Strawberry season in Marrakech

Late March and early season are the Strawberry season in Marrakech! Guests at our Marrakech Riads can enjoy a three course meal for only 200 Dirhams (approximately £16 or Euros 17).  Seasonal fruit is the perfect dessert. Make your reservation today!

Mood lighting Casablanca suite, Riad in Marrakesh

Marrakech Riad Cinnamon is especially atmospheric at night when traditional Moroccan lamps cast patterns of light and shadow. The luxurious Casablanca suite with its subtle decor is always a relaxing retreat. Lie back and admire the shadows on the ceiling. Make your reservation at luxurious Riad Cinnamon today!

Marrakech offers and astonishing variety of options for the discerning visitor.  Our Riad hotels are located in the heart of the old town…….   the new town of Guiliz is just a short distance away day trips to the atlas mountains or the seaside at essaouira Staff will help you, warm moroccan welcome and concierge […]

The-Hibiscus-flower-in-Marrakech

HRH Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will make an official visit to Morocco at the beginning of April 2011. The Royal couple will visit the University city of Fez and the Moroccan Capital Rabat, their itinery does not include Marrakech this time. April is an excellent time to visit Morocco,  traditionally the peak season […]

Wood Wholesaler, located by the City Wall in Marrakech

The wood wholesaler is a very important figure in Marrakech.  There are several specialist ‘wood men’ located near to the City walls supplying wood which will be burned in traditional Hammans and bakeries as well as Riads and pivate homes. Wood is sold by weight, measured on the scale by the entrance, and usually delivered […]

Zaouia Sidi Abdelaziz, Marrakech Medina

The shrine of Sidi Abdelaziz, one of the seven holy men or saints of Marrakech, is located at the top of the Rue Mouassine at it’s junction with the Rue Riad Larrouss close to Riad Cinnamon. In common with most mosques and religious sites in Morocco access is forbidden to non muslims, however the shrine […]

Traditional dyes in the Marrakech dyers souk

The Marrakech Dyers Souk is located in the central medina just a few minutes walk from our Marrakech Riads. Traditional natural dyes are prepared by hand each day by skilled craftsmen using ancient techniques handed down through the generations.The souk is bright and colourful as the hot Marrakech sun drys freshly dyed yarn hanging overhead. […]