It is the most important purchase of the year for most Marrakchi families. And one that many of them struggle to afford. Too many people take out a credit to pay for a sheep that they will kill on the day of Eid Al Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. And the country markets are booming. […]
People often ask me what is the biggest change I’ve noticed in Marrakech since I arrived some years ago. My answer sometimes surprises – English in Marrakech is now spoken everywhere. When I arrived this was patently not the case. In hotels as in the souks, the first words spoken to visitors were always in […]
Marrakech really is a tale of two cities. The impressive ramparts that encircle the old Medina serve as a defining arbiter of the city’s urban identity. Within the walls lies a sprawling medaieval town of sinuous alleyways, historic Mosques, grand old Riads and bustling market places. Outside is a modern, thriving city first developed under […]
Take a Scooter Ride in Marrakech Medina with me as I show you round the souks from the back of my scooter… And fall in love with this incredible environment as I did when I moved here all those years ago. Enjoy the sensuality of the narrow streets, the throngs of people, the noise and […]
Dar Cherifa is a true Medina Masterpiece. One of the great Riads in Marrakech. I went for a cup of tea there yesterday and I’m always amazed by the architectural refinement of this 16th Century jewel. It lies in the Mouassine quarter at the heart of the great Souks. Restored in 2000 by the owner, […]