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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!
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!
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 [...]
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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 [...]
Chez Chegrouni, Marrakech
Chez Chegrouni is one of the most dependable restaurants in Marrakech. Located in the main square just to the North of Cafe France. You may be lucky enough to dine there while the owner, Mr Chegrouni, is there. A philosopher and business man simultaneously, he enjoys talking with his guests and is genuinely interested in [...]
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Cafe France, Jemaa al Fna, Marrakech
Cafe France is a Marrakech institution, located at the north west corner of the Jemaa al Fnaa it has been a meeting place and watering hole for Europeans since the days of the French Protectorate in Morocco. It was redecorated at the end of 2009 and inconveniently for the new visitor the Cafe France sign [...]
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Terrace des Epices, Dar El Bashah, Marrakech
A pleasant venue open from lunch into the evening the Terrace des Epices is located on top of the Souk Cherifa on the well known Dar El Bashah street just five minutes from Riad Papillon and Riad Cinnamon. There is usually a doorman at the entrance to the Souk to guide guests to the staircase [...]
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Snake Charmers in the Jemaa al Fnaa, Marrakech
The main square in Marrakech is alive 24 hours a day, but it’s character changes almost hour by hour. In the daytime the many snake charmers are an ever present part of the tapestry. If you are planning to trip to Marrakech a traditional Riad in the Medina is a fantastic base from which to [...]
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