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Gnawa musicians in the Jemma el Fnaa
Gnaws are a group of musicians that descend from the dark-skinned slaves brotherhood from Ghana, Guinea and Mali several centuries ago. The Gnawa can be seen in Marrakesh and Essouira. Every year especially in May the town of Essaouira hosts a festival of Gnawa and world music. Here is a video about Gnawa in the […]
New direct Route from Moscow to Casablanca
S7 Airlines ( a Russian Airline) has announced the launch of sales for direct flights from Moscow to Casablanca from April 30th 2021. the flights will be operated on Weekly on Sundays. The flight time is under 6 hrs. Departure from Domodedovo airport is at 12:10 p.m., arrival at Casablanca airport is at 03:20 p.m. local time. The return flight departs at 05:20 p.m. […]
30000th free meal served by the Henna Cafe
On Friday we served our 30,000th meal working with the Marrakechi people to ensure that 150 of the most needy people can have a nutritious meal. We were delighted that Vanessa Branson of El Fenn joined with friends, staff and volunteers at the Henna Cafe to serve the 30,000th meal in person. Vanessa is well […]
Doris Day, Marrakech
Hollywood Great Doris Day passed away in May 2019 at the age of 97. One of her best known movies, The Man Who Knew Too Much was filmed in 1956 with Marrakech as one of the main locations. Co Starring James Stewart and Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the film included the immortal song QUE SERA […]
COOKBOOK
Our new Marrakech Riad Cookbook brings our signature welcoming Moroccan hospitality and delicious, wholesome cuisine to the kitchens of home cooks everywhere. Representing a selection of favourite, home-cooked dishes regularly enjoyed by guests at our riads and taught in the Marrakech Riad cookery school, this book invites readers to relish recipes passed down through generations […]
RALLY MARRAKECH SAHARA
Looking for adventure in 2019? We are delighted to recommend the Rally Marrakech Sahara, a fun and adventurous way to explore Morocco and raise money for the charities supported by the British Moroccan Society. This is surely the friendliest rally in Morocco. Six days away from Marrakech with four off road in the Sahara, it’s […]
WHITE OWL RETREAT
Come and join us on our magical journey to the elegant Riad Star, located in the beautiful World Heritage city of Marrakech. Our carefully created retreat will allow you to deeply relax, have fun and learn about living mindfully over four rejuvenating nights in the heart of Marrakech. Attached to the old Pasha’s palace which […]
Tangia
Tagine is the dish that most often comes in mind when traveling to Morocco, but all locals in Marrakech recommend foreigners try a Tangia. Tangia a dish that is specific to Marrakech. You can’t find it outside of the city. The Tangia itself is a clay pot that is loaded up with ingredients, taken to […]
Donkeys of Marrakech
As you walk the streets of Marrakech, you won’t just find humans working, but donkeys, too. Donkeys are essential to the Marrakshi work force, especially in the Old Town. The streets of the Medina are so narrow, that oftentimes workers at building sites are unable to transport their materials with anything other than a donkey-drawn […]
Marrakech’s Secret Wholesale Clay Market
If you like clay pots, tagines, lamps or anything else to do with handmade clay items from Morocco, you should visit Souk Rabeaa, not far from the famous Marrakech tannery and Souk Khamis. The displays throughout the shop are laden with every clay and ceramic ware imaginable. The space used to be a vegetable market, […]
Tagine
The tagine is by far the most popular cooking item in Morocco. No matter where you are in the country, you will find one in the kitchen. The word “tagine” specifically refers to a clay pot with a cone-shaped lid that slowly cooks meats and vegetables until they are moist and oh so tender. After […]
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 […]
Hidden Mosaics
What’s incredible about Morocco (that perhaps people don’t realize) is that the stunning mosaics and expertly carved wall accents you find in many Riads aren’t just reserved for upper-class homes or tourist-y hotels. These incredibly detailed artworks cover the surfaces of everyday homes that people have lived in for millennia. Most homes, which look humble […]
Cats are Everywhere in Marrakech
Cats are all over the place in Marrakech. You’ll find them relaxing in the streets, playing with one another by shop entrances, and even coming up to you for some cuddles! The whole city is their stomping ground. Cats are in cafes, restaurants, and, sometimes, we are pleasantly surprised to find a furry feline friend […]
Black Olives
Every home in Morocco always has two ingredients on hand: olive oil and olives. These products are essential to Moroccan cuisine and culture. At breakfast, traditional breads and pancakes are dipped in olive oil to start the day; at lunch, olives are presented as an appetizer; at supper, coffee and mint tea are served alongside […]
Medina Bikes
Medina Bikes Marrakech is a project which launched in response to discussions during Cop 22 environmental festival (Conference Of The Parties 22nd Edition) in 2016. This bike-sharing system was launched in partnership with the Ministry for the Environment of the Kingdom of Morocco. Tourists,visitors and residents are encouraged to explore Marrakech by bicycle. This concept […]
The National Human Development Incentive
As you pass through the ancient medina, with your senses being overwhelmed by sounds, smells and colour, you might miss a few small details. A detail which is particularly worthy of noting, are the small signs which are dotted around the walls of various attractions or industrial areas which read “Initiative Nationale pour le Developpement Humain”. […]
The ancient art of Hammam and it’s continued practice…
If you know Morocco, then you will likely be familiar with the ritual of the hammam. If you are not familiar with the word, then in essence it is a combined sauna and bath house. Hammam is an arabic word that roughly translates to “public bath place”. In Marrakech, you are spoiled for choice in […]
Artisans give old tyres new life.
There’s no denying that Morocco is a well known destination for unwanted European tyres. The Moroccan customs are taking control of this situation, and just last year at the border they seized a heavy good vehicle carrying in excess of 2,500 used tyres. It is essential that the European tyre management schemes and companies which […]
L’ addresse Restaurant
Elegant and inexpensive Café-Restaurant on the main boulevard Mohamed V in the new town of Guiliez. Enjoy a healthy salad or smoothie, or explore the sandwiches and burgers all made fresh on the premises. Off the tourist trail. Here you will rub shoulders with expats and fashionable young locals.
UNESCO celebration, December 2015
Marrakech is holding a major cultural event between 18 and 20 December 2015, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its declaration as a city World Heritage Site . The event is being held in partnership with the Marrakech- Safi region, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, the Wilaya of the […]
The Marrakech International Film Festival 2015.
The star studded 15th International Film Festival of Marrakech took place between the 4-12 December. Francis Ford Coppola the legendary producer of Apocoplypse Now and The Godfather amongst many other classic films was Chairman of the Prize comittee for the Golden Star award and his epic film Godfather 2 by Mario Puzo and staring Robert […]
The Amazigh
The Berbers refer themselves as Imaghzen. Amazigh means (roughly) free men. The term « berber » is said to be based on the Roman term for non Romans « barbarians ». They have been in North Africa for thousands of years predating the Phonecians . Prehistorique rock paintings in the Tassili region in the Hoggar mountains in Algeria show them […]
girls weekend morocco
A special break for Mum and daughter, a memorable birthday celebration with friends or a more refined hen party. Whatever the occasion our ‘Girls Weekend’ is the perfect package for groups of between 2 and 17 ladies at the fantastic price of £149 per person (Euros 175). Our Riads have twin and triple bed rooms, […]
The Market Mosque
The mosques are usually a restrictive place to perform and learn the worship through the QUORAN (house rituals) that should be led in a good way by the Imam and the Moazine. It is rule seems providing the regular opportunities to acquire knowledge that organize the social affairs chiefly the thing concern about the financial […]
Cabaret comes to Josephine Baker’s Home for Marrakech Fundraiser
A breast cancer survivor and belly-dance teacher from Chiswick in London, Yvette Cowles is set to take her one woman show Sequins on my Balcony to Riad Star – the Marrakech residence of Jazz superstar and banana dance originator, Josephine Baker – for a one-off charity performance on Friday 16 January 2015. A soloist with Johara Dance Company […]