prickly pear

cactus fruit in marrakech riad

The cactus plants seen at the roadsides of Morocco bear a wonderful fruit; the prickly pear. The plants are often a natural boundary between properties, and in the late summer they become laden with fruit. Take care when opening the fruit, as the spines are fine and spiky! You will notice that the street vendors […]

winter prickly pear

The Prickly pears for sale in the street markets of Marrakech are ten times sweeter in the winter, and ten times more expensive! Our boutique hotels in the heart of the ancient city are the perfect base from which to go out and enjoy Marrakech. Reserve accommodation today!

Prickly pear, cactus fruit, in season in marrakech

Cactus fruits also known as prickly pears are in season in Marrakech in the late summer.  In the countryside cactuses are plentiful, sometimes planted as hedging plants around farms, at this time of year all over the old town street sellers are offering juicy cactus fruits peeled on the spot and ready to eat.  The usual […]