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Ryanair Marrakech operating base
From March 2013 budget airline Ryanair will have two aircraft based in Marrakech, their first operating base in Africa Seven new routes will commence to Baden, Bergerac, Cuneo (Italy), Dole (France), Munich, Paris (Vatry) & Tours bringing the number of ryanair routes to Marrakech to a total twenty two and the projected number of Ryanair […]
Must visit fish restaurants of Place Jemaa El Fna
Traveling the daily 5 hour round trip to Essouira is what bestows the owners of restaurant 14 and 98 such exquisite, fresh and reasonably priced fish that makes these restaurants a hub of local Moroccans and in the know visitors. This is the numerically marked restaurant market of Jemaa El Fna square that trundles in […]
Morning trip to the lake and back
Just an hour and half by 50cc scooter with two people, or 45 minutes by car you can visit a manmade lake of tranquility and beauty steeped on one side by sloping banks intertwined with a small forest and on the other a plateau of barren but charming land. This is lake Lalla Takerkoust, which is […]
The zwîna house of the Marrakshi henna artist
Entering a Marrakshi household on a non descript Wednesday evening is an experience filled with warmth, welcome and sharing. As the Henna artist and cook of the Henna Café in the north-west of La Medina, Fatima has been a practicing Nquasha (master of an artform) for over 26 years and a producer of local cuisine […]
The salted walls of Jewish Morocco
The name El Mellah is used to indicate the walled districts that the Jewish population inhabited in the imperial cities and some rural areas of Morocco. The Marrakech Mella was adjoined to the palace of Bahia in the south during the Saadien dynasty as further protection for its valued inhabitants who made an important contribution […]
Secret palace of the Marrakshi Millionaire
A harem of your beautiful women relaxing and natural, greets the Pacha of Marrakech at his grossly decorated palace in the heart of the Marrakshi medina. As the Pacha of Marrakech, most powerful man in Morocco and one of the richest in the world, Themi El Glaoui was able to command great respect and a […]
Last Pasha and Lord of the Atlas
Time and events around “Dar El Bacha,” was difficult for the national unity of Morocco in the turbulent time of the French protectorate. The palace, built in the early twentieth century, was the residence of Thami El Glaoui who, for mutual benefit, brought decisive support to the French “resident” Lyautey based in Marrakech. As a […]
Heating drum skin for Achoura
Riad Denise Masson played host to fest of Moroccan clay drums as the last day of the Islamic Achora festival, celebrating the freeing of Moses from the Egyptians by god and the day Noah left the Ark, rained out over the traditional open riad roof. Entering the performers rehearsal room has a mellow tone, with […]
An Engagement in La Medina
Walking down the street of Souikat market in the North West of the Marrakech Medina you see two men pulling an unwilling full sized ram towards you, it passes and you think nothing of it. An hour later, in the distance pipes and drums begin to play which gradually crescendo and from a distance you […]
Flowers in your Marrakech hotel room?
Birthday? Anniversary? Valentine? for that extra special occasion why not a glorious bunch of fresh flowers in your Riad hotel room? Contact our reservations team to pre order or don’t hesitate to discuss with the team at the hotel. Nothing is too much trouble in our Marrakech Riads.
Tam Tam Teenagers
Walking through the small streets of La Medina in Marrakech on the 10th day of Murahham (the Islamic calendar) you would be mistaken to think that a micro war has broken out, in fact, this is the exciting and friendly celebration of Achoura. Celebrated by all ages in a variety of ways around the Muslim […]
Book Marrakech Riads Online
Our Marrakech boutique hotels can now be booked 24 hours a day online. Convenient availability calendars show current availability on a room by room basis so it is quick and easy to secure your preferred accommodation whether that is a romantic double, a fun and practical family room, a luxurious twin or a whole Riad ! Please click through […]
Marrakech Shrine
Peering through an green iron gate covering an open window frame into a dark room during the middle of the day, you notice several women covered in ornately patterned blankets asleep on the floor surrounding a large well decorated box. These are women seaking spiritual help from the enshrined body of Sidi Abdellaziz at-Tabba, one […]
Absinthe, and the Marrakech winter
In Europe Absinthe is synonymous with a distilled highly alcoholic spirit and ‘little green fairies’, however with the local Moroccan population in Marrakech, it is something quite warming and welcoming with the colder winter period setting in when mint is out of season. This herbal tea drink is bought and made in much the same […]
Mint Tea Recipe
Mint tea is the staple of Moroccan hospitality. Here is our recipe for mint tea as the locals drink it. Essentials: * 1 teapot * 2 tsp Loose Black Tea Leaves * 2 bunch Fresh Mint Leaves * Boiling Water *Sugar Method 1. Put the tea leaves in the bottom of the tea-pot 2. Break mint […]
Diners Club and Discover
We are delighted to be able to accept Diners Club and Discover in payment for your Marrakech Riad Reservations. Even better, as with other commonly accepted credit cards we make no processing charge. Confirming your reservation could not be easier, we will email a link to our secure online payment gateway. Another good reason […]
Easyjet London Stansted to Marrakech
Budget airline Easyjet is launching a new year round service to Marrakech from London Stansted. Flights leave on Monday Wednesday and Friday with the inaugural flight on Friady 15th February 2012. Tickets are now on sale and there are some fantastic prices with flights from as little as £25 in the opening weeks. Where better […]
Eid Mobarak Said 2012
The holy festival of Eid el Kebir is celebrated on the 26th October 2012. Marking two months since the end of of Ramadan this important day has new meaning in the modern world as it provides an impetus for families to come together in the same way as Americans at thanksgiving or Europeans at Christmas. […]
Many thanks femail and Nell
Riad Cinnamon were delighted to host a recent Marrakech retreat for London based yoga teacher Nell Lindsell founder of yogabugs. We were doubly delighted to read Deborah Arthurs kind words in her article in femail. Riad Cinnamon has such versatile accommodation it has proved itself perfect for groups of all descriptions- wedding partys, family get-aways, […]
Jet2 Marrakech
Low cost airline Jet2 have announced trial flights to Marrakech in spring 2013 Newcastle out to Marrakech on the 19th April returning on the 22nd Leeds Bradford out to Marrakech on the 26th April returning on the 29th We hope this will lead to a regular service. When in Marrakech there is no better place […]
Telecoms Museum
The museum of the phone is an amusing little place, not much publicised to international visitors. It houses an interesting collection of phones demonstrating the progression of telecoms over the 20th century. There are certainly one or two surprises there for youngsters who will enjoy seeing what was considered modern ‘ back in the day’. […]
Gnawi rhythm instrument: Hajhoj Santir or Gumberi
HajHoj is the arabic name for an African instrument that arrived in the north of the continent during the golden age of Morocco in the 15 century. Slavery was common at that time and it was through music that slaves transported from sub saharan Africa retained a link to their own cultures and faiths. A […]
Film Festival
The Marrakech film festival takes place in late November / early December each year. There is often a strong indian flavour with tributes to Hindi cinema. There are usually free screening of films projected on large screens in the main square. The atmosphere in the Marrakech old town is truly magical during the film festival. […]
Marrakech Mint and Herbs
One of the delights of Magical Marrakech is a traditional mint tea which is usually made from seven or more mint and herb varieties. What could be more refreshing as you relax in your Marrakech Riad. The video above shows a young man called Mohamed who takes care of his family mint and herb stall […]