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Events in Marrakech: December 2011 through February 2012
Marrakech Events December 2011 International Marrakech Film Festival 2011 – firmly established in the local calendar, this is the main event for December in Marrakech. Attracting ‘A list’ stars, it is...
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The Beginners Guide to Marrakech
To start your Moroccan experience, you must first find a place to stay. There is a huge variety of accommodation in Marrakech and with such a large choice from large luxury hotels down to four to eight...
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10 things you need to know about Marrakech
The wonderfully exotic Moroccan city of Marrakech offers so much as a short holiday destination, from reliable year-round temperatures (ideal from mid February to end April) and mouth-watering local...
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Is Morocco a safe country to visit? Tourism in Morocco – business as usual
During turbulent times in volatile countries overseas there are moments when the interests of many of us are not best served by the world’s news media. To judge by numerous headlines, one could be...
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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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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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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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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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Marrakech Weather
“What’s the weather like in Marrakech?” It’s the question most frequently asked of those in the leisure and travel business. Seldom an easy question to answer with certainty at the best of times, it’s...
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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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Money exchange in Morocco
The unit of currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham – the Dirham is used in several Arab states, hence the contextual prefix. The Dirham, designated as MAD or Dhs, is comprised of 100 centimes;...
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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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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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The Benefits of Hammams
Marrakech, like most places in the Arab world, is renowned for its traditional hammams. No visit to Marrakech is complete until you have experienced the delights and benefits of these time-honoured...
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What’s on in Marrakech – March and April 2014
Springtime is the ideal 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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Exchange Rates Favour Morocco
Having risen against most currencies during 2013, the Moroccan Dirham (MAD) has eased by some 8% during the past few months and is currently fluctuating at around MAD 13.45* to the pound sterling and...
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The Marrakech Museum of Moroccan Art – Musée Dar Si Said
Located in a 19th century palace, the Musée Dar Si Said is regarded as one of Morocco’s most eloquent tributes to the skills of its master craftsmen. Surrounding a splendid courtyard filled with shady...
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‘Ludiparc’ – a Marrakech Adventure Park Kids will Love
For younger kids even the most fascinating cultural and architectural sites will soon lose their interest. We recently wrote about four recreational attractions for kids in Marrakech and here’s...
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