TravelMarrakech http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk Advice on Travel in Marrakech Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:24:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Marrakech Budget Accommodation http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-budget-accommodation/ http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-budget-accommodation/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:56:56 +0000 admin http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/?p=888 I am sure many of you may already have visited this website in your trip planning process to search for budget accommodation. Since I just discovered it I are going to post it anyway, just in case. Whether you are going to Marrakech, Amsterdam, Barcelona or Bangkok, Hostelworld is the world leader in online accommodation booking for independent, budget and youth travel. First of all this has pretty much the best hostels from all over the world along with reviews and ratings. You can book through the site as well.

The extras on the site are what made me flag this site up here. We started listening to some of the podcasts, downloading pocket guides and even checking out the route planner. Of course you need to create a free account so you can access some of the content but it seems like a good site for travel planning. We think we will use it aslo when we need a hostel on short notice, where it isn’t in places we know.

Hostels are an excellent refuge for those travelling on the cheap – the best part is meeting lots of like-miinded people from many different countries and cultures. Forget the 2 star hotels with no guest areas and only a frigid small reception space. If you want to get out, travel and be open-minded about meeting people, get onto Hostelworld.com – the best way to meet likeminded people to explore with.

]]> http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-budget-accommodation/feed/ 0 Holiday Insurance Cover http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/holiday-insurance-cover/ http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/holiday-insurance-cover/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:42:11 +0000 admin http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/?p=894 Everyone that is due to take a holiday should think about investing in a good insurance cover. This insurance will cover the holidaymaker’s back in the case of an accident or illness and allow them to make personal injury accident claims.
Without insurance, any illnesses or accidents occurring while on vacation will have to be dealt with directly by the holidaymaker in question.
However, those that have invested in holiday cover are entitled to make a holiday claim if anything is to go wrong whilst away.
It is best to notify your insurance provider of any occurring incidents as soon as possible. This will ensure you can gain as much information as possible about the incident, as well as highlighting any issues that may arise concerning third parties.
If the accident was caused by a collision, the use of alcohol or drugs, a vessel capsizing or someone falling overboard, then the help of a boating injury lawyer should be sourced. Specialist lawyers such as this will help you to gain the best possible result for your case.
A boating injury lawyer will be aware of all the information concerning such a case and will be able to get the injured party the required support.
Boat accidents contribute to some of the severest injuries for those involved, which is why a reputable lawyer should be consulted in order to get the injured party the compensation they deserve.
The compensation gained can be used to help the injured party through this difficult time. It may act as income whilst the injured is away from work, it may be put towards property damage or alternatively it may be put towards medical costs.
A good lawyer will study the case in question thoroughly in order to be able to represent the case in the best possible way.

]]> http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/holiday-insurance-cover/feed/ 0 Nikki Beach – Marrakech http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/nikki-beach-marrakech/ http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/nikki-beach-marrakech/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:06:26 +0000 admin http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/?p=870 Nikki Beach - MarrakechSet in the heart of the Palmeraie, Nikki Beach is a charming oasis with a relaxed and sophisticated ambience. It’s a place of excellence in the “Red City” where you can spend quality time in a convivial glamorous atmosphere. Make friends while tanning under the pleasant sun surrounded exotic perfumes and beautiful palm trees.

Taste their refined International cuisine with an Oriental touch. Sip the best cocktails and fine wines as you let yourself be enchanted by the music of our resident Dj. You will want to share the magic spirit of Nikki Beach with your loved ones.

Circuit de la Palmeraie, Marrakech Morocco
SEASON: Nikki Beach Marrakech opens from March 10th to January 2nd.

]]> http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/nikki-beach-marrakech/feed/ 0 Pacha Marrakech http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/pacha-marrakech/ http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/pacha-marrakech/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:35:04 +0000 admin http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/?p=460 Pacha established as the worlds first superclub, originally opening it’s doors in Barcelona in 1966, before moving to Ibiza in 73 where it gained international notoriety. As the house explosion took the world by storm, Pacha Ibiza was caught up in the middle – inspiring clubbers year after year from every corner of the globe.

By the late 90s things started to expand at a phenomenal rate, sister venues opened with Pacha London, Pacha Portugal, Barcelona, Munich and Hamburg to name but a few…

The new ideal setting for Pacha since 2005 is Marrakech – for more information, please visit their website below.

http://www.PachaMarrakech.com

]]> http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/pacha-marrakech/feed/ 0 Casino de Marrakech http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/casino-de-marrakech/ http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/casino-de-marrakech/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:28:00 +0000 admin http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/?p=874 Opened in 1952 with a full revue show imported from Paris, the Casino has seen the likes of Josephine Baker grace its stage. It now features 14 gaming tables and a cabaret show. Casino de Marrakech has become a legendary stop for international travellers and local players.

It is well known for high stakes poker tournaments and hosts a step of the world poker tour.Open every night. Slot machines from 2 p.m. till 4 a.m. Gaming tables from 8 p.m. till 4 a.m. Till 5 a.m. on weekends.The Casino de Marrakech is part of Es Saadi Gardens & Resort.

Casino de Marrakech
rue Ibrahim El Mazini, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

]]> http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/casino-de-marrakech/feed/ 0 Marrakech Quad Tours http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-quad-tours/ http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-quad-tours/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:54:27 +0000 admin http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/?p=769 quad bike in the desertThere are many places where you can go quad biking starting from 1 hour to a full day however don’t expect the desert in Marrakech. The best you can hope for is rough terrain, river and scenic berber villages however if you willing to travel 600 Km in the direction to Merzouga South of Marrakech you will find a true desert.

Let’s stay in Marrakech!!! – Even not the same there’s a fantastic quad bike track in the Palmeraie, 15 mins by taxi from the medina. It’s run by Nomade Quad. They organizes hiking tours, camel raids and Quad biking. Quad Nomad is managed by professionals and they have extensive experience organizing tours for visitors. You may need to book in advanced, and they’ll come and pick you up from your accommodation for no additional charge.

You can also ride quad bikes at Lalla Takerkoust, 35km from Marrakech, where there’s a dam with a huge reservoir with other water sports available in an area that have perfect trails for walking, mountain/quad biking and horse riding.

If you plan to visit Essaouira you must go to Palmaquad, here you will be well looked after safety wise and also you will be riding some massive sand dunes right next to the Atlantic Ocean, on nearly new bikes and the prices are cheaper than in Marrakech.

]]> http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-quad-tours/feed/ 0 Cheap Hotels in Marrakech http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/cheap-hotels-in-marrakech/ http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/cheap-hotels-in-marrakech/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:56:45 +0000 admin http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/?p=585 The price of some Marrakech hotels can break nearly any budget, however Marrakech still has many clean hotels with a variety of amenities, and friendly service, still under £30 per night in the low season. As all budget hotels are often fully booked, especially during the summer, before Christmas and spring, our advice would be to make your reservations in good time before your trip.

This list of cheap Marrakech hotels offers visitors an alternative to some high prices that you may come across when looking for accommodation.

Hotel TachfineHotel Tachfine
Ang Av Zerktouni et Rue Med El Beqal Gueliz Marrakech, Marrakech
The typically Moroccan Hotel Tachfine is located in the heart of Marrakech, close to Colisee cinema and only 10 minutes from Place Jamâa El Fna and the souks. …more

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Hotel AmalayHotel Amalay
87 Bd Mohamed V, Marrakech
Hotel Amalay has a prime location, just 4 km from Jamaa El Fna square and the markets, in central Marrakesh. It features a bar and 2 restaurants with authentic Moroccan décor. …more

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Hôtel Zahia MarrakechHôtel Zahia Marrakech
Avenue Abdelkrim El Khattabi, Marrakech
Situated in Marrakech’s Gueliz district, Hôtel Zahia is only a 10-minute drive away from the city’s famous Djemaa el Fna square. It offers an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a terrace area. …more

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Hotel NarjisseHotel Narjisse
101 Rue Oqba Bnou Nafiaa Medina, Marrakech
Within walking distance of the famous Jamaa el Fna square, Hotel Narjisse offers ensuite accommodation. Centrally located, it offers an ideal base for exploring the Moroccan medina. …more

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Ryad Mogador MarrakechRyad Mogador Marrakech
Angle bd 11 janvier & bd Prince mly Abdallâh Bab Doukkala, Marrakech
Opposite the city Ramparts and overlooking the Atlas Mountains, the Ryad Mogador Marrakech features an outdoor swimming pool and air-conditioned rooms. It is located in Marrakesh’s Medina district. …more

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Hotel AgnaoueHotel Agnaoue
1 Rue De La Recette Riad Mokha, Marrakech, Marrakech
Unique Location ! Located in the Boulevard Prince Rachid, only a few meters from the famous Jamaa El Fna square and its lively souks, this small hotel offers authenticity and sobriety. …more

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Residence Hotel AssounfouResidence Hotel Assounfou
Angle Rue Ibn Toumert Et Rue Immam Malik Gueliz, Marrakech
Assounfou Apart Hotel is just a 15-minute walk from Marrakesh’s famous Jamaa El Fna market square. It features a traditional restaurant and an indoor swimming pool, decorated with Moroccan mosaics. …more

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AgdalAgdal
1 Boulevard Zerktouni Gueliz, Marrakech
Hotel Agdal is located in central Marrakech, a few minutes from Place Jamaa el Fna and Medina. It offers an outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms with a private terrace. …more

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Moroccan HouseMoroccan House
3 Rue Loubnane Gueliz, Marrakech
Welcome to the Moroccan House Hotel where every guest is guaranteed a warm welcome and a relaxing stay. The Moroccan House boasts five floors and fifty rooms with different levels of comfort. …more

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Hotel FoucauldHotel Foucauld
Avenue El Moahidine, Marrakech
Housed in a traditional building, Hotel Fourcauld offers budget accommodation in the heart of Marrakech, in front of the Jemma El Fna square and at the entrance to the medina. …more

]]> http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/cheap-hotels-in-marrakech/feed/ 1 Marrakech Kenzi Oasis Hotel http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-kenzi-oasis-hotel/ http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-kenzi-oasis-hotel/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:35:03 +0000 admin http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/?p=777 Kenzi Club Oasis
Commune Rurale Ouahat – Sidi Brahim, 40000 Marrakech
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Hotel Kenzi Oasis

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This hotel is located in a palm plantation set in lush tropical gardens with fountains is the inviting location for the Kenzi Club Oasis Hotel, 12 Km to the North of Marrakech, Morocco. This attractive and distinctive hotel is a house of Moorish style, offers a variety of activities for leisure and fun. Offering an All Inclusive package, the hotel offers a good mix of relaxation and action. The Kenzi Club Oasis Hotel is certainly an oasis of calm, intent on soothing your senses and revitalising your energy. Book in and experience a holiday with Moroccan hospitality.

Kenzi Oasis offers 211 rooms including 25 apartments that are divided into houses of Moorish style in a splendid garden. They are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV channels and telephone.

The central restaurant offers Moroccan specialties and international dishes. In the middle of the felted cabaret environment, taste the hotel’s home made cocktails, at the rhythm of the Eastern melodies.

Kenzi Oasis also provides you with a relaxation space with Hammam and massage, a conference room of 400 people and a downtown shuttle. Other recreational facilities at the hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and a gymnasium.

Commune Rurale Ouahat -Sidi Brahim,
40000 Marrakech

]]> http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-kenzi-oasis-hotel/feed/ 0 Marrakech or Marrakesh? Riad, Ryad, Riyad or Riyadh? http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-or-marrakesh-riad-ryad-riyad-or-riyadh/ http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-or-marrakesh-riad-ryad-riyad-or-riyadh/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:30:48 +0000 admin http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/?p=764 Marrakech or Marrakesh? Riad, Ryad, Riyad or Riyadh? The city is spelled “Marrakech” in French and commonly use by foreigners except English thats will say ‘Marrakesh’ and Germans say “Marrakesch”. Riad sometimes written Ryad Riyad or Riyadh literally means garden, and describes traditional and wonderfully atmospheric Medina houses that open inward to a garden courtyard lending themselves to sensitive conversion to intimate and individual guest house or hotel accommodation.

]]> http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-or-marrakesh-riad-ryad-riyad-or-riyadh/feed/ 0 Marrakech Restaurants http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-restaurants/ http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/marrakech-restaurants/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:17:57 +0000 admin http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/?p=735 Chicken TagineAt lunchtime, you have many choices in Marrakech. You can eat at local restaurants, frequented by locals, which we recommend, or you can eat at restaurants that are more “touristy”, where they make pizzas, pasta and other basics. For a Morrocan atmosphere go to eat among the bustle and  noise of the Jemaa el Fna, where there are several bars and cafes that offer  delicious cheap meals.

Local Restaurants
My advice is to go to one of the local restaurants at least once, because it is a good way to discover the essence of the Moroccan food and to  know what, and how, people eat in Marrakech.

Located everywhere, you will have no trouble finding one. You will see that many of them cook outside in the local vicinity, meat, fish, vegetables, etc., all cooked with amazing mixes of spices. These are called tagine dishes because they are cooked in a sort of cone-shaped ceramic pot or tub.  Tagines are not to be missed!

Local restaurants also offer you lentil soup (very common in Marrakech), vegetable soup or some kind of tasty crepes. The advantage of these restaurants is undoubtedly the price. But beware! Sometimes as tourist some vendors will try to charge you more than a Moroccan (that happened to me). You can eat a plate of lentils, with a pancake and water for 2 or 3 euros. Watch out for water, always ask for a bottle, as most of us tourists have to drink mineral water, as our stomachs are not used to Morrocan water.

Tourist restaurants
If you dont like Moroccan food, or you feel like eating something more lWestern you have several choices of restaurants that offer pizzas, pastas, and salads.  The only drawback is that, like tourism, the price changes and it is more likely to be akin to what we pay in the West for a pizza. Still not expensive, but more expensive than local restaurants. Another good reason for going local.

Eating in Jemaa el Fna
Another interesting option is eating at the same Jemaa el Fna, where the party starts at 6pm with kiosks grilled meats, vegetables and others till late night.

This type of meal must be done at least once, it is interesting because you share tables more and will be next to other locals as well as meeting other tourists like yourself that are discovering Marrakech. In addition, the staff, like everywhere in Marrakech tend to be very nice and friendly and have a special ability to detect your home country, which is amazing!  Don’t do what I and my girlfriend did. assume that locals will not speak any other language you may speak, – we discussed prices in Spanish and were rightly shown up when a local responded in kind!

Dining at the riad
And, whether you’re staying in a riad (traditional Moroccan house or palace with an interior garden or courtyard) or not, they can be an excellent choice to have dinner in amazing surroundings. They say that “Moroccan food is a cuisine for home and not to eat anywhere else”. So maybe in the riad or ryad can you can taste the best ever couscous and tagines in resplendent settings.

Final recommendations
In the local restaurants you may have to ask for silverware, because Morocco’s tradition is to eat with the fingers or a piece of bread (always in the right hand). Don’t feel ashamed to do the same!

The typical Moroccan dishes are couscous of seven vegetables and meat, fish or meat tagine or soup of chickpeas or lentils. We’d advise trying them all…

Remember to ask ALWAYS bottle mineral water, since most tourists are not accustomed to drink water from their taps (you’ve been warned).

Finally, finally, you will rarely find beer or other kinds of alcohol in local restaurants, since Islam forbids the consumption of alcohol.

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