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Archive for January 2008

Photo gallery

Jan 3rd, 2008 | By | Category: Sights

We are asking anyone with a camera to send in their digital pictures. We will be featuring many your photos in this section – just send to the email address below putting MARRAKECH PICS in the headline field. E-mail them to yourpics@travelmarrakech.co.uk Koutoubia Mosque Spice souq  Djma el Fna  Medina Water sellers       [...]



Sights

Jan 3rd, 2008 | By | Category: Sights

Djemma el Fna The Djemma el Fna is really the heart of Marrakech. It is a large central square in the old city (Medina) and during the day it’s a perfect place to grab a freshly-squeezed orange juice and a handful of dates. At the end of the afternoon the Djemma el Fna transforms into [...]



Get there & away

Jan 3rd, 2008 | By | Category: Arrive

The best way to see Marrakech is on foot especially in the medina. But it’s a sizable town and you’ll probably want to make use of some of the following options: Taxis are readily available throughout town and probably the most efficient way of getting to the main sites. Grand taxis are old Mercedes cars [...]



Morocco's many contradictions

Jan 3rd, 2008 | By | Category: News

The sweltering hot winds from the Sahara desert made sticky with sea-salt sweep through the wide, luxurious avenues of Rabat, once known as “the Pearl of Morocco”. Morocco’s middle classes opt in to western consumerism And it is still a very attractive city, albeit a modern one, with ATM machines, McDonalds and other western chain [...]



Djemaa el Fna

Jan 3rd, 2008 | By | Category: Sights

The central square of Marrakech. It is fantastic, especially in the evening. Smoke rises up from the dozens of food stalls which all offer beautiful piles of vegetables, merguez sausages, kebabs, tagines and more. The cooks will call to you as you walk by, but take your time as you’re protected by the watchful eye [...]



Restaurant Argana

Jan 3rd, 2008 | By | Category: Food

******************************************************** Latest 29/04/2011 Restaurant Argana was at the centre of the tragic terrorist attack in Marrakech yesterday, for further information about the tragic event click here. At the moment this venue will be closed as it was partially destroyed in the explosion. ******************************************************** The best vantage point to sit and watch the world go by! It’s [...]



Majorelle Garden

Jan 3rd, 2008 | By | Category: Sights

The botanical garden is absolutely mesmerising, as you stroll along the walkways you pass several plants and trees that are waiting to be photographed. In the middle of the garden is a fantastic ornate cobalt blue building. Also housed inside the garden is the Islamic Art Museum. But don’t forget to take around 15 Dhirams [...]



Restaurant Foucault

Jan 3rd, 2008 | By | Category: Food

Buffet-style restaurant serving range of traditional Moroccan dishes. High quality, excellent choice, elegant dining room. In the evenings, you pay £10 and get a 3-course buffet meal, with as many repeat tastings as you like. Excellent for those that want to try a range of Moroccan foods. In front of the Koutoubia, opposite the Place [...]



Taxis in Marrakech

Jan 3rd, 2008 | By | Category: Transport

If it’s daytime, and you are travelling within the medina or the New Town, insist the meter (le compteur) is on. It starts at about 1 dirham 60. If they say it’s broken, tell them to stop and get out. There are lots of other taxis. The only ones you negotiate with are the Grand [...]



Tamatert Guesthouse – Imlil

Jan 3rd, 2008 | By | Category: Hotels

Tamatert guesthouse is about a 15 minute walk from the centre of Imlil. From the roof and the balcony of the guesthouse you have great views of the valley and Atlas mountains – made me drool. The guesthouse has double rooms, rooms with multiple beds, big living room, toilets, showers and medical facilities. Dinner and [...]



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