Other tourist information

At Marrakech Riad we pride ourselves on offering our guests as much support and information as they require to help them to plan their perfect stay in our beautiful Medina accommodation.some basic information for tourists visiting Marrakech, Morocco is on offer here for our guests.

Prickly pear, cactus fruit, in season in marrakech

Cactus fruits also known as prickly pears are in season in Marrakech in the late summer.  In the countryside cactuses are plentiful, sometimes planted as hedging plants around farms, at this time of year all over the old town street sellers are offering juicy cactus fruits peeled on the spot and ready to eat.  The usual […]

Budget airline Easyjet operate a convenient service from Geneva to Marrakech on three days each week- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Our Marrakech Riads offer the perfect base from which to explore the old town. With Easyjets low fares and our special offers there has never been a better time to visit. Reserve Accommodation today.

Marrakech Art Fair, 8 to 11 October 2010

The 2010 Marrakech Contemporary Art Fair takes places at the es Saadi palace over four days from the 8th to the 11th of October.   Our Marrakech Riads provide the perfect base from which to visit the fair and to explore Marrakech. Make your reservation today!

We still have availability at both our Marrakech Riads for Xmas 2010.  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 xmas in one of our intimate boutique hotels each of which has only five […]

As of September 2010 Ryanair were operating a convenient service from Barcelona to Marrakech five days a week. On Monday, Thursday and Saturday they use Barcelona Girona airport and on Sunday and Wednesday they use Reus. On arrival in the Red City what could be better than to be met by our taxi and escorted to […]

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Free Wifi is available to guests in our Marrakech Riads.  Ask for the password to our secure network on arrival at the hotel. The ground floor patio area near the pool is the best place for reception.  The Riads are ancient buildings in the Marrakech Medina with walls more than one metre thick so reception can […]

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 […]

Marrakech Riad are able to take payments by credit card over the phone from our reservations office. There is a a 3% charge for this facility. Booking your perfect Marrakech accommodation has never been so convenient. Make contact today!

The place to stay in Marrakech is inside the ancient City Walls in the Old Town or ‘Medina. The network of ancient streets dates back a thousand years and contains the largest Traditional Market or ‘Souk’ in Morocco as well as the world famous Jemma al Fna Square. Our luxurious Marrakech Riads are located in the heart […]

Ryanair fly from Brussels Charleroi to Marrakech a fantastic three times a week each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Your flight will land just before five in the afternoon in perfect time to be met by one of our drivers and whisked away to a magnificent Riad in the Medina where dinner will be waiting for […]

Chez Ali

Chez Ali is a long established attraction in the Palmeraie district of Marrakech.  Visitors are treated to dinner in a moroccan tent while being entertained by minstrels and dancers representing the regions of Morocco, this is followed by a circus style show in a large central arena including displays of horsemanship, gunfire and sometimes fireworks. […]

Canvass to provide shade in the courtyard at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon

The patio at Riad Cinnamon has newly installed canvass awnings to provide extra shade in the courtyard. This simple and stylish design neatly folds back at night allowing cooling air to descend into the Riad. Our traditional Riads in the Medina offer the perfect base from which to explore Marrakech. All our rooms are fully air […]

Harira Soup, forms part of the traditional Ramadan Ftour

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 […]

Frankfurt-Hahn is connected to Marrakech with a fantastic three flights each week by budget airline Ryanair.  Operating on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday visitors land in Marrakech at 8.40 in the morning.  We can arrange to have you met at the airport and whisked away to one of our Marrakech Riads for a late breakfast. A […]

Visit www.marrakech-riad.co.uk from your iphone, blackberry or android device and you will be connected to our convenient mobile site.  Consult our Marrakech travel guide, restaurant guide or FAQ at the time that suites you. Check out or latest offers, browse superb Marrakech accommodation and make your reservation on the move!

Childrens play area, Marrakech

Located on the Casablanca road out of Marrakech in the Commercial and shopping complex that includes the Marjane hypermarket there is a double height childrens play area and ball pond that is as impressive as anything we have seen in Europe. Usually open all day and into the early evening. If you are planning a […]

Terracota pots 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!

Pharmacie de la Place, Jemaa al Fnaa, Marrakech-1

Pharmacists in Morocco can dispense many drugs, for example antibiotics, that would require a prescription in Europe. The Pharmacie de la place is conveniently located overlooking the main Jemaa al Fnaa square and has exceptionally helpful staff. There are many other chemists in both the medina and the new town. Your Riad staff will be pleased […]

Sunloungers on the roof terrace at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon

We are very proud of the new sunloungers on the roof terrace at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon.  Stylish Elegant and above all comfortable they are individually handcrafted by Moroccan blacksmiths. Our Marrakech Riads are the perfect base from which to explore the Medina of Marrakech, and the perfect place to relax! Reserve accommodation today.

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 […]

Our Marrakech travel guide now has 100 pages of tourist information providing a free resource to visitors to Marrakech, whether or not they are staying in our fantastic boutique Riad hotels. Learn about the history and culture of this ancient city. Read Lucie’s guide to haggling in the Marrakech Souks. Discover the attractions of the […]

Ryanair now fly from Alicante to Marrakech, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The flight time is less than one hour and like most Ryanair routes there are some fantastic bargains to be had booking ahead. The Medina of Marrakech is only a fifteen minute taxi ride from the airport. We can organise airport collection and […]

Drying leather in the place Kissaria, Marrakech

The Baroudiyine district is one of the most historic in the City of Marrakech. it contains the Almoravid Kouba which is the oldest surviving structure in the Medina in as well the Ben Youssef Mosque with its famous Medersa, not to mention the Marrakech Museum. These world class attractions not withstanding the real charm of […]

Arabian Nights! Beautiful handmade lamp on the stairs at Riad Cinnamon

Riad Cinnamon has a very special atmosphere, straight out of  the thousand and one ‘Arabian Nights’. We have paid special attention to lighting with features like these hand made lamps to illuminate the stairs. Our Morrocan Riads offer the pefect base for your Marrakech break. Reserve accommodation today.

Fez metalwork lamp

This intricate lamp is hanging in the Essaouira Suite at Riad Cinnamon in Marrakech. It’s fine metalwork is typical of the Fez region in Morocco.  

Kafe Korner, Marrakech

Much of what is now the Kingdom of Morocco (‘Maroc’) was a French protectorate from 1912 to 1956. The French influence remains very strong and it was the French who started the current wave of gentrification in the Red City. Tradional Marrakech Riads lend themselves beautifully to conversion to boutique hotels like our new Riad […]

Moroccan mint tea

Fresh herbs are staples in Marrakech. ‘mint tea’ often contains at least six different fresh herbs and generous quantities of these fresh ingredients form the basis of much moroccan cuisine. Street vendors are very often selling the produce of their own smallholdings. They arrive in the city in the mid morning and set up simple […]