Staying in Morocco – Riad vs Hotel
Where to stay in Morocco? I outline the differences between riads and hotels…
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Where to stay in Morocco? I outline the differences between riads and hotels…
Our last day in Marrakech was cooler and a little overcast, which was welcome as we were still feeling a little overheated from the day… Read More »Day Four – Ali Ben Youssef Medersa, re-visiting the souqs, and Jardins Harti
I wrote about the Ouzoud Falls, or Cascades d’Ouzoud, in my last post, but as they are just so pretty I thought I’d include a… Read More »Cascades d’Ouzoud
When it comes to getting out of Marrakech, there are a host of excursions and day trips to choose from. Morocco is an enormous country… Read More »Day Three – Cascades d’Ouzoud
We decided to take the second day easy, after the stress of the day before. After a late breakfast we walked to the Nouvelle Ville… Read More »Day Two – Jardins Majorelle, l’Ensemble Artisanal, Cyber Park, and Dinner at Djemma El Fna
When the pink and terracotta walls of the red city start to overheat your senses, visit the Majorelle Gardens to reinvigorate yourself. With its cooling… Read More »Les Jardins Majorelle
In general, the first afternoon wasn’t our best in Morocco. After an incredible morning of discovery we wanted to keep going, and packed so much… Read More »Getting Lost in Marrakech: Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace
Lately I’ve been missing Moroccan breakfasts, which are essentially my perfect meal. On the first morning, we sat at mosaic-tiled patio furniture in the peaceful courtyard… Read More »Exploring the Souqs and Djemma El Fna in Marrakech
Pink, dusty, and loud. That’s how I’d summarise Marrakech, a city which bewitched and exasperated me in equal measure. It was beautiful, it was chaotic,… Read More »Arriving in Marrakech