Marrakech (Morocco)

I decided this summer to go on a proper holiday somewhere as I hadn't had a real break for a long while. I didn't have a location in mind and through various twists and turns I have recently returned from a relaxing, although very hot, week in Marrakech (for a very reasonable price). I will share some of my experiences in that city in the hope that it may be of use to you when you are trying to decide where to go on holiday. Marrakech is a city in the North African Kingdom of Morocco located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, approximately 3 hours flight from the UK. It is a mainly Muslim city to that end female tourists are advised that it is considered ...  Read the complete review

Marrakech has always been high up on my list of places to visit, so earlier this year I packed my bags and set off with a friend to explore the city. We flew with easyjet from London Gatwick to Marrakech Menara airport, convinently located around 15 minutes taxi ride from central Marrakech. Morrocco has a closed currency system meaning that Morrocan Dirhams cannot be brought into the country or taken out. There are Bureau de Changes located throughout the city and they accept most major currencies including pounds and euros. The two main languages are French and Arabic, although English is widely spoken along with many other languages. A word ...  Read the complete review

I went to Marrakech in Morocco as part of my trecking holiday. Having flown in to the Marrakech airport from Gatwick I noticed a sudden change in temperatures! When I went there I found that whilst it was very hot, being around the 30 degrees to 40 degrees mark it wasn't humid so it didn't really feel as hot as it was. Marrakech is definately one of my favourite cities as it really does have so much to offer. The shops in the main central market are full of charm and it really is just a wonderful place to be. Unlike in England, the markets have these mopeds that go really quickly around! I must also warn you that if you are a westerner like me then you will ...  Read the complete review

It's your first morning in Marrakech. You're sitting at a café in the Djemaa el Fna, soaking up the sunshine and the atmosphere while you plan your sight-seeing. I'd like to think you'd decided to start at the Djemaa el Fna by reason of having read my recent review*, but probably you would have found your way there anyway. Most visitors do. It's well known as the central square and hub of activity in the Medina, Marrakech's old town, and a sight worth seeing in itself. By no means the only sight worth seeing, though; Marrakech is full of them. It needs to be. These days, tourism is Marrakech's main industry. For a city set in flat countryside a hundred miles ...  Read the complete review

I'm afraid to say that my feelings about Marrakech are not, as most of the reviews I read, that positive. I have wanted to visit Morocco for many years - thanks to films such as Hideous Kinky, travel literature and a fondness for Morrocan lamps! In April I took a week's holiday to Marrakech with my partner, choosing to stay in a traditional Riad to have a "real" Marrakech experience! The Riad (Riad Douzi, in the Medina) was beautiful, with a stunning central courtyard and beautifully decorated rooms. Our hosts were also very friendly indeed, and kept us supplied with mint tea and breakfast. However, the town itself was quite a culture shock, particularly as to ...  Read the complete review