troie a marrakech

djema el Fna square in 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 […]

Koutoubia, Marrakesh, Morocco

So good they named it twice! Written in Arabic as مراكش foreigners use the French ‘Marrakech’ and English ‘Marrakesh’ interchangeably. Marrakech sits at a strategic location on the trade route between sub Saharan Africa and the sea route to Europe. The early name was Marra Kouch, land of the Kouchmen a tribe that originated in […]

Metalwork in the Marrakech Souks

The Marrakech Souks are great fun to explore whether on your own or with a guide. For centuries craftsmen and merchants have congregated in specialist souks including areas for metalworkers, leatherworkers, dyers, carpets, spices, traditional medicines and many others. There was a time when the persistent attention of hustlers and self appointed guides made it […]