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Eid Mobarak Said 2012

The holy festival of Eid el Kebir is celebrated on the 26th October 2012. Marking two months since the end of of Ramadan this important day has new meaning in the modern world as it provides an impetus for families … Continue reading

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Many thanks femail and Nell

Riad Cinnamon were delighted to host a recent Marrakech retreat for London based yoga teacher Nell Lindsell founder of yogabugs. We were doubly delighted to read Deborah Arthurs kind words in her article in femail. Riad Cinnamon has such versatile … Continue reading

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Jet2 Marrakech

Low cost airline Jet2 have announced trial flights to Marrakech in spring 2013 Newcastle out to Marrakech on the 19th April returning on the 22nd Leeds Bradford out to Marrakech on the 26th April returning on the 29th We hope … Continue reading

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Telecoms Museum

The museum of the phone is an amusing little place, not much publicised to international visitors. It houses an interesting collection of phones demonstrating the progression of telecoms over the 20th century. There are certainly one or two surprises there … Continue reading

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Gnawi rythm instrument: Hajhoj Santir or Gumberi

HajHoj is the arabic name for an African instrument that arrived in the north of the continent during the golden age of Morocco in the 15 century. Slavery was  common at that time and it was through music that slaves … Continue reading

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Film Festival 2012

The 12th Marrakech film festival is scheduled to take place between November 30 and December 8th. This year will have a strong indian theme with a tribute to Hindi cinema. As usual there will be free showing of films projected … Continue reading

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Marrakech Mint and Herbs

One of the delights of Magical Marrakech is a traditional mint tea which is usually made from seven or more mint and herb varieties.  What could be more refreshing as you relax in your Marrakech Riad. The video above shows … Continue reading

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Festival of Salsa

The fifth international Festival of Salsa takes place in Marrakech from September 27th to October 1st featuring renowned artists Johny Vasques and Susane Montero. What better way to enjoy the Red City than to stay in a traditonal Riad in the old … Continue reading

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British Airways Marrakech

Our Riad hotels offer a first class service. We are delighted that full service airline British Airways are now operating daily flights to Marrakech from London Gatwick as well as five flights a week from Heathrow on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday … Continue reading

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Marrakech Cricket Club Appeal

Summer 2012 sees the formation of a cricket club in Marrakech- The MCC! Any donations of cricket equipment for players of all ages and sizes would be gratefully received. The club has volunteers who are able to organise transport from … Continue reading

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Taverna restaurant

The Taverna is a great value modest restaurant set around a pretty little garden. It is located opposite the well known Rennaisance hotel in the centre of the Marrakech New Town of Guiliez. Simple fare including a variety of salads … Continue reading

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Bahia Palace

The Bahia Palace was built relatively recently at the end of the 19th Century by Sidi Moussa a leading nobleman of his time who buit his fortune on the slave trade. Under the French protectorate it was used to house … Continue reading

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L’ultimo Bacio, Italian

L’ultimo Bacio is a newly opened Italian restaurant in the Marrakech new town of Guiliez. It has a good claim to be the best Italian in Marrakech (we also like Amaia which has similarly excellent food in simpler surroundings). A … Continue reading

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Le Jardin

Le Jardin restaurant opened at the beginning of 2012. Enter through an unassuming doorway near to the Zaouia Sidi Abdelaziz shrine in central Marrakech just around the corner from our Riad Cinnamon. The setting is beautiful cleverly laid out around … Continue reading

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Be Inspired

Marrakech Riad are proud to support the ‘Be inspired‘ event taking place in London on 8 July 2012. Five Moroccan charities will benefit including the British Moroccan Society. We believe it is important to give back where possible to the … Continue reading

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