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Halfway through the process

One thing that it is impossible to fail to notice whilst meandering round Marrakech’s old town (the medina) is that there are a fair number of people who are quite interested in getting you to spend your money in their shops/stalls. Luckily since the introduction of the Tourist police a few years ago this merely […]

Islamic Inscriptions Marrakech

Due to scruples contained within Islamic texts it is forbidden to depict living creatures such as humans or animals. This has not however stopped the Islamic world from developing its own very distinctive and beautiful forms of art, indeed many of the forms and shapes expressed within the realms of Islamic art certainly have benefited from these cultural directives. […]

Windows of Marrakech

Wandering through the Red City of Marrakech is a feast for the senses. Take a look at the many and varied doors and windows of Marrakech and consider for a moment what might be behind them! It is almost impossible to know from the street whether a Marrakech home is a hovel or a beautiful […]

Food stalls in the Medina of Marrakech

One of the top addresses for Vegan Food in Marrakech is the outstanding Earth Cafe located two minutes south of the main square. Vegan dishes are always on the menu and Earth Cafe is famous for its freshly squeezed juices. The traditional Berber diet includes many pulses and beans. Staple dishes are cereal based with […]