Les Borjs chosen for TV ad location
When the SPAR supermarket chain decided to shoot a commercial in Marrakech for Austrian TV last September Les Borjs de la Kasbah was chosen as one of the locations. A 42 strong Austrian/Moroccan crew ...
22 December 2015 Read more
January 2016 in Marrakech - Climate of Morocco
While winter in much of the northern hemisphere is characterised by cold, wet and often snowy conditions the climate of southern Morocco is comparatively mild, indeed pleasantly warm during a large pa...
21 December 2015 Read more
Arsat Moulay Abdeslam Cyber Park, Marrakech
Located in the heart of Marrakech, alongside Avenue Mohamed V, the main commercial thoroughfare, this eight-hectare historic garden (or arsa) was originally created for Moulay Abdesalam, an 18th centu...
07 December 2015 Read more
Ali Ben Youssef Medersa - a Must for Fans of Historic Architecture
A splendid place to admire traditional Moroccan architecture while unwinding from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Ali Ben Youssef medersa is a must for anyone interested in art, architecture an...
21 November 2015 Read more
New Year 2015 in Marrakech at Les Borjs de la Kasbah
Christmas and New Year celebrations are not generally marked in the Muslim world but special arrangements are always made at Les Borjs where we certainly know how to put on a good party! At the end...
08 October 2015 Read more
Expedia's 'Insiders Select' Award for Les Borjs - Best Hotel in Africa
Les Borjs de la Kasbah has just collected another prestigious award from Expedia, the largest online booking platform in the world, for its achievement in being named not only one of the best small ho...
08 October 2015 Read more
Ras El Hanout - recipe for the finest of Moroccan spice blends
Used mainly by Moroccans in elaborate, celebratory dishes, the aromatic, complex spice blend known as Rass, or Ras El Hanout (literally translated as 'head, or top, of the shop'), is prepared by grind...
21 September 2015 Read more
M'rouzia recipe, a spicy-sweet Moroccan lamb tajine
The M'rouzia is a delicious Moroccan tagine combining lamb, raisins, honey and almonds and a selection of herbs and spices, including Ras El Hanout, to make a deliciously sweet and spicy dish. Here is...
21 August 2015 Read more
Visiting Marrakech - Top Tips for Maximum Enjoyment
Intriguing, atmospheric and filled with a seemingly endless variety of sightseeing options, the city of Marrakech is one of the most tourist friendly destinations in North Africa and, unlike most of i...
08 July 2015 Read more
Les Borjs de la Kasbah enters Trip Advisor Hall of Fame
Having won the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence five years in a row, Les Borjs de la Kasbah has just been awarded a further accolade entry into the TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame".
22 June 2015 Read more
Visit the Enchanting Valley of Roses
While in Marrakech you should consider setting aside a day to visit the fortified village of Kalaa M'Goun (or Kelaat M'Gouna) in the picturesque, aptly-named and fragrant "Rose Valley".
27 May 2015 Read more
Exploring the Marrakech Souks
To first-time visitors, the labyrinthine Marrakech souks will seem like a bewildering warren of narrow passageways, impossible to navigate. There is, however, some simple advice for negotiating your w...
22 April 2015 Read more
Koutoubia Mosque , a major Marrakech landmark
The Koutoubia Mosque, one of Morocco's largest, in the centre of Marrakech was built in 1158 by the Almohads, one of the country's great imperial cities.
08 April 2015 Read more
Visiting Marrakech in March
With lots of sunshine (8 hours per day, on average), temperatures ranging from 11 to 25 degrees and gardens bursting out with the spectacle of spring flowers, March is a wonderful month to visit Marra...
11 February 2015 Read more
Marrakech - cultural events in February
Part of Moroccan tradition and heritage, the lively, uplifting Dakka Marrakchia Festival has been passed down from generation to generation for more than a thousand years. Offering visitors a rare gli...
05 January 2015 Read more