Day trips from Marrakech can be found on offer from dozens of vendors hawking their trips in Jemma al Fna or booked through riads and hotels. But, not all day trips are created equal. The most popular destination for people who travel to Marrakech is the Ourika Valley. It’s a beautiful place, during all times of …
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Valentine’s Day is this weekend and it’s got me thinking about romantic ways to enjoy Marrakech. We meet lots of couples visiting for their honeymoon or a vacation away. Whether you’re living here, visiting for a weekend, or for a week there are countless ways to have a memorable experience in the red city. To …
A few weeks ago MarocBaba came home, grabbed my hand and my camera and said, “let’s go, it’s perfect today!” I wondered what was perfect but it didn’t take long to figure it out. He jokes that I moved here for the mountains not for him, he just might be right. For two hours we drove …
If you think that you need to spend a fortune to enjoy Marrakech, think again! Sure there are plenty of places where you can drop hundreds of euros a night for a room and eat extravagant “Moroccan” meals, but you certainly don’t have to! A cheap holiday in Marrakech isn’t completely out of the question. …
Marrakech is great but even true lovers of the city look for other things to do after a few days. The good news is you can use the city as your base. Taking a day trip from Marrakech is a great way to escape the crush (and heat!) while experiencing a completely different side of …
When researching things to do in Marrakech there’s no doubt you’ve seen pictures of the markets of Marrakech. They are a cacophony of colors and stores overflowing with things like shoes, lanterns, and clothing. No wonder It is easy to get lost and wander for hours in Marrakech markets! But, many people find it very …