Guide to Marrakech
Welcome to our Guide to Marrakech, an exotic, colourful and mysterious city buzzing with life, charm and character. One of the pleasures of staying in the Medina of Marrakech is that it floods the senses with colourful and stimulating sights, sounds and smells.
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Tassel shop in the Marrakech Souks
There are a number of shops in the Marrakech Souks specialising in tassels. Our favourite is located in the Souk Cherifa, just five minutes from Riad Papillon and Riad Cinnamon. Our luxury Riads are the perfect base from which to explore the ancient medina. Reserve accommodation today!
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Childrens play area, Marrakech
Located on the Casablanca road out of Marrakech in the Commercial and shopping complex that includes the Marjane hypermarket there is a double height childrens play area and ball pond that is as impressive as anything we have seen in Europe. Usually open all day and into the early evening. If you are planning a [...]
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Terracota in Marrakech
Marrakechi craftsmen are experts in working with clay. Traditional cooking posts like tagines are made of this material. We particularly enjoyed visiting the terracota pot wholesaler to buy huge plant pots for Riad Cinnamon. If you are planning a stay in Marrakech take a look at our fantastic Riad hotels, and make a reservation today!
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Pharmacie de la Place, Jemaa al Fnaa, Marrakech
Pharmacists in Morocco can dispense many drugs, for example antibiotics, that would require a prescription in Europe. The Pharmacie de a place is conveniently located overlooking the main Jemaa al Fnaa square and has exceptionally helpful staff. A good address in Marrakech! If you are planning a trip to the Red City take a look [...]
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Cafe Argana, Jemaa al Fnaa, Marrakech
Cafe Argana is located on the main Jemma al Fnaa square with panoramic views from the upstairs terrace, a particularly fine place from which to see the Marrakech sunset! Offers a dependable kitchen serving Moroccan specialities and some simple European dishes like pizzza. If you are thinking of visiting Marrakech consider staying in a Riad [...]
Chez Yassine
Chez Yassine is a well kept secret. A super little cafe located on the Rue Fatim Zohra just round the corner from the Dar El Bashah Palace. Yassine serves delicious and inexpensive Moroccan dishes. We are particularly fond of his freshly prepared vegetable soups. The best tables are upstairs. Our Marrakech Riads offer the perfect [...]
Sun loungers on the roof terrace at Riad Cinnamon, Marrakech Medina
We are very proud of the new sunloungers on the roof terrace at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon. Stylish Elegant and above all comfortable they are individually handcrafted by Moroccan blacksmiths. Our Marrakech Riads are the perfect base from which to explore the Medina of Marrakech, and the perfect place to relax! Reserve accommodation today.
Malaga to Marrakech with Andalus
Spanish low cost airline Andalus operates a convenient service between Malaga and Marrakech on Thursdays throughout the year. The flight time is under one hour which is a big time saving compared to the alternative of ferry then train from Tangiers We can collect you at Marrakech airport and whisk you away to one of our [...]
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100 page free Marrakech Travel Guide
Our Marrakech travel guide now has 100 pages of tourist information providing a free resource to visitors to Marrakech, whether or not they are staying in our fantastic boutique Riad hotels. Learn about the history and culture of this ancient city. Read Lucie’s guide to haggling in the Marrakech Souks. Discover the attractions of the [...]
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