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Visiting Morocco in the month of May
Lonely Planet and the Daily Express have voted Morocco as a perfect destination for the month of May. Their Darling buds of May selections urges travellers to visit in the spring. The Kingdom of Morocco made it to the listing thanks to its “ideal temperature”, marvelous landscapes and flower festival. Marrakech hovers in the high 20°C […]
A star is born! Josephine Baker arrives in France, to captivate the Paris club scene.
On September 15th 1925 two dozen black musicians, singers and dancers sailed for France on the SS Berengaria. The ship arrived in France 7 days later. This was the start of Josephine Baker’s epic career. Rehearsals for the first shows began immediately, and it was clear from the first days that Josephine Baker would soon […]
Morocco to Timbuktu: Africa’s Historical Trade Routes
“Morocco to Timbuktu – An Arabian Adventure,” BBC production. Marrakech resident Alice Morrison takes us on an epic travel adventure to discover the salt traders routes of North Africa. Starting her voyage in Tangier, the Gateway to Europe, Alice uses ancient trading routes into sub-Saharan Africa. Winding her way towards the Sahara via Marrakech and onward […]
Menara Airport in Marrakech a beautiful new terminal unveiled.
King Mohammed VI inaugurated, in December 2016, the new terminal of the Marrakech-Menara airport, an additional asset to enhance the city’s attractiveness to international visitors. This large-scale project, worth 1.22 billion dirhams, is an implementation of the royal instructions seeking to offer the city of Marrakech a modern airport infrastructure meeting international standards to manage […]
Josephine Baker – Heroine of the French resistance.
Josephine Baker, one time resident of Riad Star in Marrakech is of course celebrated worldwide as an iconic Singer, dancer and actress. Her glittering career as an entertainer spanned five decades. A lesser known fact about this Jazz age icon is the amazing and brave role she played as a spy for the French resistance […]
Earth Friends Event in Marrakech
On the 2nd April 2017 there will be a Culture, Environment and Health; Earth Day. Hosted by High Atlas Foundation at Ecole HEEC Marrakech, Avenue Allal Al Fassi, Rue Abou Oubeida, 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco This event is an amazing opportunity for people from different walks of life to come together and forge bonds. This event is […]
Wellness at Riad Star
Transformation is a mysterious process which happens naturally when we allow ourselves time and calm to process our goals and to find our life path. The understanding each of us seeks is within our core self and this latent wisdom can; given calm and space, manifest itself and be a beacon of guidance. A holistic approach to cohesive […]
Contemporary dance event in Marrakech
There are always wonderful cultural events to enjoy when visiting Morocco. This dance event fuses world dance in a contemporary context and will be held at 8.30 pm on March 2nd 2017 at Dar Atakafa in Marrakech. BLASMIA a contemporary dance group invites you to discover and interact with tribal forms of dance from all over the […]
Anniversary to celebrate? Let us help!
A romantic break is always a winner for anniversaries and it has never been easier to create a magical break in beautiful Marrakech. With short haul flights from so many UK airports, that dream trip to relax and celebrate with a loved one is simple to arrange. Once you land in Marrakech we can arrange a […]
The Riad Revolution
It’s difficult now to imagine Marrakech without its boutique riad hotels. The Red city was founded nearly a thousand years ago as the capital of a great Empire. It grew in importance as a trading post until its glamorous heyday in the middle ages when Camel trains crossed the Sahara to reach its Caravanserai and markets. For […]
El Wifak Carpet Cooperative: Berber Rugs and Arabic Carpets at the Ensemble Artisanal, Marrakech
All around the world Morocco is famous for it’s carpets and many travellers land in Marrakech in search of a quality piece of authentic craftwork. But it is rare to find a carpet seller who sells quality products, at fixed prices, without the tourist-spiel. However, the El Wifak Carpet Cooperative, located in the Ensemble Artisanal […]
Abdil’s Wood Workshop
Whilst walking around Marrakech, it is impossible not to notice how many of the doors, window shutters and wooden tables are carefully adorned with exquisite carvings or intricately painted tessellated patterns. These humble items extend far beyond their functional use: the beautiful designs, that are so unique to the region, represent a certain respect for […]
Candlelight in Marrakech
Candlelight is one of the delights of Marrakech, a mediaeval city just three hour flight away and ideal for a romantic short break. Enjoy a candlelit dinner on your arrival evening. Soak of the atmosphere after dark in the candlelit courtyard. Or enjoy a personal Hammam and massage in the traditional Hammam at Dar Habiba. […]
Rais Elghanbaz, Ribab group
The arabic word Rais usually means ships captain, the berber language has borrowed this word to describe the leader of a group, like this one, that play with the traditional Ribab instrument. Recorded live in the Jemma al Fnaa square Marrakech at the time of the Marrakech Film festival 2011, note the giant outdoor screen […]
Souvenirs produced locally in Central Marrakech
Most of the souvenirs on offer in the Marrakech Souks are produced locally, often just a short walk from the shops where they are sold. Don’t be shy about asking for a special size or design, they can usually be produced to order amazingly quickly. Marrakchi artisan Azdine supports his young family by making ‘treasure […]
Introducing Riad STAR
We are grateful to our guests at our Riad hotels who have been wonderfully supportive recommending us to family and friends. With so few rooms at each Riad we have, more often than we would have liked, had to explain that we were fully booked for returning guests preferred dates. It seems our Marrakech Riads are not […]
The Koutoubia Mosque
The Koutoubia mosque was built in the 12th century under the Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur to be the crowning glory of his North African based empire, it is indeed today still the largest mosque to be found in Marrakech today. The structure stands 69 metres tall towering over the surrounding city, an impressive structure by any […]
Donkey and cart
The donkey and cart is a common sight in the medina of Marrakech where the streets are too narrow for truck and vans. These docile and dependable creatures, known as ‘brill’ in arabic are essential to everyday life. A Riad hotel in the Medina is the perfect base from which to explore and experience this […]
Riad Marrakech Medina
The old town of Marrakech is known as the Medina, set inside an ancient city wall and in many ways little changed since the middle ages. The perfect place for your Marrakech medina stay is a restored Riad hotel, constructed around a courtyard garden. Individual suites at Riad Cinnamon: Fez | Essaouira | Chefchaouen | Casablanca | Meknes […]
Marrakech Riad with pool
Moroccan summer days can be extremely hot. The dipping pools in our Marrakech Riads are perfect for cooling off. We also have air conditioning in all rooms. Riad Cinnamon even has a second dipping pool on the spacious roof terrace. Check out our Marrakech accommodation before making your reservation: There are five individual suites at […]
Svenge, Moroccan deep fried donuts
Svenge is a widely available in Marrakech, often served from street food stalls. Rings of dough deep fried in oil, usually sold tied in bunches of five. Svenge is eaten at breakfast or as a snack throughout the day. Our Marrakech Riads offer the perfect base from which to explore the Red City. Reserve Accommodation […]