Portraits from a Place – Portraits of Moroccan Musicians in Marrakech

Portraits of Marrakech musicians playing on the Djemaa el Fna (main square) of Marrakech. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

These portraits of Marrakech musicians on the Djemaa el Fna (main square) are part of the reason Marrakech is so popular with photographers from all over the world. . Many photographers visiting amazing Marrakech, head straight to one of the balcony restaurants looking over the square for that classic postcard photo. The savvy street photographer, … Read more

Playlist: Rob’s Moroccan Music Mix

Playlist: Rob’s Moroccan Music Mix from Marrakech. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Yes, you heard right, it’s not only Hotel Costes and other design hotels that are hip to the fact that music is an important part of travel, our experience of a place, and the memories we take away. Don’t well all have songs we love that, the moment they come on, immediately transport us back … Read more

Local Knowledge Marrakech – Meet Jamila from the Marrakech Medina

Local Knowledge – Jamila from Marrakech, Morocco. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Jamila, the manager, housekeeper and chef at the riad we are staying at in Marrakech, has been our go-to girl to this magical Moroccan city, providing us with local tips, insider advice and helpful directions each day we head out. It’s not our first time in Marrakech but it’s our first time staying in this … Read more

A Slice of Local Life in Marrakech Medina

A Slice of Local Life in Marrakech Medina, Morocco. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

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

Marrakech Medina Meander: a Shopping Themed Walking Tour

Marrakech Medina Meander: a Shopping Themed Walking Tour. Marrakech, Morocco. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

The Moroccan city of Marrakech is made for shopping, with only a smattering of sights to detain you from the fine retail therapy. Our Marrakech medina meander, a self-guided shopping themed walking tour, takes in some of the best browsing in the souqs. Our Marrakech medina meander has been inspired by our daily strolls through … Read more