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Ourika Valley: The breath of Marrakech
Nestled away in the middle Atlas Mountains, only a 45 minute drive from Marrakech lies the enchanting Ourika Valley. When you think of skiing, perhaps Morocco isn’t one of the first countries that springs to mind. However as the snow builds in the winter months, Ski resorts higher up the peaks of the Atlas Mountains […]
Marrakech Riad holidays
There has never been a better time for Marrakech holidays. There are currently scheduled flights from all four London airports transporting you in just three hours to the most exotic and foreign destination you can viably reach for a weekend break. There are fantastic hotels and villas in Marrakech, as there are all over the […]
Norwegian guests welcome
Guests from Norway are most welcome in our Marrakech Riads. Even visiting polar bears from the archipeligo of svalbad! With outstanding offers on direct flights from Oslo with Norwegian how better to escape the arctic winter? Our English speaking staff will take great care of you and lend a Marrakech pay as you go mobile […]
Jet4you Marrakech France
Low cost airline Jet4you operate scheduled flights between a fantastic six French cities and Marrakech Menara airport. If you are traveling from Paris, Nantes, Bordeaux, Marseilles or Toulouse or Lyon check out the Jet4you alternative. We can arrange to have you met on arrival and whisked away to one of our luxury Marrakech Riads in time […]
Decorated Berber Furniture
There is a long tradition of decorating Berber furniture with painted patterns. In respect of islamic the patterns are geometric shapes that do not depict living things. This delightful litte table sits in the Essaouira Suite at Riad Cinnamon. The decor in our Marrakech Riads is carefully selected to be reflect local tradition.
Musee de l’art de vivre & Cafe
THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN IN 2012 The Museum has now closed to be replaced by a museum of perfume in the same location The Musee de l’art de vivre brings alive some of the social history of Morocco, at the time of writing a fantastic selections of Kaftans is on display with explanations placing […]
The museum district
The Central area of the Marrakech Medina around the Ben Yussef Mosque is the ‘museum quarter’ with a great collection of museums and historic attractions. The oldest building in Marrakech, the Almoravid Kouba is open to the public and features sone of the most remarkable architectural decoration in the whole of the islamic world. The […]
Elite Cafe, Guiliez
The Elite is a landmark Cafe on the Avenue Mohamed V in the new town of Guiliez not far from Marrakech Plaza. A pleasant and dependable Cafe serving a basic breakfast and lunchtime standards like sandwiches and ice creams, the service is particularly good. You will enjoy the air conditioned interior in summer and the […]
Argan group Jemma al Fnaa
The famous Marrakech Jemma al Fnaa is always teaming with life. This group is typical of the informal groupings of musicians from nearby berber villages who assemble to perform each evening. This tune reflects the typical style of the Rif valley region in the North of Morocco Stay in one of our Marrakech Riads and […]
Marrakech Riad holidays
Our Marrakech Riads offer a perfect holiday, whether for couples, families or larger groups. Check out the romantic Koutobia Suite at Dar Habiba, a really traditional riad which even has its own Hammam. The Casablanca suite at Riad Cinnamon is the perfect family room. Magical Riad Papillon has five rooms all of which can be […]
Le Tanjia Restaurant
Le Tanjia is a long established restaurant, South of the main square in the direction of the Jewish quarter, the Mellah. It is named after a classic Moroccan Lamb dish the Tanjia but the real signature dish is another slow cooked Marrakechi Lamb speciality ‘Mechoui’ where the whole lamb is cooked (traditionally undergound) for many […]
Fnaque berbere, the Berber bookshop!
The wittily named Fnaque Berbere, or Berber bookshop is a Marrakech institution which has recently had a facelift. This great little bookshop used to be a ramshackle kiosk on a prominent corner of the Rue Mouassine which runs up from the Jemma al Fna Square North toward the Central Medina. During 2011 it was demolished […]
Moroccan craft weaver
This weaver is making traditional scarves on a traditional berber loom. this could be a mediaeval scene, it is fantastic to see such crafts alive and thriving in Modern day Marrakech The beauty of staying in a Riad in Marrakech is that centuries of living history are right on your doorstep.
Svenj, Morroccan donuts
Prepared fresh each morning Svenj sometimes written Sfenj or Svenge is a Moroccan donut or Beignet. A delicious everyday food enjoyed by rich and poor alike it is often eaten with sweet mint tea for breakfast. Marrakech Svenj specialist Mohammed has been cooking this traditional dish for 23 years. Below is his ‘secret recipe’ and method: Ingredients: […]
Marrakech Birthday
Marrakech is a fantastic place to celebrate a birthday. Kindly give our Riad staff a days notice and we will always be pleased to offer guests a complimentary birthday cake. These are normally simple and delicious sponges baked in the Riad kitchen. You will never have felt so at home in a hotel as in […]
Marrakech Android & iphone App
Our new Marrakech Riad Travel Guide App is now available to download for Android. Handy information for visitor the Red City in the palm of your hand as you explore. More than 3,000 visitors to Marrakech have already enjoyed using our Marrakech Riad Travel Guide iphone App. There has never been a better time to […]
FIA Race of Morocco, 2112
The FIA World Touring Car Championship Race of Morocco was first run in 2009, the only WTCC race in Africa. The 2012 race takes place in Marrakech from 13 to 15 April under the patronage of his majesty the King. There are fantastic hotels and villas all over the world, the luxury accommodation that is […]
Adventure in the Red City
We are delighted when our guests offer to write for this website, Below is an article by recent guest at Riad Cinnamon, Deniz Turk. We look forward to welcoming Deniz back soon! Adventure in the Red City Jackson Bentley: “What attracts you personally to the desert?” T.E Lawrence: “It’s clean.” After watching the sweeping epic, Lawrence […]
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 […]
Ryanair EMA to Marrakech
Sunday March 25, 2012 sees the welcome return after a winter break of Ryanairs direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Marrakech. Marrakech Riad can arrange transfers direct to Riad Papillon, Riad Cinnamon or Dar Habiba and a superb dinner for your arrival evening! With Ryanair’s famously low fares and our special offers, for those lucky enough to live within reach of East Midlands Airport a luxury […]
Marrakech iPhone App
Download our free iPhone App now available in iTunes. Marrakech Tourist information and an introduction to our Riad hotels. Coming soon for android.