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Come and see us at Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show, London Earls Court, 3 to 6 February 2011
Marrakech Riad will be exhibiting on stand LA13 at Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show. The Venue is the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London Opening hours: Thursday 3rd 10.00 am to 8.30 pm Friday 4th 10.00 am to 5.30 pm Satruday 5th 10.00 am to 5.30pm Sunday 6th 10.00 am to 5.30 pm Reserve […]
Mumsnet Marrakech
The team at Marrakech Riad were delighted when a recent guest put our first review on mumsnet. A whole Riad booking whether with family or with friends is the perfect way to enjoy Marrakech. Our Marrakech Riad Papillon sleeps 11 and our Marrakech Riad Cinnamon sleeps up to 16 in comfort.
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 […]
klik2travel Jemma al Fnaa by night
The third klik2travel Marrakech video features Jemma al Fnaa by night Marrakech Riad offers outstanding accommodation in the City of Marrakech Morocco. Individual suites at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon: Fez | Essaouira | Chefchaouen | Casablanca | Meknes Luxurious en suite rooms at Marrakech Riad Papillion: Bougainvillea | Geranium | Hibiscus | Jasmine | Rose
klik2travel Marrakech Riad Cinnamon
The second klik2travel Marrakech video features our Riad Cinnamon Individual suites at Riad Cinnamon: Fez | Essaouira | Chefchaouen | Casablanca | Meknes
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
No need to bring a Hairdryer! Every guest room in our Marrakech Riads is fully equipped.
We are often asked if we have hair dryers in our Marrakech Riad rooms. The answer is YES!!! Each luxurious room at Riad Papillon and every spacious suite at Riad Cinnamon has a hairdryer for guest use as well satellite tv, a mini fridge, air conditioning and even an ipod docking station. Your stay in […]
Ryanair Bologna Marrakech, twice weekly on Sundays and Thursdays
Bologna to Marrakech is served with a convenient twice weekly Ryanair service on Sundays and Thursday. An ealy start in Italy at 06.30 will get you to the Red City at 09.00 We can arrange to have you met at the airport and whisked away to one of our fabulous Marrakech Riads for a late […]
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 […]
Ryanair Milan Bergamo to Marrakech
Budget airline Ryanair fly twice each week from Milan Bergamo to Marrakech Menara. As at November 2010 the flights are on Saturday and Wednesday. If you are planning an exotic City break there is no better place to stay than our luxury Riads in the heart of the ancient Medina. The perfect base from which […]
Tribute Exhibition to Yves Saint Laurent
The 25th of November 2010 is a red letter day in Marrakech with the opening of a very special tribute Exhibition to the late Yves Saint Laurent. The Exhibition will be held at the incomporable Majorelle gardens which the designer personally intervened to save and ultimately left in Trust to be enjoyed in perpetuity by […]
Marrakech International film festival 3rd to 10th December 2010
The tenth Marrakech International film festival is approaching. From the 3rd to the 10th of December the Red City will host this extravaganza which like so much else has its heart in the Jemma al Fnaa square. Huge screens are erected in the square for the free viewing of festival films. A Luxury Riad in […]
Xmas 2010 availability
Xmas is a magical time of year to visit Morocco. We still have Xmas availability our our luxury Marrakech Riads, Riad Papillon and Riad Cinnamon. Make your reservation today!
Two 2 Timbuktu, Katrina Smith and Margo Dalby guests at Riad Cinnamon as they raise money for MACMILLAN
Intrepid fundraisers Katrina Smith and Margo Dalby will be guests at Riad Cinnamon on Tuesday 12 October. The dedicated pair are travelling 3,500 miles on quad bikes from Alhaurin El Grande Spain to Timbuktu in Mali to raise money for the MACMILLAN cancer charity. We are delighted to be able to provide Katrina and Margo […]
La Maison de la Photographie
La Maison de la Photgraphie is one of the newest and brightest attractions in town. Located just to the east of the Marrakech museum near to the landmark Fondouk restaurant. We have known this charming Riad for five years since it was a private house, in fact it could have become one of our Marrakech […]
Cafe Les Negociants, Guiliez, Marrakech New Town
The newly refurbished Les Negociants is a landmark Cafe on the Avenue Mohammed V in the new town of Guiliez, Marrakech. A perfect spot for people watching, the Cafe is located on a broad boulevard with a Parisian feel. Just around the corner is the famous Al Fassia (ladies from Fez) restaurant run by a […]
Easyjet Geneva to Marrakech
Budget airline Easyjet operate a convenient service from Geneva to Marrakech on three days each week- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Our Marrakech Riads offer the perfect base from which to explore the old town. With Easyjets low fares and our special offers there has never been a better time to visit. Reserve Accommodation today.
Storks, or Bellarj in Marrakech
Storks (their arabic name is Bellarj) occupy a special place in Marrakechi culture. These magnificent birds are a common site both in the air and nesting on the rooftops of ancient buildings and palaces. The Medina of Marrakech is UNESCO world heritage site. Our traditional Riads provide the perfect base from which to explore. Reserve […]