Guide to Marrakech
Guide to Marrakech
No handling charge for debit card transactions
Debit card is a convenient way to pay for your Marrakech accommodation. We have a convenient facility to accept most debit cards over the phone. Marrakech Riad make NO HANDLING CHARGE for debit card transactions. for Credit Cards our handling fee is 3% Reserve Accommodation today!
Svenge, Moroccan deep fried donuts
Svenge is a widely available in Marrakech, often served from street food stalls. Rings of dough deep fried in oil, usually sold tied in bunches of five. Svenge is eaten at breakfast or as a snack throughout the day. Our Marrakech Riads offer the perfect base from which to explore the Red City. Reserve Accommodation […]
Coming soon, klik2travel Marrakech
klik2travel publish an excellent online guide to London’s history and heritage. Enjoy free bite-sized travel guides to view online or download and view at you leisure. Coming soon will be klik2travel guides to the best of Marrakech. Our beautifully renovated Riads in the heart of the medina are the perfect base for your Marrakech break. […]
Stade de Marrakech, the new Marrakesh football and multi sports stadium
For many years the principal stadium in Marrakech was the Stade El Harti. The ‘Stade de Marrakech’ was conceived as part of the Moroccan bid for the 2010 football world cup, a tournament which was eventually held in South Africa. With a capacity of 45,000 the impressive new stadium, home to the Marrakech KACM football […]
January 2011, Paris St Germain and Olympique Marseille in Marrakech
The official opening of the new Stade de Marrakech sees a four way friendly football tournament on the the 5th January 2011. Two top French sides, Paris St Germain and Olympique de Marseille will participate as well as KACM of Marrakech and Widad of Casablanca. It is reported that his majesty the King of Morocco […]
Choosing Accommodation in Marrakech
It is not easy choosing from the bewildering array of accommodation on offer in Marrakech. Our Marrakech Riads offer secluded retreats in the heart of the old town Medina, perfect for your City Break or holiday. Reserve accommodation today. Individual suites at Riad Cinnamon: Fez | Essaouira | Chefchaouen | Casablanca | Meknes Luxurious en suite rooms at […]
Digital safes for the Suites at Riad Cinnamon
Each of the five suites at Riad Cinnamon have been installed with a Digitial Safe for our guests convenience. The discrete Safes are tucked away inside the wardrobes. They can be simply and quickly programmed with a personal combination and are a good size (external dimensions 20cm by 20cm by 25cm) with capacity to take […]
The Charm of a Wood Fire in our Marrakech Riad Cinnamon
The first wood fire of the Marrakech winter 2010 was lit at Riad Cinnamon on 12 December. The daytime was 23 degrees with sun, in the evening the temperature dropped to 13 degrees and our guests enjoyed a wood fire in the comfortable living room. Our Marrakech Riads are as comfortable in winter as they […]
Thompson Fly Gatwick to Marrakech
In addition to their established Manchester service Thompson Fly now have a scheduled service between London Gatwick and Marrakech operating on Mondays and Fridays. The Gatwick Marrakech route now has plenty of competition with British Airways shortly to start flying in addition to Thompson, Easyjet and Royal Air Maroc. Our Marrakech Riads are perfect for […]
Imperial Cities, a proud part of Morocco’s rich heritage, inspire suites at our Riad Cinnamon
The Cities of Fez, Meknes, Marrakech and Rabat are known as the Imperial Cities of Morocco. All four have served as Capital Cities of Morocco and indeed substantial Empires beyond. Rabat remains the administrative Capital today although Casablanca is very much the most important City for business. Our Marrakech Riad Cinnamon has two luxurious suites […]
Tadelakt bathroom
Marrakech Riad are exceptionally proud to have contributed to keeping alive a number of ancient crafts through the renovation of our traditional Riads into boutique hotels. Delicate plasterwork, Zelige tilework, hand carved woodwork and tadelakt bathrooms are all examples of this. Tadelakt is a traditional Moroccan lime plaster traditionally used in Hamman’s and bathrooms. Originally […]
Escape the big freeze with a bargain break to Marrakech
Winter has come early to Northern Europe with the current cold spell the harshest weather in November since the early 1990’s. What better time to to escape the big freeze with a bargain break three hours flight south to Marrakech in North Africa. There are a wide variety of flight options including budget airlines Ryanair […]
Royal Wedding invites an extended holiday for sun starved Brits
Prince William and Kate Middleton will tie the knot on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey. The UK government under David Cameron have decided to make the day a bank holiday. This means that the UK will have four bank holidays in just over two weeks: Good Friday April 22nd; Easter Monday April 24th; Royal […]
Ryanair Dusseldorf Weeze to Marrakech, three times each week
Ryanair operate a convenient service between Dusseldorf Weeze in Nordrhien Westfalen Germany and Marrakech, Morocco. Return flights operate on three days each week, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The scheduled arrival time in Marrakech of 17.45 is perfect for our Marrakech Riad team to arrange to have you collected at the airport and brought to one […]
Spicy tea in Jemaa al Fnaa, Marrakech
On the South side of the Jemma al Fnaa square between the night time food stalls and the crowded open space packed with performers is a row of spicy tea vendors. Each offers his own brew with exotic ingredients like Ginseng, Cardamon, Star Anis, Lemon Balm and Fenugrek. The competing recipes are proudly displayed, very […]
Bureau de change, Marrakech airport
Facilities are rapidly improving at the newly refurbished Marrakech Menara airport. Recently opened is a convenient Bureau de Change in the baggage collection area. This facility is especially useful since Moroccan currency cannot be purchased outside of the country. It can take a little while for hold luggage to come through in Marrakech so this […]
Accommodation in the Marrakech Medina
We never forget that our guests have a choice of places to stay. If you are traveling to Marrakech, why not experience the old town medina first hand in one of our boutique riad hotels? Individual suites at Riad Cinnamon: Fez | Essaouira | Chefchaouen | Casablanca | Meknes Luxurious en suite rooms at Riad Papillion: Bougainvillea | Geranium […]