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The food stalls in the square of the Jemaa el Fna or La Place, as the French call it, where Marakshis have come for centuries for dinner and a show are a place everyone should visit at least once in their lives we agreed with the German couple sitting next to us tucking into snails and camel heel while discussing their daughters’ Northern Soul thesis and watching the snake charmers and storytellers work their magic. I preferred their taste in music to their taste in food but the myriad of food stalls here also serve fish and chips or tagines for the more faint hearted. This isn’t a big place but that only seems to make you so much more aware of just how diverse and colourful the world is as you break bread with people from all corners of the world.
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Situated in a maze of muddy, busy, narrow alleyways, this relatively large riad offered us a touch of calm elegance and sophistication. We were treated with warm hospitality, offered help whenever we needed it by Adil the manager and all his staff. They spoke good English and nothing was too much trouble for them in this delightfully furnished, conveniently situated riad. The generous sized public spaces, including interior gardens, were tastefully decorated and furnished as were the bedrooms. The one evening meal which we had there on the night of our arrival and the breakfasts on the roof terrace were generous and enjoyable. Having the riad's driver collect us from the airport and lead us through the narrow dark alleyways to the welcoming mint tea on arrival in the riad was a good move.
I would definitely stay there again
www.riadabaka.eu
21, derb Roukni, Marrakech, Maroc
+212 666 97 87 03
Riad Abaka is a short but bustling walk from the square, and so is perfectly placed. You can exhaust yourself haggling in the souks, and dodging snake charmers and performing monkeys and still be a short stagger from the riad. It is a little oasis of calm in a frenzied sea of boiling humanity. The central area is calm . The roof terrace is a good place to retire to at night and the Koutoubia Mosque is in sight.
The room we stayed in was nice and was what I shall describe as tastefully basic. If you are expecting northern European luxury then you are, perhaps, on the wrong holiday - that's not what Marrakech is about.
The staff are really lovely humorous helpful people, who are down to earth and efficient. They are actually essential to the experience of being there. I extend them my great thanks.
Adill the manager is a charming and humorous man with a quick mind and a lot of knowledge. You receive a briefing on your first morning during which he talks you through geography, culture, and haggling in the souk (all free of charge!). The briefing is extensive but very useful, and the map you take away with it's biro squiggles and labels becomes an essential traveling companion.
Breakfast is in the Moroccan style - yogurt, fruit, french bread, coffee. It's good healthy stuff. You can always have mint tea, or English tea if you want.
www.riadabaka.eu/
21, derb Roukni, Marrakech
+33 6 07 39 34 02
Excellent service with a smile. Comfortable accommodation - beautifully decorated, in a central but quiet location.
We had a fantastic five nights here and I recommend Oliver and his team to anyone wanting a friendly, welcome break in Marrakech.
www.dar-najat.com
Douar Graoua Kennaria, nº 18 Derb Lalla Chacha,
Marrakesh médina ,40000, Morocco
+212 524375085
Google map: bit.ly/tErfG1
PEPE NERO restaurant ,
( www.pepenero-marrakech.com )VERY GOOD RESTAURANT with very professional team: They noticed that we were very interested in Italian menu and they tell us all about the dishes and wines. My wife wanted to know some details about a recipe and they guided us through the really spotless kitchen and introduced us to the cooking staff. The young Chef was very kind explaining how he was working hard for achieving the maximum level of excellence in his work starting from the ingredients’ quality: He owns a farm few Km far from Marrakech to produce bio ingredients and go personally everyday to the markets to select the rest. His words revealed the enthusiasm that is beyond his successful work.
Concerning the food, we had Moroccan food for our entire trip so wanted to change, we preferred the Bel Paese menu, that includes a selection of their best Italian dishes. I had as starter the Chef’s salad and my wife the salmon’s carpaccio: Both exquisite and well presented. We continued with courgettes’ ravioli and saffran risotto: Really delicious!!! The roasted lamb en croute d’epices and the sea bass’s pave were the yummy end. No space left for the dessert..
We will try them next time.. we will be back by sure!!
www.pepenero-marrakech.com
17, derb Cherkaoui - Douar Graoua
Marrakech
phone : 00212 524 389067
When we left Madrid, we were not decided on spending 10 days in Morocco but we were wrong. Abdel picked us up from Casablanca airport and right away the smile and hospitality was present and we felt like someone we could trust was there to look after us. The 10 days took us to pretty much all the major sites including the deep south of Morocco (Sahara Desert). If anyone wanted to see Morocco without spending too much time, then certainly this 10 days was a great way to sample the best. More importantly, all our tours were private, we didn't cram into a tour bus, we had our own private 4x4 that took us everywhere (of course camels were our second mode of transport in the desert - ; ))
This was one of the nicest boutique styled inns we have ever visited. The riad was beautiful and Tissam the manager was wonderfully helpful. We were travelling with my mother and step-father (in their 80s) as well as our eight-year-old daughter and so had rather complicated and diverse needs/desires. Tissam accommodated us all artfully, giving us a gracious welcome, an extended orienting walk towards the medina, and all sorts of very helpful tips. We stayed in the riad three nights and ate there the last two nights. The meals (tagines) were delicious - among the best we have enjoyed in Morocco. In the evenings we sat on the roof decks enjoying cool drinks and the lovely view. If we ever return, we will definitely stay there
www.riad-des-droles-marrakech.com
Derb Dabachi Derb Jdid 23 40000 Medina, Marrakech
+33 6 75 44 26 55
Google map: bit.ly/tiyvmo
If you like colourful, cheap and unique things then head to the souks of Marrakech. I've been several times and have filled my suitcase every time. You can find items here for pennies, which you could end up paying triple figures for back home. Whether it's a multicoloured tea set, some handmade wooden boxes or a faux designer bag, you'll always find what you want here. Unfortunately, if you're not up for bartering then there really is little point in visiting.
Souks, all over Marrakech
A really beautifully decorated and kept villa in a compound just outside Marrakech. Amazing staff and food along with a spa and bar at the club house. Completely relaxing, couldn't fault a thing, 10 out of 10.
www.maison27.com/
+44(0)208 9409493
Google map: bit.ly/vdSoGt
This was the best riad I have ever stayed in. Great deco, just near to the Jemaa el Fna square. The staff were so helpful and food is a must to try! There is a pool in the roof terrace and you really disconnect from your day to day activity.
www.riadabracadabra.com
Derb Jamaa 125, Derb Dabachi, Medina,Marrakech, Morocco
+212 524 384 039
Google map: bit.ly/quufed
I really recommend the Riad Dar Darma, a beautiful palace in the heart of the Medina. I was there in June with my husband and it is was fantastic!
We loved the particular architecture and the Moroccan atmosphere. We stayed in a colorful and very intimate suite in complete privacy. The dinners were also superb, very tasty and the staff were very kind.
Dar Darma is an amazing place to spend a romantic holiday.
11/12, Trik (rue) Sidi Bohuarba, 40000 Marrakech
Tel +212 524 38 07 08
www.dardarma.com/
We stayed at Riad Dar Eliane for four nights and our stay could not have been better. It was the first time that we have stayed in a riad so did not know quite what to expect. It is very different to a hotel but we enjoyed every moment of it. All the staff were so friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We had breakfast every morning on the roof terrace and it was absolutely delicious. It was such a nice clean place to come back to at the end of our day. The decor was lovely. The riad is conveniently situated just 10 minutes’ walk from the main square. We would definitely stay there again if we were to go back to Marrakech.
39 Derb Maada, Azbezt, Medina
www.dareliane.com
+212 524375710
Google map: bit.ly/oTiWh4
The staff here are superb, nothing is too much trouble. Really lovely people. The riad is beautiful and has a lovely charm about it. Very peaceful. The food is also excellent. Had a hamman, wow fantastic. I have never had such wonderful service. Would definitely recommend it to everyone.
62, Derb Boutouil Kannaria, Marrakech
www.riyad-al-moussika.com
+212 389067
Cool, calm and tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. Very well run by John and his wonderful staff who were all incredibly friendly and helpful. Overall a delightful stay in a charming riad.
39 Derb Maada, Azbezt, Medina
www.dareliane.com
+212 5 2437 5710
Buy a djellaba, a traditional, hooded robe. My husband bought a black one, charmed into believing he looked, “Like a typical Arab,” in it. It’s been a wonderful dressing gown for the last 12 years. The hood keeps out drafts and means it makes an ideal monk or Darth Vader costume for scaring children at Halloween.
In the souk in Marrakech, and most other North African souks.
Google map: bit.ly/mbyDKc
We were greeted at by friendly, courteous English speaking staff members, who throughout our one week stay never wavered in their attention to every detail, making our visit a memorable one. It was so comfortable! We felt like guests in a palace (it actually used to be one). The Italian owner has paid attention to preserving every detail perfectly, while adding just enough Tuscan touches to enhance the atmosphere. Our room, the Blue Suite, was beyond luxurious. On site hammam, massage and helpful guides were real pluses.
17, derb Cherkaoui - Douar Graoua
Marrakech
+212389067
www.riyad-al-moussika.com
Google map: bit.ly/l5QlXM
Sure, you get the awful designer copies and culture shock when you first enter the souks but it's full of the most delicate, pretty and (very) cheap products you could possibly want. For those looking for a slightly more colourful or cultured home, I highly recommend this part of the world - but I'd only go for a day or so. It can get overwhelming, but so long as you know what you're doing, you'll be fine. I plan on heading back within the next couple of years so I can properly kit out my home.
Central Marrakech - Morocco
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Could have not agreed with my friends. This was truly the most inviting experience of the Sahara desert for me. Special thank you again to Abdel and Hicham. The tour has certainly opened our eyes as well as taking the non-tourist areas, where we learned about local projects they support to help educate women and children. The camel trek and camping under the stars was fantastic as well as the food. Don't forget to bring a bottle or two of bubbly for a toast at sunset : )
Wow, where can I start - we have just come back from a wild seven days in the Sahara desert. The tour took us right into the desert and followed paths leading to lush palm plantations of oasis. Our host Abdel was excellent both in character and manners as well as very informed about the region. Good point is they are very much into conservation of the region and preserving their culture whilst entertaining and educating tourists about the berber and nomad life.
Would highly recommend this tour.
www.marrakech-loisirs.com
+44 (0) 843 2895 824
I spent a week in Morocco, and while I was in Marrakech, Riad Dar Najat, was for me a great attraction.
The Riad is beautiful, nicely decorated, the kind of place where you know the owners take care of every detail with great care.
The staff were very friendly, and made me feel at home. It's very special the way you are treated.
The food is another attraction. Delicious, delicious!
And about the location, very important: it's very easy to get there, and go to Djema El Fna, with no possibility of missing the way.
So, everything is perfect! Totally recommend!
18 Derb Lalla Chacha, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
+212 24375085
www.dar-najat.com
Google map: bit.ly/k92Bbb
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