There is a buzz about Marrakech that has always made me love this great city. From the moment I emerge from the airport to be greeted by Hassan, our taxi driver, to being driven down to Rue Dar El Bacha near Mouassine, and its great antique and jewelry shops, to slowly walking towards our house in Sidi Abdel Aziz, I just have a great sense of excitement. Walking through the streets with occasional nods of recognition, passing Dar Donab, the new Spa, and walking past the small shops with no supermarket in sight. The hussle and bustle, moped hazard at times, the walnut caskets, the awful paintings on display everywhere and online food at every corner. And then I turn into our derb, and I start to feel at home. A nook and cranny everywhere, I look and see and sometimes stare. And then I’m home, my room awaits, the pool looks fresh, just totally idyllic. The wine has been chilled, and I start to chill out, listening to old CDs, supping wine and feeling at home. I just love Marrakech.
December 15th, 2011
December 15th, 2011
The Atlas Mountains span a northern stretch of Africa extending about 2,350 km through Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The Atlas mountains separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. The local population of the Atlas Mountains are mainly Berber tribes in Morocco.
We offer a variety of trips to the Atlas mountains. Seen from Marrakech in winter, the beauty of the snow-capped mountains seem unreal and distant, and yet they are totally accessible. With tours priced from €65 per person. The Ouzoud Falls of the Atlas are spectacular at times.
We offer Berber trails, a mountain climb with guide or just trekking by the Toubkal.
December 15th, 2011
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Riad Marrakesh: When staying in Marrakesh one can get a greater sense of the city if you stay in a riad in Marrakech medina. A riad is a house with an interior garden. The word riad comes from the Arabian term for garden, ryad. The beginnings of riad architecture in Morocco were an adaption of the Roman villa. When the Almoravids conquered Spain in the 11th century they sent artisans from Spain to Morocco to work on monuments, and with them came the idea of arranging the rooms of the house around the central open-air courtyard. The Marrakech riads are meant to be focused inwards and enable family privacy as well as protection from the weather (both hot and cold) in Morocco. This inward focus is also expressed in the lack of large windows on the exterior walls of the Marrakech riads, although in reality this is probably more because all of the riads are intertwined, and few have many walls that look outwards. What most tourists find extraordinary is the walk through a labyrinthe of narrow roads (Derbs) and alleyways, often somewhat grubby, and generally expect the worst. Some also fear that they are being led into a dark alley to be robbed, although Marrakech is very safe for tourists in general, and then just as these fears reach a peak they are led into some of the most glorious houses you will ever stay in. The contrast from the outside derbs or alleyways, and the magnificent entrance or interior that awaits you leads to a major transitional experience, and encourages reflection because all of the rooms open into the central garden (ryad). The central garden of many traditional ryads often has an orange or lemon tree, a fountain, and with European refurbishment, many also have plunge pools in which you can cool your feet whilst supping a glass of wine. The walls of the riads are covered with tadelakt (a very smooth plaster that is shiny when new) or zellige tiles. When booking a riad in Marrakech you should look at the number of rooms available other than just bedrooms. Some riads in Marrakesh try and cram as many bedrooms as possible into the house to maximise income, and pay scant attention to space for clients. Others, however provide ample space for clients. For example, Darhani (which means house of tranquility) provides plenty of space. Although Darhani only has four bedrooms, it also has a sitting room, the blue room with two sofas overlooking the courtyard pool, an Indian room which has a large Indian day bed, and sofa to while away the afternoon while reading in the shade, as well as a large terrace and a tent to hide away from the sun, or drink whilst listening to CDs in the evening, or loungers for sun worshippers, and a separate dining room with a piano and guitar for the musically inclined. In other words there is a separate space for each and every bedroom in the riad. Some ryads in Marrakech that we have stayed in have only a dining room and a terrace in which to relax so beware!!
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January 28th, 2010
Calling all adventurers – One of the riads that we feature, Riad ZamZam is offering a retreat inclusive of yoga, reiki, Medina Tour, Marrakech Desert, walking in the Atlas Mountains and Spa with massage and hammam. Come and explore the exciting Medina and souks where Emma will help you purchase some special handcrafted goods.
Enjoy the energy of the Atlas and beautiful surrounds of Kasbah Toubkal where we will stop for lunch. Chill out in the Marrakech Desert with the spectacular back drop of the Atlas, dine under the stars in a traditional Berber Tent. Phone Hipmarrakech or hipmorocco on +44 208 816 7065 for more information.
Aisha will be leading the yoga, it is suitable for all levels and not only loosens your body and flow of energy but detoxes through the breathing. Rebecca Hutley is our Reiki Master visiting us from Spain to do the retreat. You will find her Reiki truly life changing.
January 2nd, 2010
Both Hipmarrakech and Hipmorocco as well as many of our riads in Marrakech offer a variety of services for clients. All Marrakech riads will be able to organise a tour guide to take you around Marrakesh. In our experience some guides are good and some are awful. Decide what you want to see before hand, and if you do not wish to be taken to a carpet shop then you should say so and be firm. I think it is good to be taken around the souks by a guide, as these are a maze, and you can get easily lost, and miss some of the most exciting parts such as the metal souks.
Moroccan tours (e.g. to the deserts or Atlas mountains, as well as car hire are best arranged through Amanda at www.hipmarrakech.com or www.hipmorocco.com before you travel. Hipmarrakech and Hipmorocco can also advise you on Golfing sites and costs, and make bookings on your behalf.
One of our riads in Marrakech offer Yoga and Reiki Retreats (see Riad ZamZam http://www.hipmarrakech.com/riad.php?id=115, and ask Amanda) at very affordable prices (see below). Last minute tailor made tours of surrounding areas of Morocco such as the Atlas mountains can be organised by some riads (e.g. Dar Charkia, see http://www.hipmarrakech.com/riad.php?id=81). Some riads in Marrakech also offer cooking classes and shopping trips.
Some Marrakesh riads also organise ballooning, white water rafting, Raid Buggy driving (driving licence required), Go Karting, Camel and Horse riding just outside Marrakesh, however, we must stress that Hipmarrakech.Com Ltd takes No liability for these activities.
All riads can organise parties, DJs, singers and Belly dancers, but you need to ask in advance or you may be disappointed.
What do our individual Marrakech Riads offer that is special?
Dar Charkia is run by Lisa and Michael, and who pride themselves on offering a personalised service with a thorough information chat on Marrakech on your arrival and an annotated map for each client. See
http://www.hipmarrakech.com/riad.php?id=81
Dar Charkia is building up a reputation for its personalised shopping tours. Thus, Lisa will either organise or take you on a tour herself to a variety of reputable establishments. They also have arrangements with a number of merchants in the souks who give Dar Charkia clients reduced prices (ie. probably real prices, my comment) and then you do not need to haggle. Frommers 2010 guide to Morocco has a page of “Lisa’s shopping tips” so they seem to have built up a good reputation. There is a retail therapy sheet with all of Dar Charkias’s recommendations in each of the rooms. (My comment, I am not sure what retail therapy involves, but being Male I like it to be brief!!).
Dar Charkia also work with a British lady/guide who has been here for 12 years and knows the country inside out. She organises tailor made tours for the entire country and will tailor her tours to any budget. Dar Charkia recently had clients recently who wanted to sleep for 1 night under the stars in the atlas and she arranged this at the last minute for them – other clients of theirs had an imperial city tour with her and then went deep into the desert with her.
Dar Charkia and also Darhani offer vegetarian menus at their house. Darhani have offered a vegetarian menu since they opened 5 years ago or more (their cook is vegetarian and so she has created a variety of nice dishes rather than substitute dishes that she likes). However, what is unique, and I was not aware of this until I saw the submitted blog is that Dar Charkia have arranged with several restaurants in Marrakech that Dar Charkia can order a vegetarian version of most items on their menus. I think this is an excellent idea since most restaurants only offer Couscous aux sept legumes as the vegetarian option, and it is such a boring dish to my mind ( am not vegetarian but rarely eat meat).
Dar Charkia http://www.hipmarrakech.com/riad.php?id=81 can also organise ballooning, white water rafting, raid buggy driving, camel and horse riding and a full concierge service. Dar Charkia work with two particular cookery schools and can organise a great day cooking at very competitive prices.
Dar Charkia can also organise belly dancing classes!! For Males in their late forties to mid fifties this last class has to be for you!! Yesterday I saw Glenn Tilbrook, a very good friend of mine who wrote the music for the group Squeeze and who were quite successful with a variety of hits such as Tempted, Up the Junction, Cool for Cats etc. Anyway and this is where I digress from Marrakesh, I saw him perform at Blackheath Concert Halls just before Christmas, and as he played a Jimi Hendrix number with his guitar behind his back whilst playing solo (I was gobsmacked actually at his skill, but don’t tell Glenn that) he said to the audience “I am desperately trying to keep my tummy in as I play this” , which had me in hysterics (since being middle aged I could understand his dilemma). Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, well apparently fat middle aged men like me can get Belly dancing classes at Dar Charkia. I am not sure that this is what Lisa intended, I think she was thinking of athletic 20-30 year old females. If you have any enquiries about Dar Charkia please call Amanda on 0208 816 7065 or email us on info@hipmarrakech.com.
January 2nd, 2010
We offer several main advantages over booking directly with a Marrakech riad or hotel.
Firstly the price we offer is the same price that is available if you book directly.
Secondly, and foremost is that by being a UK limited company (hipmarrakech.com Ltd), we offer you protection against riads who are not up to standard, who double book and leave you stranded, and against overcharging. Thus, if a riad is not up to standard when you arrive (and this is rare, but has happened), we will organise at no extra cost for you to be moved. If we have repeated problems with a Marrakech riad we remove them from our website. Once a riad contacted us a week before New Year when all the riads in Marrakesh were fully booked to say they had double booked for one of our clients. We insisted that they accommodate our client, and the riad had a choice of either upsetting a client who had booked independently, or ourselves, who make bookings with them every week. It was a no brainer!! Occasionally clients have a problem understanding their bill or think they have been overcharged. Again this is rare. But does happen and we rectify the problem without hassle or inconvenience to the client.
Thirdly, you can get easy and readily available advice over the phone on all of our riads in Marrakech or Morocco from Amanda. If we think you are booking a very limited itinerary (e.g. it is secluded and nice for 3 days but not for 2 weeks!) we will advise you to think again. We also offer advice on a much greater variety of options open to you. For example, we will never recommend that you hire a car when it is probably better to take a long taxi ride.
Fourthly and finally, you will generally get a much more rapid response from us. We operate almost 363 days of the year and will often respond late at night. We will offer online booking for most of our riads from March 2010.
December 26th, 2009
Riad Marrakech: When staying in Marrakesh one can get a greater sense of the city if you stay in a riad in Marrakech medina. A riad is a house with an interior garden. The word riad comes from the Arabian term for garden, ryad.
The beginnings of riad architecture in Morocco were an adaption of the Roman villa. When the Almoravids conquered Spain in the 11th century they sent artisans from Spain to Morocco to work on monuments, and with them came the idea of arranging the rooms of the house around the central open-air courtyard.
The Marrakech riads are meant to be focused inwards and enable family privacy as well as protection from the weather (both hot and cold) in Morocco. This inward focus is also expressed in the lack of large windows on the exterior walls of the Marrakech riads, although in reality this is probably more because all of the riads are intertwined, and few have many walls that look outwards. What most tourists find extraordinary is the walk through a labyrinthe of narrow roads (Derbs) and alleyways, often somewhat grubby, and generally expect the worst. Some also fear that they are being led into a dark alley to be robbed, although Marrakech is very safe for tourists in general, and then just as these fears reach a peak they are led into some of the most glorious houses you will ever stay in. The contrast from the outside derbs or alleyways, and the magnificent entrance or interior that awaits you leads to a major transitional experience, and encourages reflection because all of the rooms open into the central garden (ryad). The central garden of many traditional ryads often has an orange or lemon tree, a fountain, and with European refurbishment, many also have plunge pools in which you can cool your feet whilst supping a glass of wine. The walls of the riads are covered with tadelakt (a very smooth plaster that is shiny when new) or zellige tiles.
When booking a riad in Marrakech you should look at the number of rooms available other than just bedrooms. Some riads in Marrakesh try and cram as many bedrooms as possible into the house to maximise income, and pay scant attention to space for clients. Others, however provide ample space for clients. For example, Darhani (which means house of tranquility) provides plenty of space. Although Darhani only has four bedrooms, it also has a sitting room, the blue room with two sofas overlooking the courtyard pool, an Indian room which has a large Indian day bed, and sofa to while away the afternoon while reading in the shade, as well as a large terrace and a tent to hide away from the sun, or drink whilst listening to CDs in the evening, or loungers for sun worshippers, and a separate dining room with a piano and guitar for the musically inclined. In other words there is a separate space for each and every bedroom in the riad. Some ryads in Marrakech that we have stayed in have only a dining room and a terrace in which to relax so beware!!
December 19th, 2009
What is the local currency and exchange rate? The local currency is the Moroccan dirham. The current exchange rate is around 12.7 dhs per £sterling. For euros it is about 11 euros per 100 dhs. Exchange rates can found on http://www.xe.com or
http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi?Amount=1&From=GBP&To=MAD&image.x=40&image.y=11
You cannot buy dirhams (dhs) until you arrive in Morocco. Some travel exchange units at UK airports offer dirhams but the rate of exchange is generally very poor. There is an exchange booth on arrival at the airport, but it is easier to just use an ATM machine. There are at least two ATM machines at the airport, just past the customs exit. There are many cash machines around or near the Jemaa El Fna. Most banks limit you to either 4000 or 6000 dhs (~£320 to £480 respectively).
Do I need a Visa? UK Nationals do not need a visa. All nationals need at least 6 months current on their passport before their projected departure date. You will be given an entry number stamped in your passport which you will need when you register at the riad or hotel. The following passport holders (UK, EU, USA, Australia and New Zealand) do not need a visa, but it is advisable to check, and we accept no responsibility if this information changes before you arrive. You can check the Moroccan embassy website on http://morocco.embassyhomepage.com/
How far is the airport from Marrakesh? It takes 15 minutes to get to the centre of Marrakech. It costs about 100 dhs in a petit taxi (small taxi which takes up to 3 people) and about 150 dhs in a grand taxi (Beige Mercedes, takes up to 5 people).
How far is the airport from Fez? It takes about 20-30 minutes to get to Fes or Fez from the airport. I cannot recall the cost, but I guess it is probably also about 100 dhs in a petit taxi (<3 people) and 150 dhs in a grand taxi (4-5 people).
If I fly to Casablanca, how long does it take to drive to Marrakech and how much does it cost? It takes about 3 to 3.5 hours and you will need to get a grand taxi regardless of the number of people. It will cost around 1000 dhs.
If I fly to Casablanca, how long does it take to drive to Fes? It takes about 3.5 to 4 hours and you will need to get a grand taxi regardless of the number of people. It will cost around 1200 dhs.
How long does it take to drive from Marrakech to Essaouira? It takes about 3 hours and you will need to get a grand taxi regardless of the number of people. It will cost around 800 – 900 dhs.
How long does it take to drive from Marrakech to Agadir? It takes about 4 hours and you will need to get a grand taxi regardless of the number of people. It will cost around 1200 dhs.
Can I use my mobile phone? You will need to make sure that you have activated your phone for use abroad, but yes, mobile phones work in Morrocco and reception is generally good.
What is the temperature in Morocco when I am travelling? This of course depends on when you are travelling, but in general most days throughout the year are sunny, at least in Marrakesh, but in winter it is cold at night. By day, in winter you may need a jacket or an extra layer, although often this is not necessary, but at night, you will need extra insulation. It can be very hot in summer months (July and August) although the heat is generally dry rather than humid. Even in very hot times it is generally comfortable to walk around the medina since the walls are high and you are shielded from the sun. It is dangerous to sunbathe in summer months as it can get very hot, so beware of fallin asleep on the terrace of your riad in the medina or hotel in Marrakesh. The link for average temperatures in Morocco can be found on: http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/city.php3?c=MA&refer=
The forecast of weather can be found on:-
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/126?&search=marrakech&itemsPerPage=10®ion=world
Can I buy alcohol? Many riads and hotels sell alcohol, although there are no bars except clubs that sell alcohol. Most restaurants of quality sell alcohol. There is one café on Mohamed V, the main street through Gueliz that sells alcohol, but the name escapes me, so if you know the name please email me
Is it safe to walk around the streets at night? Generally it is very safe in Marrakech and Fes, or indeed any of the cities in Morocco. This is partly because there are many plain clothed policemen around whose main function is to prevent harassment of tourists. As in any city in the world, just be sensible.
What is the electrical voltage and will I be able to charge my mobile of my laptop? The voltage is 220V ac, and so yes there is no problem with any appliance. You will need an EU adaptor (two round pins).
What is the dress code? Please be aware that you are in a Muslim country and dress sensibly. Women should refrain from showing too much, as they will be pestered and will cause offence to some people. Women do not need to wear a head scarf, but it is inadvisable to walk around the streets in a bikini, although bikinis are fine at the various swim resorts or clubs around Marrakech.
What are the opening hours of the shops and souks? Shops are generally open in the medina all week from 0900 to 1900 except Friday 0900 to 1200 and 1600 to 1900. In the new part of town, Guéliz, shops open Monday to Saturday from 0900 to 1230 and 1530 to 1900. Many, but not all shops close for lunch, and some close on Friday. Many shops in the souks remain open on Sunday and public holidays.
Can I claim back tax paid on goods? No, unfortunately there is no provision for tourists to reclaim any sales tax or VAT on goods that they buy.
September 18th, 2009
Marrakesh is an exotic city buzzing with life set against the backdrop of the magnificent Atlas Mountains. Marrakech is a place which floods the senses with strange and overwhelming sights, sounds and smells, casting a heady spell over the unsuspecting traveller. It is the place where Arabia meets Africa. Marrakech. has many wonders for the first time visitor. There are many places to visit in Marrakech and some of the most amazing restaurants in terms of décor, style and food. Some of the most popular places are listed below:
The Koutoubia mosque is one of Marrakeshs’ landmarks. It is approximately 221 feet high, and is the largest mosque in Marrakech, Morocco. The minaret of the mosque was completed at around 1195. The mosque is named after the arabic word for library, since it was orignally used as a library and a mosque. There are 6 rooms inside the minaret, with a wooden scaffold at the top of the tower to assist the deaf by showing when prayers begin. It is built in a traditional Almohad style and the tower is adorned with four copper globes. According to legend, the globes were originally made of gold, and there were supposed to have been only three globes. The fourth globe is said to have been donated by the wife of Yacoub el-Mansour as dispensation for her failure to keep the fast for one day during the month of Ramadan, with her gold jewelry being melted down to provide the gold to cover the fourth globe.
It is just a beautiful mosque, and the best time to photograph it in all its glory is at sunset. The mosque is not open to non-muslims. However, it is always nice to walk around the outside as there is so much to see.
The Majorelle Gardens are a must see for all visitors to Marrakesh. They are beautiful with lots of nooks and crannies, and often exhibit a marvellous sense of tranquility. They were the creation of Jacques Majorelle, who was born in 1886 in Nancy (France). Jacques Majorelle was the son of the celebrated art nouveau furniture designer Louis Majorelle, and studied art at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and later at the Academie Julian in Paris. Jacques Majorelle settled in Marrakech in 1919, where he worked as an artist and soon purchased the area which was to become the Majorelle gardens. And although Majorelle’s orientalist watercolors are largely forgotten, many are preserved in the villa’s collection held within the garden which he created in 1924, and opened to the public in 1947. The Majorelle Gardens are now considered to be his greatest masterpiece, and hosts more than 15 bird species, which can be found only in this area of North Africa. The special shade of bold cobalt blue which he used extensively in the garden and its buildings is named after him majorelle blue.
Following a car accident, Jacques Majorelle returned to france, where he died in 1962. In 1980 Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent purchased the garden and restored it to its former glory. The garden now also houses the Islamic Art Museum of Marrakech, which shelters the magnificent Islamic art collection of Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent as well as ceramics, jewelry, and paintings by Majorelle. After Yves Saint Laurent died in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the Majorelle Gardens.
The gates or Babs of Marrakesh. There are 19 Babs of Marrakech. Bab Agnaou was built in the 12th century in the time of the Almohad dynasty. Bab Khemis is famous for it’s Thursday market. Bab means gate and Khemis means Thursday. If you are looking for cheap antiques or old doors than look at Bab Khemis. It is most well known for it’s market. I must say I thought this Market was open every day and that has been my experience, although technically it is apparently only open on Thursdays, but I think you disregard that last remark as it does not ring true. Bab Laksour is a convenient place to be dropped off for the souks, and is also near to Vanessa Branson’s Riad El Fenn, as well as the renowned restaurant Le Tobsil. When staying in a Marrakech riad, find oput your nearest Bab, as taxi drivers know every gate in Marrakech.
The Marrakech Souks are mainly or technically only in the northern part of the medina of Marrakesh (i.e. north of the Jemaa El Fna), although to tourists they are everywhere in the medina, both north and south. The souks are a labyrinthine network of alley ways or derbs with market stools or shops. They tend to be divided into categories such as shoes, metal, cloths etc. To the western eye, one wonders why anyone selling shoes would want to set up shop next to forty other shops selling shoes, and I still ponder this question. It is probably some local ruling, and yet one does find oddities amongst the herd. It is nice to simply amble through the souks, although we always recommend getting a good guide (hipmarrakech.com can advise on this). The souks are generally open from about 9 or 10am til between 7-9pm.
However, when shopping with a guide, you have to understand that they often get a cut of whatever you buy (maybe 5-10%), but there again if you find something you want, you are unlikely to find it again the next day, so just accept the way things are, providing the price is right for you. You MUST always barter. In the west we are not used to bartering. And also, we are not used to shop keepers assuming that if you ask the price you may just be curious than being a serious buyer of sorts. If you like something, decide how much you would be prepared to pay and, after asking the price, and assuming it is being offered at a stupid price, offer between one third to 50% of the maximum price you would be prepared to pay, and take it from there. Do not go above what you are prepared to pay. If you ask the price first without thinking, go at 20% or one fifth of the asking price and see what happens. You will see amazing hystrionics, but if they want to sell they will come back. Just be hard and firm. I remember bartering for three hours to buy some antique door latches, but I got a damn good price!! You won’t have that time to be honest, but don’t be ripped off. The only MUST SEE souk is the metal souks. If you walk into the souks from Rue Dar El Bacha they are to your left as you get into the souks properly. I was mesmerised when I first saw them, and everytime I go there I am just spellbound.
Calèches in Marrakech are horse-drawn carriages that hold four to five people. They are a great way to reach your dinner destination or have a relaxing tour of the town. Young children love them, and older children are just embarrassed, if you know what we mean. They are also ideal to visiting the Majorelle gardens or the Menara and Agdal gardens.
Beware, and always agree on a price before you start your ride. In general it costs about 120-180 dhs per ride. Trips to the Palmerie and around the ramparts might cost 200-300 Dhs. The actual price to Moroccans is always lower, but life is too short to try and expect the bargain of the century in Marrakesh. The main pick-up stop is in the medina, along the left side of the street stretching from the Djemâa el Fna to the Koutoubia Mosque.
The Saadian Tombs in Marrakesh were sealed up for centuries, and for various bizarre reasons they were not discovered until 1917. They are situated in the kasbah, an area of the medina, Marrakech. The Saadian tombs in Marrakech date back to the rule of sultan Ahmud al-Mansur (1578-1603), and were built at around the same time as the Ben Youssef Medersa, and are magnificently decorated.
When Moulay Ismail (1672-1727) became ruler in Marrakesh, he destroyed the adjacent Badi Palace but superstition probably kept him from interfering with the burial ground. Instead, he sealed up all the entrances to the Saadian Tombs, and the site remained hidden from view until 1917 when they were apparently discovered during a French aerial survey, and a passageway was built from the side of the Kasbah Mosque. Although how, local people were not curious about what lay behind the walls amazes me. The tombs’ long neglect has ensured their preservation and they have since been fully restored.
The tombs are a major attraction for visitors of Marrakech. The two main mausoleums, with 66 tombs laid out within them and over 100 more outside in the gardens. The first mausoleum, is on the left as you enter, and is the finest of the two. The mausoleum contains the remains of members of the Saadi dynasty. The building is composed of three rooms, the most famous of which contains 12 columns. The second mausoleum is older and was built by Ahmed el Mansour in place of an existing pavilion over the tombs of his mother and the founder of the Saadian dynasty. Scattered around the gardens are the tombs of over 100 more Saadian princes and members of the royal household, including a few Jewish graves. The gravestones are covered in tiles and many have inscriptions from the Koran.
September 18th, 2009
Tel: 024 43 40 60, Gueliz
Owned and run only by women probably one of the best traditional meals you can get in Moroccan cuisine here in Marrakech. Although it had a great reputation, since its move, this seems to be average at best.
