The New Town of Guiliez
The New Town of Guiliez
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. During the French protectorate of Morocco areas were developed outside the original city walls. These areas echo Paris, with wide boulevards and cafe culture, splendid water fountains and gardens. Here are some of the highlights of the new town of Guiliez in Marrakech
Majorelle Gardens
Most people who have an interest in visiting Marrakech have heard of the Majorelle Gardens. The sprawling expanse of plants from all over the world, the Majorelle blue accent walls, and the Yves Saint Laurent museum garner hundreds of thousands of visitors per year. A lesser known (and much cheaper) element of the space is […]
Patron de la Mer Restaurant
Located near to to the el Harti stadium and the Marrakech tennis club in the new town. Great views from the roof-top bar which is perfect for an aperitif. Spanish owned restaurant with fine dining menu (mainly seafood) at European prices. The signature dish of paella with lobster is absolutely outstanding, could this be the […]
Marrakech Express – Take The Train Directly To Casablanca & Fes.
Morocco is a vast & complex country, and yet it is highly unlikely that you will ever find yourself unable to negotiate travelling between one city and another. Despite expansive areas of empty desert plains, scarcely populated farming districts and technology-free mountainous ridges; from every main city there are an abundance of transport options which […]
MACAAL Museum of Contemporary African Art Al Maaden
There’s a new gallery in town. It promises to be a non-profit, independent museum dedicated to showcasing contemporary African art through a variety of mediums, which all touch upon topics that are prominent to the political dialogue within the continent of Africa. “To familiarize, to transmit, to make discover, to make love art, to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
David Bloch Gallery, Gueliz
Marrakech’s new town, Gueliz, is home to some of Morocco’s best fine art schools and cutting-edge galleries. Hidden down a leafy road, facing Marrakech’s new Carre Eden Shopping Plaza, the David Bloch Gallery is perhaps one of the best examples of Marrakech’s rising contemporary art scene. In the style of a New York loft, the […]
Café Du Livre
The Café du Livre is the perfect venue for a quick coffee, a refreshing alcoholic beverage, a light bite or a hearty dinner. By day, Café du Livre is a wonderful place to hang out and relax. To the rear of the café there is an especially comfortable seating area opposite shelves loaded with some […]
Carré Eden Centre: shopping, supermarkets and Starbucks in the heart of Gueliz
Located on Rue Tariq Bnou Ziad in the heart of Gueliz, Marrakech’s New town, the Carré Eden Centre contains 80 shopping units selling a range of products and services from clothes to electrical appliances, from the American Coffee chain Starbucks to the French Supermarket Carrefour. The building, designed by Karim El Achak, provides a sleek, […]
The Saint Martyrs Church (L’Eglise des Saints Martyrs)
Nestled in the heart of Gueliz you can find the first Church to be built in Marrakech, The Saint Martyrs Church (L’Eglise des Saints Martyrs). As seen in the photo above, The Saint Martyrs Church is located opposite an equally stunning Mosque on Rue el Iman Ali . The face to face, almost symmetrical configuration […]
The El-Harti Gardens (Jardins El-Harti)
Situated in the heart of Gueliz, the El-Harti Gardens have everything to offer. As one of Marrakech’s larger new gardens, it is possible to find playgrounds for children and sports areas for everyones enjoyment. However, what is perhaps most about El-Harti is the diverse range of plants and flowers it houses; alongside the the […]
The Royal Theatre
Inaugurated on 19th of September 2001 by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Théâtre Royal de Marrakech has worked to secure the red city’s reputation as one of the major artistic and cultural focal points of the world. Inside it’s impressive 1200-seat open-air theatre and 800-seat opera house, the theatre hosts a variety of […]
Birkemeyer
The Birkemeyer gallery is the leading designer store for both international fashion and Moroccan leather goods. Located in the new town of Guiliez.
L’avenue restaurant Marrakech
Destination restaurant in the new town of Guiliez. Serves both Moroccan and European food. Distinctive decor, a favourite among expats in the know. Magical atmosphere on busy evenings often featuring a pianist and Jazz singer.
Telecoms Museum
The museum of the phone is an amusing little place, not much publicised to international visitors. It houses an interesting collection of phones demonstrating the progression of telecoms over the 20th century. There are certainly one or two surprises there for youngsters who will enjoy seeing what was considered modern ‘ back in the day’. […]
Taverne restaurant
The Taverne is a great value modest restaurant set around a pretty little garden. It is located opposite the well known Rennaisance hotel in the centre of the Marrakech New Town of Guiliez. Simple fare including a variety of salads and grills, wine and beer is also on the menu.
L’ultimo Bacio, Italian
L’ultimo Bacio is a newly opened Italian restaurant in the Marrakech new town of Guiliez. It has a good claim to be the best Italian in Marrakech (we also like Amaia which has similarly excellent food in simpler surroundings). A decent and varied Italian menu with good sevice. The fresh pasta is a particular treat. […]
Berber Museum
The newly refurbished Berber museum is a fantastic resource cataloguing the essentials of domestic life, clothing and jewellery with all regions of Morocco represented. The exhibits are beautifully displayed and lit and have rightly received rave reviews. Many thanks to Sarah Corbett for the image above. Sarah is a renowned specialist in Berber Silver and […]
Elite Cafe, Guiliez
The Elite is a landmark Cafe on the Avenue Mohamed V in the new town of Guiliez not far from Marrakech Plaza. A pleasant and dependable Cafe serving a basic breakfast and lunchtime standards like sandwiches and ice creams, the service is particularly good. You will enjoy the air conditioned interior in summer and the […]
