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New times, new money

Posted on June 17, 2013 by admin

The official currency in Morocco is the Dirham (DH), divided into 100 centimes, and the word derives from the Greek Drachmae, meaning ‘handful’. The Dirham was introduced in 1973 by the United Arab Emirates, replacing the Qatar and Dubai riyal … Continue reading →

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Folk Art Festival Marrakech 2013

Posted on June 16, 2013 by admin

For a period of five days, between 17th and 21st of June, Marrakech will be hosting a cultural event of music diversity. At the Folk Art Festival of Marrakech, one of the oldest events of such amplitude, you will see … Continue reading →

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Place Ozadria – the “Tinsmiths square”

Posted on June 12, 2013 by admin

Located in the heart of Mellah district, the old Jewish quarter, Place Ozadria also called Place des Ferblantiers is one of the main tourist attractions of Marrakech given the numerous shops and workshops where local craftsmen use to make lamps, … Continue reading →

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Marrakech Simple Yet Delectable Street Food

Posted on March 17, 2013 by admin

Dotted around the Medina in Marrakech is what at first glance looks merely like rundown household 70s tiled kitchens but be mistaken as they hold the source of a simple street food that feeds a large selection of the Marrakech … Continue reading →

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Essouira – a Sleepy Seaside Oasis

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

Stepping back into the turn of the 60s and 70s, inspiring musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones to write some of their most iconic records, is what awaits those visiting the picturesque, humble and historic city of … Continue reading →

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Setti Fatmas Café’s

Posted on February 20, 2013 by admin

The road from Marrakech to Orika Valley’s Setti Fatma is long, straight and stunning. What starts as a long snowcapped penciled horizon above the steering wheel slowly begins to engulf the whole front and side windscreens as you approach the … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Prayer Beads – A Humble Story

Posted on February 14, 2013 by admin

Commonly clutched in the weathered hands of the older population of Morocco, the Tasbih (pictured) is the highly significant beaded prayer string of the Muslim population. According to the Prophet, these enable all that follow the Islamic religion to pray, … Continue reading →

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Morocco’s Friday Couscous

Posted on February 9, 2013 by admin

Every Friday lunchtime a large ornate clay tagine dish arrives on the ground floor of the charity Henna Café, which is where many visiting guests and local Marrakshi and Marrakshia’s will come to get an education for free in a … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Bread – Sacred and Never Wasted

Posted on February 7, 2013 by admin

Bread, or Khobz in Moroccan dialect Arabic, is a staple in Morocco and this is most evident its abundance in what seems like every other shops front while walking round the Medina. Baguettes are eaten for breakfast while a soft … Continue reading →

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Destinations Travel Show, free tickets available online

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

Riad Cinnamon, Riad Papillon and Dar Habiba will be featured with HipMarrakech on stand AF7 in the Africa section at the Destinations travel show in Earls Court, London  31 January and 1 2 3 February 2013. To secure FREE tickets … Continue reading →

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Cutting the onion like a Marrakshi

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

As Marrakshi women will tell you, food and its preparation is more than just about eating. It is a lifestyle that brings together families, friends, and any visitors to this wonderful city that are open to new experiences. Taking a freshly … Continue reading →

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Ryanair Marrakech operating base

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin

From March 2013 budget airline Ryanair will have two aircraft based in Marrakech, their first operating base in Africa Seven new routes will commence to Baden, Bergerac, Cuneo (Italy), Dole (France), Munich, Paris (Vatry) & Tours bringing the number of … Continue reading →

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Must visit fish restaurants of Place Jemaa El Fna

Posted on January 1, 2013 by admin

Traveling the daily 5 hour round trip to Essouira is what bestows the owners of restaurant 14 and 98 such exquisite, fresh and reasonably priced fish that makes these restaurants a hub of local Moroccans and in the know visitors. … Continue reading →

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Morning trip to the lake and back

Posted on December 31, 2012 by admin

Just an hour and half by 50cc scooter with two people, or 45 minutes by car you can visit a manmade lake of tranquility and beauty steeped on one side by sloping banks intertwined with a small forest and on … Continue reading →

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The zwîna house of the Marrakshi henna artist

Posted on December 23, 2012 by admin

Entering a Marrakshi household on a non descript Wednesday evening is an experience filled with warmth, welcome and sharing. As the Henna artist and cook of the Henna Café in the north-west of La Medina, Fatima has been a practicing … Continue reading →

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