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
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
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
Restaurant Dar Yacout in Marrakech is one of the most romantic and most enchanting in a city that has myriad charming restaurants.
I had made photographs of these musicians before, when we last visited Marrakech, some five years ago or so. I particularly remember the guy with the glasses. They both play the Amzhad, a single stringed instrument of the Berbers. This time, after I took their photos, they offered me a seat for the classic Djemaa … Read more