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

Price Check: a Marrakech shopping list

Price Check – a Marrakech shopping list with prices. Casablanca beer, Marrakech, Morocco. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

In destinations such as Marrakech or Essaouira, it’s much more fun to head to the local markets to do your shopping, rather than a supermarket. However, unless you have a local to take you shopping the first time, we suggest you head to a supermarket with fixed prices first to get an idea as to … 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