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Marrakech events November & December 2012
All year round, Marrakech is a hive of activity and a sensual mix of sounds, scents and scenery. As we like to keep you updated with what is happening in Marrakech on a monthly basis, here are a couple...
View ArticleThe Music of Marrakech and Morocco
Wherever you travel in Morocco you’ll hear music, the basic expression of the country’s folk culture. Traditional Moroccan music is an important part of everyday life, evident at every celebration, and...
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Skiing in Marrakech
Skiing in Marrakech?! Well not in Marrakech, exactly, but from a base in Marrakech, only a short hop away. You might be forgiven for questioning the viability of skiing in Africa yet the High Atlas...
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A brief history of the films of Marrakech and Morocco
The first film shot in Marrakech was by French pioneer Louis Lumière in 1897. Some Hollywood ‘big hitters’ followed after the second war, notably Orson Welles who filmed ‘Othello’ in Marrakech and...
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The fashion boutiques of Marrakech – Where to shop and what to wear in Marrakech
Marrakech is well known as a shopper’s paradise! Haggling in the labyrinthine souks with their myriad of coloured slippers, hand-stitched leather bags and woven baskets is still an essential part of...
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Uncovering the culture of Marrakech
The culture heritage of Marrakech can be soaked up in many places throughout the city’s famous medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The heritage is diverse, not just in terms of Arab, Berber and...
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Events in Marrakech February and March 2013
Events in Marrakech February 2013 The Dakka Marrakchia Festival 1–28 February 2013 This annual festival of traditional Marrakchi music, which has taken place in one form or other for hundreds of years,...
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5 alternative activities in Marrakech
A hive of activity year round, Marrakech fizzes along with its varied menu of delights to tourists from the world over. As we have covered a number of these in previous posts we thought it would be...
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Five must-see architectural gems of Marrakech
Founded in the 11th century, Marrakech is a city steeped in history, as evidenced by several of its most famous monuments and buildings. Here are five examples of Moroccan architecture in Marrakech...
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Five more places to visit in Marrakech
Last month we published a selection of five of the best-known buildings in Marrakech illustrating different periods of the city’s rich cultural heritage. Here are another five buildings, monuments and...
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One hump not two – a dromedary ride in Marrakech
If on a quest for the exotic and evocative you simply cannot pass up the opportunity to ‘sail’ through the Marrakech desert on one of its most mysterious ‘ships’. Located in the north-east corner of...
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The Saadian Tombs in Marrakech
If you’re looking to absorb some history on your visit to Marrakech, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions is the Saadian Tombs, the final resting place of the rulers and other members of...
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Art in Marrakech – Matisse Art Gallery
Marrakech is a city rich in historic art and culture but one of the best galleries of contemporary art is the Matisse Art Gallery situated along the Passage Ghandouri (number 43, off 61 Rue...
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Visit the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech
Visit the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech Amid the frenetic buzz of Marrakech one can still find pockets of tranquil serenity in sharp contrast to the heat and pace of the city all around. One such oasis...
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Visiting the tanneries in Marrakech – why you should do it
The ancient Marrakech tannery where the raw material for fine leather gods is produced is a magnetic draw for tourists because the experience is as fascinating as the smell is pungent. Some might warn...
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The Place Jemaa El Fna
Like most of Morocco’s cities, Marrakech has two sharply contrasting personalities, in the shape of the modern, commercial quarter of Guéliz and the original walled medina. One of five Moroccan medinas...
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4 Great Places for Kids in Marrakech
While historic sites and monuments, stately gardens and the delights of shopping in the souks of Marrakech may appeal to adults, children quickly tire of admiring Berber carpets, sampling spices...
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The 7 Delights of a Trip to the Cascades d’Ouzoud
Situated within the Grand Atlas province of Azilal, some 150 km to the north-east of Marrakech, the Cascades d’Ouzoud are more than simple waterfalls. Surrounding Region The journey from Marrakech to...
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What’s on in Marrakech – March and April 2014
Springtime is the idea time of year to visit Marrakech when temperatures average an idyllic 26° with more than 8 sunshine hours per day and just the occasional light shower to keep vegetation fresh...
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Marathon des Sables 2014 – The toughest footrace on Earth
While the ‘Marathon des Sables’ is not directly associated with Marrakech (it takes place beyond the Atlas in the Souss-Massa-Draa area close to Ouarzazate) it has become a major annual event in...
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