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

It’s hip to play on the square in Marrakech…

Playing the amzhad, a single-stringed Berber instrument, with a couple of local musicians on the Djemaa el Fna, Marrakech, Morocco. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

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

Our Home Away From Home in Marrakech is a Medina Riad

Our Home Away from Home in Marrakech. Dar Rocmarra, a riad in Marrakech, Morocco. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Our home away from home in Marrakech is a serene riad secreted away on a dog-legged alley in the old medina. Located in the bustling neighbourhood of Bab Doukkala, which couldn’t be more atmospheric, our riad with its peaceful courtyard and tinkling water feature exudes a sense of calm amidst the endearing chaos. Our home … Read more