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Marrakech Events in March 2019

Marrakech Events in March 2019

Mild, sunny and with a host of exciting events, March is the perfect time to visit the Ochre City. Here we take a brief look at weather prospects and some of the top Marrakech events during March 2019...

08 February 2019 Read more
Skiing in Morocco

Skiing in Morocco

Skiing may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering a visit to Marrakech, but the proximity of the Oukaïmeden Resort in the High Atlas makes skiing in Morocco a very real and exciti...

05 February 2019 Read more
Top Ways to Get Around in Marrakech

Top Ways to Get Around in Marrakech

There are many ways to explore the city not only on foot or by bike (of which, as in most modern cities, there are plenty for hire, in central locations) but also by motor scooter, taxi (petit or gran...

08 January 2019 Read more
Top Marrakech Events in December

Top Marrakech Events in December

Marrakech may be a little cooler in December but there’s still plenty of sunshine (nearly seven hours of it per day, on average, with maximum daily temperatures hovering around 18 degrees) and youâ€...

14 November 2018 Read more
NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS - MOROCCAN STYLE!

NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS - MOROCCAN STYLE!

Increasing numbers of people are choosing to get away on a short break at Christmas and/or New Year – and there are plenty of good reasons for doing so, not least for the prospect of swapping invari...

25 October 2018 Read more
Exploring the Souks of Marrakech

Exploring the Souks of Marrakech

Marrakech is a city that fills the senses to overflowing, the experience being at its most vivid in the souks of the medina. Here you’ll be struck by the sensuous touch of locally cured and crafted ...

18 October 2018 Read more
More October Events in Marrakech

More October Events in Marrakech

The Ochre City’s exciting event calendar is continually added to, so here are a few more October events in Marrakech you may want to add to your itinerary when visiting this month…

28 September 2018 Read more
Traditional Moroccan Dishes: Matbucha (Moroccan Tomato Salad)

Traditional Moroccan Dishes: Matbucha (Moroccan Tomato Salad)

Deliciously tasty, especially when served cold with fresh, warm pitta or crusty bread, Matbucha is a typical example of a traditional Moroccan dish that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a sauce or...

28 September 2018 Read more
Marrakech in October 2018

Marrakech in October 2018

As autumn dawns in the Ochre City, October temperatures will drop to an average of around 21ËšC. Rainfall returns to the pre-summer figure of 4 days per month but visitors can still look forward to pl...

11 September 2018 Read more
Marrakech in September 2018

Marrakech in September 2018

While temperatures dip a little at this time of year, compared with the heat of high summer, September is still very warm with night-time lows of around 20ËšC and day-time highs of 33ËšC. Around eight...

30 August 2018 Read more
The Top 10 Marrakech Internet Cafes

The Top 10 Marrakech Internet Cafes

Inexpensive to use and widely available, cyber cafés in Marrakech make staying connected easy, if you prefer not to rely solely on your mobile's roaming data access, and are especially useful if you ...

16 August 2018 Read more
Gardens of Marrakech

Gardens of Marrakech

The gardens of Marrakech are noted for their freshness and tranquillity, in marked contrast to the heat and noise of the city streets. While the gardens of Majorelle, Menara and Agdal are the best kno...

14 July 2018 Read more
Traditional Moroccan Dishes - Hout Quari

Traditional Moroccan Dishes - Hout Quari

Hout Quari is a relatively unfamiliar dish but a tasty example of fast food, Moroccan style. Here's how to make this delicious 'sardine ball sandwich'.

14 July 2018 Read more
Day Trips from Marrakech | Day Trip to Ilmil & Armoud

Day Trips from Marrakech | Day Trip to Ilmil & Armoud

During spring and early summer one of the most popular day excursions from Marrakech is the trip south to Imlil and Armound in the Atlas Mountains for the chance to admire some spectacular scenery and...

13 July 2018 Read more
Marrakech Festivals & Events - June 2018

Marrakech Festivals & Events - June 2018

Marrakech really starts heating up at this time of year when daytime temperatures in the ochre city range, typically, between 25° and 35° and visitors can expect as many as twelve hours of sunshine ...

12 July 2018 Read more
May 2018 Events in Marrakech

May 2018 Events in Marrakech

As summer approaches, May sees ever rising temperatures (typically 20° to 30°), longer days and excellent sunshine hours (an average ten hrs/day) and very little rain. Major events for locals are La...

01 April 2018 Read more
April 2018 Events in Marrakech

April 2018 Events in Marrakech

With its glorious late-spring climate, April sees ever increasing temperatures, up to 10 hours of sunshine each day, very little rain and spectacular displays of bougainvillea, hibiscus and other flow...

01 March 2018 Read more
Six Must-Try Moroccan Dishes

Six Must-Try Moroccan Dishes

A visit to Marrakech is not complete until you’ve sampled at least a few of the delicious traditional Moroccan dishes served all over the Ochre City. Here are some of our favourite must-try Moroccan...

07 December 2017 Read more
Marrakech January Events

Marrakech January Events

If you prefer to avoid crowds and sweltering heat, you should seriously consider visiting Marrakech in January. Temperatures are mild enough to be pleasant (4 - 18 degrees), there is plenty of sunshin...

21 November 2017 Read more
Marrakech in November 2017 Events

Marrakech in November 2017 Events

Although, statistically, November is the year’s wettest month in Morocco, those visiting Marrakech in November will find that it’s still significantly milder and much less wet than in most of Euro...

13 November 2017 Read more