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Category Archives: The New Town of Guiliez

Highlights of the new town of Guiliez in Marrakech

Al Fassia restaurant, Marrakech

This outstanding Moroccan restaurant is staffed exclusively by women and is run as a workers cooperative. Al Fassia means literally the women from Fez and the menu includes a number of specialities from the Fez region. The menu is a la carte and our favourite dishes are the intricate Pastilla and the superb slow roasted [...]
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Chez Pascal Restaurant Kenzamane Marrakech

Chez Pascal, also known as Kenzamane is a wonderful bistro offering mainly French cuisine with a diverse and frequently updated menu. In true French style a three course meal is offered with a limited selection of alternative dishes at a fixed price, currently 180 dirhams which we think is one of the best bargains in [...]
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Grande Cafe de la Poste

The aptly named Grande Cafe de la Poste is located in the very Grand ex colonial post office building in the new town of Guiliez, Marrakech. Fine European style food and superb service under the supervision of Maitre D. Eric make this a real favourite. Try the stunning Calamari salad starter!  The Steak Frites is as [...]
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Honorary British Consulate Marrakech

The British Embassy in Morocco is located in the Capital City of Rabat. Marrakech is fortunate enough to have the office of the Honorary Consulate which is usually open in the mornings from 8am to 1pm to assist British Citizens. The Consulate is located in the New Town of Guiliez very close to the well known [...]
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Marrakech Railway Station

A fantastic new modern railway station opened in Marrakech in 2009 located in the New Town of Guiliez. The railway station is a short taxi tide from the Medina. Guests staying at Marrakech Riad Papillon and Marrakech Riad Cinnamon should get a taxi to the well known Dar El Bashah taxi drop off point and our [...]
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Koutoubia Marrakech

Located just to the South of Jema al fna the Koutoubia mosque was built in the twelfth century. Its Minaret is THE landmark in Marrakech. Originally built by the Almohads it is much admired for its perfect proportions and symmetry, the Minaret was beautifully restored for the millennium and is now floodlit at night. In common [...]
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