Like I have said before, there is so much to see and do in Marrakech! You can’t leave El Badi Palace off your list, this place is so beautiful! The name actually means ‘Palace of Wonder’ when translated from Arabic. It is located just south of the Medina and is open daily from 9 a.m.…
Tag: Morocco
Souks in Marrakech – Shopping!
Souks
A Souk is the name for an Arab market and something you cannot miss while in Marrakech! These open air markets are bustling with people, motorcycles, carts, and animals. You can find all sorts of treasures in the Souks in Marrakech and part of the fun is really getting lost and seeing what you stumble upon.…
The Saadian Tombs and Earth Cafe
I’m back with more from Marrakech – specifically Saadien’s Tombs! I know the world is in a strange place right now and everyone is at home with a lot of the borders shut. I was actually stuck in Peru for 9 days of quarantine due to the borders closing so fast, but more on that later!…
Marrakech to Essaouira – The Coastal Town
There is a lot to see in Morocco and lots of different landscapes. When we were talking to Tony at the Riad he not only suggested a day trip to the mountains (post here) but also one to the coastal town of Essaouria; if we had time.…
Hot Air Balloon Ride, Marrakech – Atlas Mountains at Sunrise
I have wanted to go on a hot air balloon ride since I was about five years old. My mum gave one to my dad for his birthday one year when I was little. They had an open spot in the basket for one extra person and I wanted to go.…
Into the Mountains…
We set off at 9 a.m. for the mountains. The day trip included driving up to the mountains, stopping at a Berber House, and then hiking to a waterfall in the Ourika Valley. It was all easily arranged through the Riad (house/hotel) where we stayed. The drive is roughly an hour and a half to the waterfall but you stop at about an hour in for a good view of the mountains around you.…
Limoni Cafe and Restaurant
Limoni was recommended to us by Tony (Riad owner). He said it was a nice place to eat and close by, that sounded perfect for our first night! One of the staff booked us a table for that evening and showed us where it was on the map.…