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Mohammed guided us through the mountains. He spoke English very well and was very kind and told us everything we would like to know

The food was a highlight: they made us some of the best veggie tagines we've had in Morocco and only wish we'd had longer to savour the peace and tranquility of the place.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17066 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16319
We bought the ingredients then went back to her house which is properly set up for up to five people. We learned to cook about six traditional dishes, including ones not found in restaurants. It was a whole day's entertainment for about £20 including lunch and wine - amazing value and the most fun thing we did.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16319 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13927
Ideally based for pedestrians and market lovers due to its central location in the heart of the Medina, just five minutes from the very popular place Djemaa El Fna.

The whole team makes you feel at home: friendly and helpful with good local cuisine.

I particularly enjoyed sauna and massages at the end of day after exploring the city. I am looking forward to going back on October for another break.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13927 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13662
Beautifully restored and decorated with hand-made Moroccan furniture.

A wonderful place to chill out and enjoy the spa, gym and hammam before treating yourself to a fantastic meal freshly prepared.

Owned and run by English expats, the hotel is managed superbly and service is perfect. A gem of a find.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13662 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11672 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11672 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11596 Authentic Moroccan restaurant this is not. Some of the best Japanese food outside of Japan it most certainly is. As a great lover of all things gastronomic, with a soft-spot for fine Japanese cuisine, Tatchibana offered better Japanese food than I have eaten in London, Paris or New York, and what is more, the price tag is more attractive as well. Recently opened in an area of the Marrakech Medina that has not lost its charming madness to the tourist trade, this Japanese restaurant offers the tranquility of a Japanese garden, and savours of the highest quality Japanese cuisine. The chef, a Japanese native who now lives in Marrakech with his wife looks about 15 but prepares his dishes like a sage. This is a must see, not to be missed experience, even if your cultural senses are confused by a small haven of Asia in North Africa.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11596 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10504 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10504 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10463 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10463 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10462 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10462 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10445 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10445 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10424 Also, if you're in Marrakech for more than a few days, escape to the coast to Essaouira. It's a few hours drive away but well worth it, fabulously laid back, with a European hippyish feel to it, this is the place to chill with a beer and watch the sunset over the Atlantic.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10424 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4597
In the daytime fresh juices are on offer. Orange for about 10p, mandarin/clementine for 20p.

The medina offers everything, from dried rose petals to the thuya wood ornaments, and sweets,but was the only place where I was groped and pestered.

And down the road from Djemaa el Fna (the Koutobia Mosque side) is a lovely hammam. Segregated times (so men go in the morning, and women in the afternoon). From Koutobia cross the main road as if you are going to Djemaa el Fna. Take the narrow side road, and follow it down. About 500m down on your left is the hammam. A very cheap, very interesting and relaxing experience.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4597 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2595 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2595 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1517 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1517 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6401 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6401