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Diamonds, in the raw are formed by pressure and later augmented by their many facets. An analogy which could be applied to Josephine Baker. The multi faceted life of Josephine reflects the many aspects of her inner strength and determination. Bakers deeds and achievements are immense. Many of these deeds are well known and recorded: […]
Top 5 best selling rooms from Marrakech Riad in 2016
Traditionally, in the last day of the year you either think about the new years resolutions or about the achievements of the year that just passes . So here is a quick top of our top 5 best selling rooms in 2016: 1. It’s no surprise to us that this year, the romantic fez suite at […]
10 things must do and see if you are going to Marrakech for 3 nights
Marrakech has much to offer for everyone. If you plan a relaxed break with your partner or a super-summer family holiday, rest assured that Marrakech will surprise you. The best way to experience Marrakesh hospitality is by staying in a riad, fabulous boutique hotels spread across the Medina. Here are a few tips and tricks […]
How to travel within Marrakech
Fortunately, most travel within Marrakech can be done quite happily on foot. However, there are some journeys that you may prefer to make by other modes of transport- caleche, bicycle, tuktuk or most frequently, taxi. WORDS of TAXI WISDOM: Making journeys by taxi used to be my least favorite experience in Marrakech before I discovered […]
Kaleche Marrakech
Marrakech has everything: shopping, culture, entertainment and so many more. so what if, you can find all these in one place?! yes, it is possible, because it’s Marrakech… At the well known Cafe Arabe you will find a new generation of music, DJ Kaeche, beautiful creations and beautiful ideas in the heart of the Medina. If […]
Le petit Chinois
Le petit chinois, “the little chinese” a new asian restaurant located in the Gueliz, offers a mix of Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese dishes, in a warm and intimate ambiance. Open 7 days a week from 10am till midnight, they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and their great value menu includes salads, curries, noodles, soups, dim […]
Christmas 2016 in Marrakech
We still have some availability at our Marrakech Riads for Christmas 2016. The weather will be around 15 degrees warmer than Northern Europe, but we can still supply a log fire and Santa knows his way! Reserve accommodation today and spend Christmas in one of our 4 luxury boutique hotels each of which has just […]
Marrakech history and culture break
Riad Papillon will be your home for a three night culture break. Just ten minutes walk from the drama and chaos of the Jemaa al Fnaa Square you could hardly believe the oasis of calm provided by the Riad courtyard. Great Value at £199 (Euros 239) per person. Explore the fabulous souks with a personal […]
Pamper break Marrakech
Riad Star is your sanctuary for a three night pamper break. Just ten minutes walk from the drama and chaos of the Jemaa al Fnaa Square you could hardly believe the oasis of calm provided by the Riad courtyard. Great Value at £249 (Euros 299) per person. Even in winter Marrakech enjoys an average of […]
GIRLS WEEKEND
A special break for Mum and daughter, a memorable birthday celebration with friends or a more refined hen party. Whatever the occasion our ‘Girls Weekend’ is the perfect package for groups of between 2 and 28 ladies at the fantastic price of £149 per person (Euros 175). Our Riads have twin and triple bed rooms, all […]
Marrakech the Golfing Paradise.
A golfing holiday in Morocco combines the serious business of golfing on superb courses created by professional golf architects like Robert Trent Jones senior, Gary Player and Jack Niclaus with the varied Moroccan countryside and the charms of the Marrakech Medina. The deep green of the course contrasts with desert sands, forests of oak and […]
The Riad Revolution
It’s difficult now to imagine Marrakech without its boutique riad hotels. The Red city was founded nearly a thousand years ago as the capital of a great Empire. It grew in importance as a trading post until its glamorous heyday in the middle ages when Camel trains crossed the Sahara to reach its Caravanserai and markets. For […]
wines of morocco
A strong Moroccan red wine has always been associated with traditional meaty tangines and other hearty fare . Now however new wines of superior quality produced by new French wine growers who have brought their expertise to reinvigorate the Moroccan wine market with new « cepages ameilatours » varieties of reds,roses,gris and whites. Co director Jacques Poulain […]
Marrakech Atlas Etape Sunday 24 April 2016
The Atlas Etape has become a major international cycling event. Contestants come from England and many European countries as well as many Moroccan riders from Casablanca and Agadir cycling clubs and enthusiasts from all over the country take part as cycling as a sport has come of age in Morocco. It’s a great opportunity to […]
The 6th Marrakech Biennale 24 February – 8 May 2016
The 6th Marrakech Biennale is taking a different turn with significant Moroccan input into the programme. The Executive President is Amine Kabbaj. The honorary President is André Azoulay advisor to His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The Marrakech Biennale founded by Vanessa Branson to address cultural issues throught the medium of artistic expression is now an […]
Mouassine Museum.
The Moussine museum is located on the Derb el Hammam between the Mouassine mosque and the Moussine fountain. The museum is signposted and the narrow derb runs alongside the wall of the mosque and just after the mosque’s massive side door you walk through a narrow archway leading to the Museum. A reception desk at […]
Tin Mel Mosque
Tin Mel mosque is the spiritual Amazigh (Berber) heartland of the Almohads who came out of the desert in the south and were led by the Mahdi Mohamed Ibn Toumert of the Masmoudi tribe who had returned from a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and declared a jihad against the Almoravids whom he considered to be decadent […]
UNESCO celebration, December 2015
Marrakech is holding a major cultural event between 18 and 20 December 2015, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its declaration as a city World Heritage Site . The event is being held in partnership with the Marrakech- Safi region, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, the Wilaya of the […]
The Marrakech International Film Festival 2015.
The star studded 15th International Film Festival of Marrakech took place between the 4-12 December. Francis Ford Coppola the legendary producer of Apocoplypse Now and The Godfather amongst many other classic films was Chairman of the Prize comittee for the Golden Star award and his epic film Godfather 2 by Mario Puzo and staring Robert […]
The Amazigh
The Berbers refer themselves as Imaghzen. Amazigh means (roughly) free men. The term « berber » is said to be based on the Roman term for non Romans « barbarians ». They have been in North Africa for thousands of years predating the Phonecians . Prehistorique rock paintings in the Tassili region in the Hoggar mountains in Algeria show them […]
The Agdal Gardens
The Agdal Gardens comprise around 700 acres of land close to the Royal Palace, and the medina in Marrakech, Morocco. The Agdal Gardens were established directly adjacent to the southern edge of the Médina, and they functioned both as productive orchards and private pleasure gardens for the Caliph. Their name derives from the Berber language […]
Shoe Shine
Ba Ibrahim 66years old is a proud of his profession and and as he said that from those little money that the guests left for him; he supports his family of 7 persons. He has been performing his career more than 20 years, and he considered himself as a legend, due to the omniscient that he got […]
girls weekend morocco
A special break for Mum and daughter, a memorable birthday celebration with friends or a more refined hen party. Whatever the occasion our ‘Girls Weekend’ is the perfect package for groups of between 2 and 17 ladies at the fantastic price of £149 per person (Euros 175). Our Riads have twin and triple bed rooms, […]
Spice tea
The spice tea store, one of the master piece that decorate the square activities in the west side, these stores present one of the traditional kind of tea that is known but it’s chilly and it’s hot. They being busy much during the cold weather, because of the specific treatment that the element of that […]
The Market Mosque
The mosques are usually a restrictive place to perform and learn the worship through the QUORAN (house rituals) that should be led in a good way by the Imam and the Moazine. It is rule seems providing the regular opportunities to acquire knowledge that organize the social affairs chiefly the thing concern about the financial […]
Latitude 31 Restaurant
Without doubt one of our top tips! There are many doors in Marrakech and one cannot imagine what is behind them, however, in Bab doukkala, on el gza arset street at number 186, you will find a peaceful place, with friendly faces and a 21st century menu. Latitude 31 is not a Moroccan restaurant… at […]
Nomad Restaurant
There aren’t many spots in the Medina of Marrakech where you can enjoy a glass of wine with your lunch or dinner. Located in Rahba Kedima, just a few steps away from our Magical Marrakech riads and overlooking the spice Market, Nomad restaurant and bar is a great place to enjoy a tasty twist of […]