The BK Blog

23 July 2024 Read more
The Marrakech Marathon January 2024

The Marrakech Marathon January 2024

The 34th running of the International Marathon of Marrakech takes place on January 28, 2024. More than 12,000 athletes from around the world are expected to participate in one of the world's most pre...

28 December 2023 Read more
‘Day Pass’ at Les Borjs, Marrakech

‘Day Pass’ at Les Borjs, Marrakech

Visit us at Les Borjs de la Kasbah for a day of sheer self-indulgence and pampering in the peaceful environment of our leisure facility. Chill out by the pool with refreshing drinks and lunch service ...

01 June 2023 Read more
The Cactus Garden

The Cactus Garden

In 1964, Hans Thiemann discovered a location on the northern outskirts of Marrakech where, over decades, he created a remarkable garden to indulge in his passion for cacti.

27 March 2023 Read more
The Water Museum

The Water Museum

Regular visitors to Marrakech looking for something unusual to admire would do well to pay a visit to one of the city’s latest attractions in the shape of the snappily named ‘Musée Mohammed VI po...

27 March 2023 Read more
New Year's Eve at Les Borjs de la Kasbah

New Year's Eve at Les Borjs de la Kasbah

Join us to celebrate the New Year, Moroccan style. The evening consists of a five course gala dinner preceded by cocktails around the pool accompanied by a local folk group and a fire breathing displa...

26 September 2022 Read more
A Dazzling Virtual Reality Show!

A Dazzling Virtual Reality Show!

Situated in the new ‘M Avenue’ commercial centre of Marrakech opened in December 2021, Meydene is a 3,000 m² cultural centre, housing a 400-seat theatre, the first of its kind in Morocco, designe...

03 August 2022 Read more
Astronomical Observatory in Marrakesh

Astronomical Observatory in Marrakesh

Adjoining the Atlas Golf Course, the eponymous Cultural Centre is home to a number of powerful observational instruments (one of them being the largest telescope in Morocco). Open to the public, it ...

18 July 2022 Read more
2 July - formula E returns to Marrakech

2 July - formula E returns to Marrakech

Formula E, officially the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, is a single-seater motorsport championship for electric cars. Consisting of 22 drivers and 11 teams, the championship invites close com...

26 June 2022 Read more
Agafay Desert Music Festival - June 11/12

Agafay Desert Music Festival - June 11/12

The first edition of a unique music festival, Lost Nomads, takes place on June 11th and 12th in the remote but magical surroundings of the Agafay desert, just 40 minutes south west of Marrakech.

30 May 2022 Read more
Good riddance PCR test!

Good riddance PCR test!

Morocco has abolished the requirement of a PCR test to enter its territory in order to encourage the return of foreign...

19 May 2022 Read more
The Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa

The Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Marrakech, this famous koranic school has just reopened to visitors (20th April 2022) after a major programme of renovation.

20 April 2022 Read more
Marrakech du Rire : 15 - 18 June 2022

Marrakech du Rire : 15 - 18 June 2022

The 10th staging of this increasingly popular open-air event (from 15th to 18th June in the El Bahia palace) is hosted, as usual, by comedian and actor, Jamel Debbouze (made famous by the film Amélie...

18 April 2022 Read more
Morocco reopens its borders

Morocco reopens its borders

At the beginning of February, the Moroccan government made the long-anticipated announcement that its national borders would be reopening for tourist and other visitors from 7th February and flights f...

02 February 2022 Read more
The Marrakech Museum of Decorative Arts

The Marrakech Museum of Decorative Arts

A brand new visitor attraction, the Museum of Decorative Arts (Musee des Arts de la Parure) has just opened in the historic Kasbah district of Marrakech.

09 November 2021 Read more
Curfew lifted in Morocco

Curfew lifted in Morocco

Confirming the continued improvement of the health situation in Morocco, the government has announced the lifting of the curfew throughout the country as of this Wednesday 10 November 2021

09 November 2021 Read more
2021 Marathon des Sables

2021 Marathon des Sables

The 35th edition of the legendary Marathon des Sables took place last week. The famous desert race, which runs through the Moroccan Sahara, covers 155 miles (250 kilometres) over seven days, traversin...

20 October 2021 Read more
Rally of Morocco – an event open to trucks, cars and motorbikes

Rally of Morocco – an event open to trucks, cars and motorbikes

Covering more than 2,600 kilometres and challenging riders with over 1,600 kilometres of timed special stages, the 2021 edition of the Rallye du Maroc will be based around the Moroccan town of Zagora,...

18 October 2021 Read more
Marrakesh Marathon

Marrakesh Marathon

One of Morocco's major sporting events with an expected entry of 11,000 competitors from around the world, especially Europe, takes place on 30th January 2022 in the ideal 20+ degree temperatures of ...

04 September 2021 Read more
Hotel Review: Les Borjs de la Kasbah, Marrakesh in Morocco

Hotel Review: Les Borjs de la Kasbah, Marrakesh in Morocco

Marrakesh is a bustling, colourful storm of a city. Its central Djemaa-El-Fna square is filled with snake-charmers, story tellers, and bubbling cauldrons of food.

20 July 2021 Read more