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Costa Esmeralda, Spanish Restaurant, by renowned Marrakech Chef Pascal

Now closed. For some years now one of THE places to eat in Marrakech has been the Kenzamane restaurant run by Chef Pascal. New for 2010 was Costa Esmeralda a Spanish style restaurant under Pascal’s direction located just of the Mohammed V boulevard in the Marrakech new town of Guiliez. Consistent with a strong French […]

Marrakech Riad Plasterwork

The skill of craftsmen practicing ancient trades in Marrakech is quite astonishing. The renovation of our Riad hotels involved dozen of ‘mellem’ or master craftspeople. Among the most impressive to watch working was the ‘mellem gubs’ the plasterworker. The intricate cornices and ceiling pieces were actually cast in the Riad just as they would have […]

Easyjet, Ryanair Madrid to Marrakech

Budget airlines Easyjet and Ryanair both operate a convenient daily flights from Spanish capital Madrid to Marrakech, Morocco. Arriving in Marrakech mid morning we can arrange to have you met at the airport and whisked away to one of our Marrakech Riad hotels. The perfect base to explore the Old Town before enjoying a fantastic […]

Harira Soup

Harira is a rich soup based on a red meat stock made with lentils and seasonal fresh vegetables. It is often eaten as part of the Ftour the ‘breakfast’ at the end of the days fast during the holy month of Ramadan. A stay in one of our traditional riads offers the opportunity to experience […]

Slilou, a Moroccan delicacy traditionally made during Ramadan

Slilou is one of a number of seasonal specialities prepared during Ramadan. It consists of a blend of nuts and spices ground to a fine powder and eaten with teaspoons, usually from a shared dish during the ‘breakfast’ after sundown. Slilou is a high energy food, and it’s absolutely delicious! Our Marrakech Riads are located […]

Bed and Breakfast, Marrakesh

Breakfast is an important part of your holiday experience and our fantastic moroccan breakfast can be served at any time of your choice! Our Marrakech Riads offer the perfect base for your stay in Marrakech and our dedicated staff will do their utmost to give you the warmest of Moroccan welcomes. Marrakech Riad are very […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jamie Oliver in Marrakech

Jamie Oliver starts his new Chanel four series tonight (14 April) with an episode shot in Marrakech. We are looking forward to seeing Jamie explore the street food and find the fresh ingredients which are the basis of Moroccan cuisine. If you are planning a trip to Marrakech a Riad in the Medina is a […]

Ryanair Bristol to Marrakech

Budget airline Ryanair fly to Marrakech from four UK airports. Luton, East Midlands, Edinburgh and Bristol. As of April 2010 the Bristol service operated on Saturdays and Tuesdays departing at 12.30 and arriving Marrakech Menara airport at 16.05. Marrakech Riad can arrange to have you collected at the airport, only twenty minutes later you could […]

Cafe Berber, Marrakech

NOW CLOSED this review was written in 2012 Just a few doors south of the well known Cafe Arabe at 180 Rue Mouassine is a pleasant and inexpensive cafe serving tea and simple foods at lunch time and throughout the afternoon. A group of Marrakech ‘water sellers’ live upstairs, you might catch a glimpse […]

Riad Marrakech Pool

Marrakech Riad Papillon has a fantastic dipping pool in the courtyard. Perfect for cooling off in the hot summer months. The pool is tiled with intricate Zellige from Fes, a real work of Marrakechi craftsmanship. Its sympathetic shape is the product of many hours of reflection by Lucie and our super architect, Chris Redecke.

Summer availability 2010 at Marrakech Riad

Marrakech Riads provide ideal accommodation in the warm summer months. The Riad house is a classic Medina design, all the rooms face inward to a central courtyard, the bedrooms are in shade protected from the heat of the sun, naturally cooled due to high ceilings and walls several feet thick. Our sympathetic restoration has added yet more comforts. Air conditioning, luxurious en suite shower […]