Nothing highlights the dichotomy of Morocco as the assault on your sense of smell that the place offers just like near our Essaouira riad. It’s not unusual to inhale the fragrant scent of mint as you pass a barrow of fresh herbs one moment and the pungency of freshly ground spices the next, while a … Read more
A teenage Moroccan girl in her school uniform of white shirt, navy blue tunic, backpack, and ponytail artfully carries several trays of flat rounds of dough covered in checked tea towels. A little boy scoots by her, his backpack slung over his shoulder, a tray of unmade bread balanced high on one hand like a … Read more
Where to eat on Djemaa Al Fna, the main square of Marrakech, can be overwhelming and intimidating if you aren’t familiar with Moroccan food, and aren’t prepared for what to expect from the magical yet chaotic main square that is the local’s nightly amusement park. The main square of Marrakech, the Djemaa Al Fna, or … Read more
Absorbing a slice of local life in Marrakech medina to gain more insight into how Moroccans live their lives is why we’re spending so much time here. We want to inspire other travellers to spend more time exploring local neighbourhoods and learning more about the everyday life of the locals in the places they visit. They’re … Read more
Local travel is about the people you meet as much as the places you visit. Connecting with locals is going to be a major part of what we do here on Grantourismo. Because sometimes it’s the people as much as the places that make travel meaningful and memorable. Whether it’s an all-night conversation with an engaging character … Read more