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Souvenirs produced locally in Central Marrakech
Most of the souvenirs on offer in the Marrakech Souks are produced locally, often just a short walk from the shops where they are sold. Don’t be shy about asking for a special size or design, they can usually be produced to order amazingly quickly. Marrakchi artisan Azdine supports his young family by making ‘treasure […]
Qu’elle est jolie, Jemaa al Fnaa
Qu` elle est jolie is a folk group usually to be found playing in the Jemma al Fnaa square opposite to the landmark Cafe France. Their best known song of the same name switches between Spanish, Berber, French and the Darija Moroccan dialect. The group was established in the early 1980s, and today usually comprises four or five […]
Yussef, plaster carver
The Marrakech street ‘traffic’ whizzes by as young plaster carver Yussef works on a piece in his boutique in the Souk Sidi Isshak near to the Ben Yussef Medersa in central Marrakech just around the corner from Riad Cinnamon. Youssef is a 17 years old, since he left school he has been learning this craft […]
Hanout, designer clothes shop
We are delighted to have discovered ‘Hanout’ a newly opened ladies designer clothes shop in the Marrakech souks. It is modestly named, literally hanout means ‘the shop’ in Darija Moroccan arabic, but the designer clothing on offer is world class. Collections include Indian inspired pieces from Anaya in London and other select designer clothes, hand […]
Secure online payments Gateway
Arranging payment for your Marrakech break just became even easier with our new online payments gateway. Contact our reservations team to secure accommodation and we will email an easy to follow link. You can use the link to pay at your convenience using most commonly accepted credit cards. Best of all we are making NO PROCESSING […]
Arts in Marrakech Biennale 2012
The fourth Marrakech Biennale will take place between 29th February and 4th March 2012. Visual Arts Exhibitions will remain open until 3rd June. The main Exhibition entitled ‘Higher Atlas’ will be located in the sixteenth century Al Badi Palace. The full programme of events including Film, Literature and Music will be announced nearer the time. […]
