Guide to Marrakech
Guide to Marrakech
Donkey and cart
The donkey and cart is a common sight in the medina of Marrakech where the streets are too narrow for truck and vans. These docile and dependable creatures, known as ‘brill’ in arabic are essential to everyday life. A Riad hotel in the Medina is the perfect base from which to explore and experience this […]
Behind the scenes in the Lamp Makers Souk
Abdel Monaim works in partnership with a childhood friend. They learned their craft together as young men and now share a workshop in the Souk Belaarif in the Central Medina near to Riad Cinnamon and Riad Star. A Riad in Marrakech is the perfect base from which to explore the historic Medina. Make your reservation […]
New Riad Cinnamon gallery website launched
Marrakech Riad are pleased to announce the launch of the new Riad Cinnamon Gallery Website This site allows quick and convenient browsing of great images of our elegant Riad Cinnamon.
Gnawi Entertainer in the Jemma al Fnaa
The world famous Jemma al Fna square is packed with Entertainers. Acrobats, snake charmers, storytellers musicians and a host of other performers all compete for attention and each individual has a personal story to tell. Abdelkhalk is from the dessert, he is wearing traditional costume and visibly enjoys sharing traditional gnawa music. Check out the […]
Flashpacking, in the ‘Capital City’ of the hippie trail
Flashpacking is the latest craze for affluent independent travellers, posh backpacking for the internet age. What better location for the flashpacker than Marrakech the ‘Capital City’ of the hippie trail, and what better flashpacking accommodation than a luxury Riad hotel in the heart of the ancient Medina. Todays super hippies have come a long way […]
Footwear suitable for Marrakech
We adore Marrakech, the old town has beautiful Boutique hotels, a host of restaurants and so many stylish shops that it is sometimes easy to forget that Morocco is a developing country. When packing for Marrakech it is important to choose the right footwear for walking in the Medina. Lovers of stillettos and espadrilles be warned! […]
Riad Marrakech Medina
The old town of Marrakech is known as the Medina, set inside an ancient city wall and in many ways little changed since the middle ages. The perfect place for your Marrakech medina stay is a restored Riad hotel, constructed around a courtyard garden. Individual suites at Riad Cinnamon: Fez | Essaouira | Chefchaouen | Casablanca | Meknes […]
Marrakech Riad with pool
Moroccan summer days can be extremely hot. The dipping pools in our Marrakech Riads are perfect for cooling off. We also have air conditioning in all rooms. Riad Cinnamon even has a second dipping pool on the spacious roof terrace. Check out our Marrakech accommodation before making your reservation: There are five individual suites at […]
An afternoon walk through the lively Marrakech Souks
The Marrakech Souks contain an astonishing variety of life. Just a 15 minute walk though the Souks near to Riad Papillon and Riad Cinnamon in the central medina gives a window onto an ancient culture. Start in a Caravanserai ( a camel motel!) recently restored using UNESCO funding (Marrakech is a UNESCO world heritage site), […]
A stroll through Marrakech at dawn, from Riad Cinnamon to the Jemma al Fna square
What better place to wake before dawn than the ancient City of Marrakech. The gallery below traces an early morning stroll, waking in our luxury Riad Cinnamon, taking a hot shower in the Casablanca suite, moving swiftly up to the roof terrace to catch the sunrise behind the Ben Yussef mosque and the Atlas Mountains […]
Chicken Tagine with preserved lemon and olives
Some would argue that Chicken Tagine is the Moroccan National dish (though others would say cous cous!). It is certainly a Moroccan classic. If you want to experience the REAL Morocco stay in our Riad Marrakech Luxury Accommodation. What better way to sample the delights of this ancient culture and share a warm moroccan welcome. […]
Images of the Marrakech Souks
The Marrakech Souks are endlessly entertaining. Take a stroll through the ancient medina with our friend Paul, just minutes from your Marrakech Riad The streets of Marrakech are a scene of constant change and motion. Browse our Marrakech accommodation before making your reservation. Individual suites at Riad Cinnamon: Fez | Essaouira | Chefchaouen | Casablanca | Meknes Luxurious […]
Greengrocer on the Rue Mouassine, Medina Marrakech
Fresh vegetables are a staple food in Marrakech. It is common to see farmers selling produce in the narrow streets of the medina, there are also specialist greengrocers like this one on the Rue Mouassine on the way to the Jemma al Fnaa Square from our Marrakech Riads. There is nothing to compare to a […]
The Moroccan National Flag is often flown in the Medina of Marrakech
The Moroccan National Flag is proudly flown in the medina of Marrakech on secular and religious holidays. Stay in a traditional Marrakech Riad and experience the historic medina.
Fez style Zellig tile work
Craftsmen from the Imperial City of Fez, Morocco are known for their intricate tile work. This magnificent example is behind a fountain in the old town of Marrakech. Stay in one of our Riad boutique hotels and experience the Red City at First hand. Make contact today to reserve accommodation.
Dar El Bashah at dusk
Dusk at the end of a long hot day, just around the corner from Riad Papillon in the fashionable Dar El Bashah district of Marrakech, Morocco. Both our Marrakech Riads are located in the heart of the old town medina, come and experience this ancient culture and the warmth of our Marrakech welcome.
Tanjia, a special dish unique to Marrakech
Many visitors to Morocco are familiar with Tagine, the classic slow cooked Moroccan meal prepared in a cone shaped clay pot of the same name. The ancient City of Marrakech has a signature slow cooked dish which is even more special, the TANJIA. The Tanjia dish is shaped like a greek urn, it is perfectly […]