Marrakech International Marathon

Today (Sunday 31 January, 2010) saw the annual Marrakech Marathon and half Marathon.  More than 5,000 runners participated in this international event. The weather was relatively cool and overcast.  There was a fantastic atmosphere as the runners passed through the Palmerie as well as the new town of Guiliz and circled the Medina.  There were spectators applauding […]

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 […]

Riad Hotel Marrakech

Planning a stay in Marrakech! Consider enjoying the intimate surroundings of a boutique Riad Hotel in the Medina. The historic old town of Marrakech is a Unesco world heritage site. Local families and the vibrant souks live comfortably alongside crumbling caravanserai, magnificent minarets and  sympathetically restored Luxury guest houses and Riad Hotels. Marrakech is a full on experience and […]

English speaking Riads

Marrakech Riad is owned by English couple Mike and Lucie Wood who personally supervised the renovation of Riad Papillon and Riad Cinnamon both of which are situated in ideal locations within the Medina of Marrakech Morocco. Each Riad has five great en suite guest rooms all individually designed and furnished. The cosy and private facilities are […]

Riad Marrakesh

The best way to experience the Old Town Medina of Marrakesh is to stay in a Riad. Marrakesh is an ancient caravan trading post in Morocco, historically the meeting point between Europe and sub Sahaaran Africa. Now one of the hottest destinations for a weekend, short break, or holiday, a variety of hotels, hostels, villas, guest […]

Riad Luxe Marrakech

Your en suite room in a de Luxe Riad is the perfect base from which to explore the Medina of Marrakech. Our two Riads, Riad Papillon and Riad Cinnamon are located in the heart of the ancient Medina, a UNESCO heritage site. Explore the famous Marrakech Souks, discover the incomparable Jemaa al Fnaa square, visit […]

Whole Riad Rental

Renting a whole Riad is a fantastic way for a group of family or friends to enjoy the Marrakech Medina. the newly renovated Riad Papillon sleeps 11 people in five en suite rooms (2+2+2+2+3). Each room can be made up as a queen sized double or a twin giving maximum flexibility to accommodate your group.  We are offering a 30% […]

Enjoy Easter in Marrakesh 2010

Marrakech Riad have availability at Riad Papillon for Easter 2010.  The luxury Riad is located in probably the most fashionable part of the old town Medina, it has five en suite rooms, an intimate courtyard with dipping pool and a stunning roof terrace. We are currently offering a stunning 30% discount on room rates for […]

Marrakech Hen party weekend

Just a three hour flight away and well served by the budget airlines Marrakech is an excellent location for a more sophisticated hen getaway. Several brides to be have now booked hen weekends at Riad Papillon.  The newly renovated Riad has 5 bedrooms and can accommodate a party of 11 (sleeping in four twin rooms and a triple).  The cuisine at the […]

Sex And the City 2, currently filming in Marrakech

Marrakech is always a fun town for people watching, even more so at the moment! Hollywood is in Marrakech and the heart of the Medina is buzzing with activity for the filming of Sex And the City 2. A few hundred yards from Riad Papillon burly security guards left us in no doubt that amateur […]

Marrakech Property

There is an abundance of property for sale in Marrakesh from traditional Riads in the ancient Medina (old town) to modern Marrakech Villas in the booming Palmeraie and the areas surrounding the walled city. However Real Estate in Marrakech requires patience, particularly in the Medina, and some of the best bargains are not to be […]

El Baroudiyine

The historic El Baroudiyine district is located in the centre of the Marrakech medina at the northern edge of the Souks which lead down to the Jema al Fna. The area contains some of the most important Islamic buildings in the Medina all located around the open ‘Place de la kisaria’. To the north, built […]

Fondouk, Marrakech

A Fondouk or Funduq also known as a Caravanserai is a mediaeval building designed as an urban hostel for commercial travellers and merchants- the Marrakshi equivalent of the coaching inn – a camel motel! Set around a generous central courtyard a typical Fondouk has a series of chambers on the ground floor traditionally used to accommodate […]

Marrakech Gardens

The Arabic word Riad means garden and some of the most beautiful gardens in Marrakech are to be found in the medina providing shade in traditional houses. There are also a number of public gardens which are well worth a visit. Majorelle Gardens Established in the 1920’s by French painter Jacques Majorelle and made famous […]

Koutoubia Marrakech

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, which considering its placement in […]

Golf

Our Marrakech Riad Hotels in the Medina are the perfect base for a Golfing holiday. There are three outstanding 18 hole within 30 minutes of your Ryad in Marrakech. We can help reserve tee times. The Royal The Royal was constructed by the famed and feared Pasha who resided at the Pasha Palace at the […]

Seven Saints of Marrakech

seven saints of Marrakech