5 alternative activities in Marrakech
A hive of activity year round, Marrakech fizzes along with its varied menu of delights to tourists from the world over. As we have covered a number of these in previous posts we thought it would be...
View ArticleFive must-see architectural gems of Marrakech
Founded in the 11th century, Marrakech is a city steeped in history, as evidenced by several of its most famous monuments and buildings. Here are five examples of Moroccan architecture in Marrakech...
View ArticleFootball in Marrakech
Moroccans love football. The national team has been kicking some serious derrière over the last few years. The first African, and Arabic, team to win a group series at the World Cup (in 1986), Morocco...
View ArticleHow to barter in Marrakech
No visit to Marrakech is complete without a visit to the famous souks, a seemingly inescapable maze of open and covered markets selling everything imaginable. And who doesn’t want to obtain a few good...
View ArticleArt in Marrakech – Matisse Art Gallery
Marrakech is a city rich in historic art and culture but one of the best galleries of contemporary art is the Matisse Art Gallery situated along the Passage Ghandouri (number 43, off 61 Rue...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Hammams
Marrakech, like most places in the Arab world, is renowned for its traditional hammams. No visit to Marrakech is complete until you have experienced the delights and benefits of these time-honoured...
View ArticlePlaces to visit in Marrakech – Agdal Gardens, the ‘walled Meadow’ of Marrakech
Situated close to the Menara Gardens and the Marrakech medina, the Agdal Gardens were created by the city founder, Abd al-Mu’min (1130 to 1163), of the Almohad dynasty who also undertook many of the...
View ArticleTake a daytrip from Marrakech to Ouirgane
The pretty little village of Ouirgane (pronounced ‘Weer-gan’) is a Berber settlement situated in the foothills of the High Atlas, on the edge of the Toubkal National Park, some 90 minutes from...
View ArticleTourist attractions in Marrakech – Tiskiwin Museum
Situated on Rue de la Bahia, between the Dar Si Said and Bahia palaces, the Tiskiwin Museum is one of the most fascinating tourist attractions in Marrakech. The museum was created by Dutch...
View ArticleSidi Ghanem, an Unexpected Treasure Trove
Industrial areas rarely attract tourists and, as a result, Sidi Ghanem, an industrial zone located some 15 minutes (by car) from downtown Marrakech, is typically overlooked. However, if you are looking...
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