Other tourist information
Other tourist information
At Marrakech Riad we pride ourselves on offering our guests as much support and information as they require to help them to plan their perfect stay in our beautiful Medina accommodation.some basic information for tourists visiting Marrakech, Morocco is on offer here for our guests.
Easyjet Bristol to Marrakech
Budget airline Easyjet have added a convenient new flight from Bristol to Marrakech. From December 14th 2013 the service will operate on Saturdays and Tuesdays. When you arrive our Riads in Marrakech provide the perfect base from which to explore the Red City.
Poste Maroc: postcards in Jemaa al-Fnaa
On the south-western side of the central square of Jemaa al-Fnaa you will discover a large post office (Poste Maroc). Sending a postcard or letter is usually cheap, but in Morocco it is especially so. For less than 10 Dirham (around 70p) you can send a postcard to anywhere in Europe. The yellow post boxes […]
Lamp sellers in Jemaa al-Fnaa
Lamp’s have held a hugely high value in Moroccan architecture and design for hundreds of years and are used in all four corners of Morocco to decorate shops, restaurants and houses. Hand-crafted Moroccan lamps come in all shapes and sizes and often take a painstakingly long time to complete. In Jemaa al-Fnaa many lamp salesmen […]
Camels: majestic beasts of Morocco
Camels have played a important role for North Africans for thousands of years. In ancient times they were crucial as a mode of transport and this tradition continues today in more rural areas of Morocco. The guardian of the Riad Dar Habiba tells me that throughout Morocco these majestic beasts are universally respected. A camels […]
Eid Mubarak: Religious celebrations in Marrakech
As the holy fasting month of Ramadan draws to a close in the world of Islam, the red city of Marrakech comes alive as vibrant religious festivities for Eid go underway. Eid celebrations are split into two parts, ‘Eid al-Fitr’ (festival of the breaking of the fast) which is followed by ‘Eid as-Adha’ (festival of […]
Modern Marrakech: the Medina cyberpark
Nestled alongside Boulevard Al Yarmouk is the Marrakech Medina’s cyber park. If you are looking to seek some shade from the Moroccan sun or need to send a quick e-mail while you are on the move in the city, then the cyber park is the ideal location to spend an hour and recharge your batteries. […]
Motorbikes in the Marrakech Medina
Anyone who has experienced Marrakech will know that unlike most Europeans, the Marrakshi are on the move 24/7. Be it by donkey, horse, motorbike or car you will see the local inhabitants speeding through the ancient city all through the day and night. This does indeed give Marrakech a unique atmosphere. At times it feels […]
Street art in Marrakech
Above is an example of the kind of street art that can be seen on a walk through Marrakech. This piece of art is the work of French street artist Christian Guémy who goes under the pseudonym of ‘C215’. Guémy has been described as being akin in style and popularity to British street artist ‘Banksy’ and his stencil […]
New times, new money
The official currency in Morocco is the Dirham (DH), divided into 100 centimes, and the word derives from the Greek Drachmae, meaning ‘handful’. In 2009, a new 50-dirham note appeared, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Central Bank and this was the first commemorative banknote issued in Morocco. Front shows portraits of kings Mohammed VI, […]
Folk Art Festival Marrakech 2013
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 important Moroccan bands like Reggada, Ahwach, Ahidous, Dekka Elmarrakchia, Houara, Elguedra, Rakba, S’kel. The purpose […]
Place Ozadria – the “Tinsmiths square”
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, candle holders or other glass or metal items from where the name of “tinsmiths square”. […]
Setti Fatmas Café’s
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 colossal High Atlas Mountains. A small village that is not too far from your Marrakech […]
Destinations Travel Show, free tickets available online
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 to the show follow the link below and use the code MSC68 www.destinationsshowtickets.com There is […]
Ryanair Marrakech operating base
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 ryanair routes to Marrakech to a total twenty two and the projected number of Ryanair […]
Morning trip to the lake and back
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 the other a plateau of barren but charming land. This is lake Lalla Takerkoust, which is […]
Secret palace of the Marrakshi Millionaire
A harem of your beautiful women relaxing and natural, greets the Pacha of Marrakech at his grossly decorated palace in the heart of the Marrakshi medina. As the Pacha of Marrakech, most powerful man in Morocco and one of the richest in the world, Themi El Glaoui was able to command great respect and a […]
Flowers in your Marrakech hotel room?
Birthday? Anniversary? Valentine? for that extra special occasion why not a glorious bunch of fresh flowers in your Riad hotel room? Contact our reservations team to pre order or don’t hesitate to discuss with the team at the hotel. Nothing is too much trouble in our Marrakech Riads.
Book Marrakech Riads Online
Our Marrakech boutique hotels can now be booked 24 hours a day online. Convenient availability calendars show current availability on a room by room basis so it is quick and easy to secure your preferred accommodation whether that is a romantic double, a fun and practical family room, a luxurious twin or a whole Riad ! Please click through […]
Marrakech Riad holidays
There has never been a better time for Marrakech holidays. There are currently scheduled flights from all four London airports transporting you in just three hours to the most exotic and foreign destination you can viably reach for a weekend break. There are fantastic hotels and villas in Marrakech, as there are all over the […]
Mint Tea Recipe
Mint tea is the staple of Moroccan hospitality. Here is our recipe for mint tea as the locals drink it. Essentials: * 1 teapot * 2 tsp Loose Black Tea Leaves * 2 bunch Fresh Mint Leaves * Boiling Water *Sugar Method 1. Put the tea leaves in the bottom of the tea-pot 2. Break mint […]
Diners Club and Discover
We are delighted to be able to accept Diners Club and Discover in payment for your Marrakech Riad Reservations. Even better, as with other commonly accepted credit cards we make no processing charge. Confirming your reservation could not be easier, we will email a link to our secure online payment gateway. Another good reason […]
Easyjet London Stansted to Marrakech
Budget airline Easyjet is launching a new year round service to Marrakech from London Stansted. Flights leave on Monday Wednesday and Friday with the inaugural flight on Friady 15th February 2012. Tickets are now on sale and there are some fantastic prices with flights from as little as £25 in the opening weeks. Where better […]
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 to come together in the same way as Americans at thanksgiving or Europeans at Christmas. […]
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 accommodation it has proved itself perfect for groups of all descriptions- wedding partys, family get-aways, […]
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 this will lead to a regular service. When in Marrakech there is no better place […]