Tedelakt Bathroom Marrakech Riad

Marrakech Riad are exceptionally proud to have contributed to keeping alive a number of ancient crafts through the renovation of our traditional Riads into boutique hotels. Delicate plasterwork, Zelige tilework, hand carved woodwork and tadelakt bathrooms are all examples of this. Tadelakt is a traditional Moroccan lime plaster traditionally used in Hamman’s and bathrooms. Originally […]

Winter has come early to Northern Europe with the current cold spell the harshest weather in November since the early 1990’s.  What better time to to escape the big freeze with a bargain break three hours flight south to Marrakech in North Africa. There are a wide variety of flight options including budget airlines Ryanair […]

Low cost carrier Ryanair operates scheduled return flights beween Porto, Portugal and Marrakech, Morocco every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. The convenient flights leave Porto at 11.20 and arrive in Marrakech at 13.30   We can arrange to have you met at the Marrakech Menara airport and escorted to one of Marrakech Riad Boutique hotels in […]

Prince William and Kate Middleton will tie the knot on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey. The UK government under David Cameron have decided to make the day a bank holiday. This means that the UK will have four bank holidays in just over two weeks: Good Friday April 22nd; Easter Monday April 24th; Royal […]

'Caleche' horse and Carriage Rides in Marrakech

A wonderful way to enjoy Marrakech is riding a Horse drawn carriage. Known locally by the French name ‘Caleche’ carriages are readily available on the South Side of the Jemma al Fnaa square opposite to the landmark ‘Club Med’ or within the Koutoubia Gardens public park. Note that official Caleche are regulated by the authorities, […]

Ryanair operate a convenient service between Dusseldorf Weeze in Nordrhien Westfalen  Germany and Marrakech, Morocco. Return flights operate on three days each week, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The scheduled arrival time in Marrakech of 17.45 is perfect for our Marrakech Riad team to arrange to have you collected at the airport and brought to one […]

Spicy tea seller Marrakech-1

On the South side of the Jemma al Fnaa square between the night time food stalls and the crowded open space packed with performers is a row of spicy tea vendors. Each offers his own brew with exotic ingredients like Ginseng, Cardamon, Star Anis, Lemon Balm and Fenugrek.  The competing recipes are proudly displayed, very […]

Bureau de change, Marrakech airport

Facilities are rapidly improving at the newly refurbished Marrakech Menara airport. Recently opened is a convenient Bureau de Change in the baggage collection area. This facility is especially useful since Moroccan currency cannot be purchased outside of the country. It can take a little while for hold luggage to come through in Marrakech so this […]

We are often asked if we have hair dryers in our Marrakech Riad rooms. The answer is YES!!!  Each luxurious room at Riad Papillon and every spacious suite at Riad Cinnamon has a hairdryer for guest use as well satellite tv, a mini fridge, air conditioning and even an ipod docking station. Your stay in […]

Marrakech Riad wish all our North American guests Happy Thanksgiving today 25th November 2010. Renting a whole Riad in Marrakech is a fantastic way to share Thanksgiving with a family group. Riad Papillon sleeps up to 11 people in five luxury rooms, Riad Cinnamon sleeps up to 15 people in five spacious suites. Our kitchen […]

Bologna to Marrakech is served with a convenient twice weekly Ryanair service on Sundays and Thursday. An ealy start in Italy at 06.30 will get you to the Red City at 09.00 We can arrange to have you met at the airport and whisked away to one of our fabulous Marrakech Riads for a late […]

Moroccan Mint tea and pastries

Lucie Wood one of the owners of Marrakech Riad is vegetarian. In fact she is a third generation vegetarian following both her mother and grandmother. If you are visiting Marrakech stay in one of our Magical Riads,  Riad Papillon and Riad Cinnamon in the heart of the ancient Medina.  You can be sure that you […]

Jemma al fnaa square Marrakech Morocoo

The annual  festival of Moroccan Popular Arts will be in its 46th year in 2011.  The music and culture of every region of Morocco is represented with performances all over the Red City.  The El Badi Palace is a particular focus and its intimate courtyards will be filled with performers and spectators. Our superbly restored […]

Casablanca suite at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon

The Casablanca suite at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon is the perfect family room within a stunning luxury riad. Accessed from the Riad courtyard by a private staircase, the principal bedroom is beautifully proportioned and elegant with full en suite facilities. Best of all is the cosy snug where up to three full size beds can be made up.  The […]

Budget airline Ryanair fly twice each week from Milan Bergamo to Marrakech Menara.  As at November 2010 the flights are on Saturday and Wednesday. If you are planning an exotic City break there is no better place to stay than our luxury Riads in the heart of the ancient Medina. The perfect base from which […]

Marrakech traffic

La Table de Mona is in the Marrakech new town of Gueliz. Located about a hundred metres from the landmark Cafe La Flame (ask any taxi to drop you facing La Flame and walk to your right). Mona offers an extensive menu of authentic Lebanese dishes, all freshly made by the dedicated chef and her […]

A glimpse of Marrakech at dusk

The holy festival of Eid al Adha celebrates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son. It is celebrated approximatley two months after the end of the holy month of Ramadan ends with Eid al Kbir. Eid al Adha is celebrated in Morocco on 17 November, 2010.  Eid Mubarak, happy Eid!

Patterns and colours in Marrakech

The 25th of November 2010 is a red letter day in Marrakech with the opening of a very special tribute Exhibition to the late Yves Saint Laurent.  The Exhibition will be held at the incomporable Majorelle gardens which the designer personally intervened to save and ultimately left in Trust to be enjoyed in perpetuity by […]

British Airways announced in November 2010 that it is to start a three times weeks Gatwick to Marrakech route in 2011. The inaugural flight is on sunday 27th March. A regular return service will then operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. What better way to use up those air-miles! British Airways previously flew this route through […]

Grab a last minute bargain break to Marrakech.  Early and mid December flights offer amazing value and we have a fantastic 20% discount offer on accommodation at our luxury Marrakech Riads. Make contact today!! Return flight pricing as of 11 November: Less than £50 from Luton, Bristol, East Midlands and Edinburgh; Less than £100 from Machester […]

From November 2010 Norwegian fly a fantastic twice each week from the the Scandanavian Capitals of Stockholm Copenhagen and Oslo to Marrakech offering a timely a escape from sun starved northern Europe to the magical red City. Marrakech Riad collect guests at the airport and whisk them away to our luxury Riad hotels in the […]

bo zin fashionable restaurant in marrakech

Bo & Zin restaurant is currently one of the most fashionable venues in Morocco, located three kilometers from Marrakech on the road to the Ourika valley.  It is a ten or fifteen minute taxi ride from the Medina and well worth the excursion. Your Marrakech Riad staff will be pleased to help you reserve your […]

The  tenth Marrakech International film festival is approaching.  From the 3rd to the 10th of December the Red City will host this extravaganza which like so much else has its heart in the Jemma al Fnaa square.  Huge screens are erected in the square for the free viewing of festival films. A Luxury Riad in […]