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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 January 2013
Amar Circus 9th-27th January 2013 This well-known traditional circus complete with clowns, acrobats, illusions and animals comes to Marrakech; the venue is at the city gate Bab Jdid. The Marrakech...
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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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Events in Marrakech April 2013
If you’re visiting Marrakech in April 2013, you might be interested in these events: Awaln’art : International Encounters with Art in Public Places, 11-14 April Marrakech is hosting the 7th edition of...
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Football in Marrakech
Moroccans love football. The national team has been kicking some serious derrière over the last few years. The first African, and Arabic, team to win a group series at the World Cup (in 1986), Morocco...
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How to barter in Marrakech
No visit to Marrakech is complete without a visit to the famous souks, a seemingly inescapable maze of open and covered markets selling everything imaginable. And who doesn’t want to obtain a few good...
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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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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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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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Dinner and Equestrian Spectacular in Marrakech
Looking for a fun night out in Marrakech? If so, the Fantasia show might be just the thing. This is a lively visitor attraction a couple of miles out of town in the shape of a tented Moroccan village...
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FIFA Club World Cup 2013 in Morocco
This year marks the 10th anniversary of FIFA’s Club World Cup, the annual event for the world’s top football clubs. Morocco is the host nation in 2013 so if you’re a football fan planning a stay in...
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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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Learn to cook in Marrakech
Marrakech is renowned for its tasty food – terrific tagines, beautiful briwats, fabulous faqqas… traditional breads, Atlantic and Mediterranean fish, locally produced fruit and spices galore! Growing...
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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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