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Why Rural Ourika Valley Morocco is a Great Escape from Urban Marrakesh

Shobha — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 07:00:02 +0000

In Marrakech, you can see the Atlas Mountains hovering in the distance. I have always heard how beautiful the Ourika Valley Atlas Mountains were and my interest was piqued. So we tore the kids away from the hotel pool and hired a guide to drive us for an Ourika Valley tour. He took us to the...

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Fall in Love With Jardin Majorelle

Shobha — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 09:33:33 +0000

Hidden away down a side street and behind an unassuming wall in Marrakech is a peaceful garden oasis very unlike the hustle and bustle of the rest of the city. Fear not, you’ll find it though because outside the walls are the usual taxis and hawkers that mark any tourist spot in this city. Escape...

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Funky Cool Marrakech Medina

Shobha — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 07:15:12 +0000

Marrakech has the largest collection of souks in Morocco which are justly famous for their exotic wares. The souks were traditionally (and still are) separated according to the items being made and sold, for example, leather goods, slippers, spices, jewellery or lighting. Craftsman work in the areas where the items are sold too. So...

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5 Surprising Things About Marrakech

Shobha — Fri, 30 May 2014 12:55:29 +0000

Every country I go to surprises me in some way. Although I have been to Marrakech before, our recent trip was a family holiday. The children always notice things that I don’t (for example the cats below) which I find interesting. Here are 5 things that I found surprising from my recent trip: Landscape The...

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