Guide to the Hammam Experience in Morocco
Morocco, one of my favourite travel destinations, is fast becoming a popular trip for weekends and longer. A country with a hugely varied topography and… Read More »Guide to the Hammam Experience in Morocco
Marrakech
Scrubbed Down, Lubed up and Hosed Off at Hammam Ziani Marrakech
Getting seriously clean at a traditional Moroccan hammam! My experiences at Hammam Ziani in Marrakech: the good, the bad, and the plain weird!
Review: Sofitel Marrakech
After I first visited Marrakech in March last year, I did a post about the three main options when it comes to hotels in the… Read More »Review: Sofitel Marrakech
Morocco – Day Ten – Final Day and revisiting Marrakech
For our final day in Morocco, we took a taxi into Marrakech from our hotel in the La Palmerie (around Dh180) to revisit the city… Read More »Morocco – Day Ten – Final Day and revisiting Marrakech
Hammam at the Ryad Mogador Menara
My first ever hammam experience, at the gorgeous Ryad Mogador Menara…
Staying in Morocco – Riad vs Hotel
Where to stay in Morocco? I outline the differences between riads and hotels…
Day Four – Ali Ben Youssef Medersa, re-visiting the souqs, and Jardins Harti
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
Day Two – Jardins Majorelle, l’Ensemble Artisanal, Cyber Park, and Dinner at Djemma El Fna
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
Spellbound at Les Jardins Majorelle in Marrakech
Briight colours, tropical plants and bold blues await at the stunning Jardins Majorelle in Marrakech – don’t miss them…
Getting Lost in Marrakech: Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace
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
Exploring the Souqs and Djemma El Fna in Marrakech
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
Arriving in Marrakech
Pink, dusty, and loud. That’s how I’d summarise Marrakech, a city that bewitched and exasperated me in equal measure. It was beautiful, it was chaotic,… Read More »Arriving in Marrakech