Marrakech: The Magic And The Madness

Friday, January 27, 2012

At lunchtime, you have many choices in Marrakech. You can eat at local restaurants, frequented by locals, which we recommend, or you can eat at restaurants that are more “touristy”, where they make pizzas, pasta and other basics. For a Morrocan atmosphere go to eat among the bustle and  noise of the Jemaa el Fna, where there are several bars and cafes that offer  delicious cheap meals.Local...

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Big things are happening in Marrakech. Or rather, small things, as aging Moorish mansions and palaces are being transformed into guesthouses, and chic hotels are springing up like oases in the desertAlthough it's just steps from Marrakech's teeming souks, Riad Maji—one of the many new guesthouses deep within the ancient walled medina—is the epitome of tranquillity. Breakfast is served on the tented...

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Pacha established as the worlds first superclub, originally opening it’s doors in Barcelona in 1966, before moving to Ibiza in 73 where it gained international notoriety. As the house explosion took the world by storm, Pacha Ibiza was caught up in the middle – inspiring clubbers year after year from every corner of the globe.By the late 90s things started to expand at a phenomenal rate, sister venues...

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

The price of some Marrakech hotels can break nearly any budget, however Marrakech still has many clean hotels with a variety of amenities, and friendly service, still under £30 per night in the low season. As all budget hotels are often fully booked, especially during the summer, before Christmas and spring, our advice would be to make your reservations in good time before your trip.This list of cheap...
1. Circle the Koutoubia MosqueThe minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s most famous symbol – built in a traditional Almohad style and topped with four copper globes – is visible from near and far. It is not really that high (77 metres), but thanks to local topography and a local ordinance that forbids any other building in the Medina to be higher than a palm tree, it towers majestically over...
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