The Marrakech Medina
The Marrakech Medina
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. The ancient walled city at the heart of Marrakech is a labyrinthine adventure, filled with the daily activities of the inhabitants of this marvellous place, some moments truly seem frozen in time! Here you will find details of some of the great places within those fabled walls of this celebrated red city.
Firewood wholesaler in Marrakech
The wood wholesaler is a very important figure in Marrakech. There are several specialist ‘wood men’ located near to the City walls supplying wood which will be burned in traditional Hammans and bakeries as well as Riads and pivate homes. Wood is sold by weight, measured on the scale by the entrance, and usually delivered […]
Shrine of Sidi Abdelaziz, one of the seven ‘saints’ of Marrakech
The shrine of Sidi Abdelaziz, one of the seven holy men or saints of Marrakech, is located at the top of the Rue Mouassine at it’s junction with the Rue Riad Larrouss close to Riad Cinnamon. In common with most mosques and religious sites in Morocco access is forbidden to non muslims, however the shrine […]
The Dyers Souk, Marrakech Medina
The Marrakech Dyers Souk is located in the central medina just a few minutes walk from our Marrakech Riads. Traditional natural dyes are prepared by hand each day by skilled craftsmen using ancient techniques handed down through the generations.The souk is bright and colourful as the hot Marrakech sun drys freshly dyed yarn hanging overhead. […]
Root vegetables in the Marrakech street market.
It is comforting to see the irregular shapes and varied skin colours of the assortment of organic potatoes on offer in the Marrakech street market. Our Marrakech Riad cook will hand select only the best ingredients for the daily menu at our boutique hotels. It is not by co incidence that many guests report they […]
Daily auction of Berber Carpets, Rabha Kedima, Marrakech
Each afternoon, after the third prayer (about 3.30pm) the daily auction of Berber Carpets takes place in the main Carpet Souk just of the Rahba Kedima square. Continuing a centuries old tradition this is a wholesale market with the sale conducted quickly and decisively in arabic and berber tongues. A Riad in the historic old […]
Fresh organic peas in the Marrakech street Market
We are regularly told that guests enjoyed the food in our boutique Riad hotels as much as anything they tried in Morocco. Our kitchens shop each day for fresh ingredients in the Marrakech markets and it is these fresh, usually organic, ingredients that underpin our successful dinner and banquet menus. Reserve accommodation today! Individual suites […]
Winter prickly pear
The Prickly pears for sale in the street markets of Marrakech are ten times sweeter in the winter, and ten times more expensive! Our boutique hotels in the heart of the ancient city are the perfect base from which to go out and enjoy Marrakech. Reserve accommodation today!
The Ben Yussef bakery, supplies Riad Cinnamon with fresh bread daily
The local bakery is a Marrakech institution, traditional homes do not have ovens so bread, cakes and anything else that requires baking are taken to the baker to be cooked in his wood fired oven. The bread for Marakech Riad Cinnamon is baked at the nearby Ben Yussef bakery. Finished loaves are kept on racks […]
Farnatchi traditional ovens warming the Marrakech Hammans
Traditional Hammans in Marrakech are heated by traditional ovens known as Farnatchi, throughout the day the Farnatchi burns at a ferocious temperature heating pipes transporting hot water and steam to the Hamman. In charge of the Farnatchi at the Hamman local to Riad Cinnamon is Gnawa who is also a talented musician Stay in one […]
Chrob ou Chouf fountain, Marrakech
The Chrob ou Chouf fountain is located in the Central Medina near to the Marrakech Museum and our Marrakech Riad Cinnamon. Built under the Saadian dynasty around 1600 the arabic name translates literally as ‘Drink and Look’. As Marrakech expanded fountains provided essential drinking water for new neighbourhoods transported via a complex system of underground […]
Live snails for sale in the market in Marrakech
Live snails are a common site in the markets in Marrakech. These were photographed in the Rahba Kedima square in January 2011 Our Marrakech Riads are the perfect base to explore the sights and sounds of the colourful old town Medina. Make your reservation today!
Complimentary Cinnamon Tea at Riad Cinnamon
Guests at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon have enjoyed unlimited mint tea since we opened last year. We are delighted that we are now able to offer complimentary Cinnamon tea. Our Marrakech Riads are the perfect base for your Morocco break or holiday. Don’t delay, make your reservation today! There are five individual suites at Riad Cinnamon: Fez | Essaouira […]
Bjoern Loeden, Norwegian Photographer, guest at Riad Papillon
We have had the pleasure of welcoming many guests from Norway. In the best Marrakech tradition those who arrive as guests usually leave as friends. Marrakech Riad are grateful to our friend Bjorn Loeden, a gifted photographer, for kindly allowing us to show a selection of his images of the Red City, we hope you […]
First klik2travel Marrakech video, Jemma al Fna
What could be a more appropriate subject for the first Klik2travel Marrakech video than the incomparable Jemma al Fnaa square Our Marrakech Riads offer the perfect base from which to explore the ancient Medina Individual suites at Riad Cinnamon: Fez | Essaouira | Chefchaouen | Casablanca | Meknes Luxurious en suite rooms at Riad Papillion: Bougainvillea | Geranium | Hibiscus […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vegetarian accommodation in Marrakech
Lucie Wood one of the owners of Marrakech Riad is vegetarian. In fact she is a third generation vegetarian following both her mother and grandmother. If you are visiting Marrakech stay in one of our Magical Riads, Riad Papillon and Riad Cinnamon in the heart of the ancient Medina. You can be sure that you […]
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 […]