absolutely delicious! Our Marrakech Riads are located […]

Dipping pool at night Riad papillon

The first day of Ramadan is anticipated around the 19th of July 2012. This is an extremely important month in the Moslem calendar when practicing Moslems do not eat or drink during the hours of daylight and offer more prayer than usual. The main tourist attractions in Marrakech remain open during Ramadan with some slight […]

Frankfurt-Hahn is connected to Marrakech with a fantastic three flights each week by budget airline Ryanair.  Operating on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday visitors land in Marrakech at 8.40 in the morning.  We can arrange to have you met at the airport and whisked away to one of our Marrakech Riads for a late breakfast. A […]

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