Morocco
A short citytrip in Marrakesh
Start wondering around in Marrakesh. Visit some must see palaces, gardens & museum, discover the souks, have a taste of some authentic Moroccan cuisine and enjoy the hustle & bustle of the Djemaa el Fna square.
Stay in a authentic Moroccan Riad
We spend the first nights of our trip in Riad Smara with George & Kim as our hosts. This British couple really knows what hospitality is and make you feel at home from the moment you enter their Riad. The staff also contributes to this and are there to answer all of your questions and make your stay memorable.
We arranged a taxi with the Riad in advance.
Wander around in the Bahia palace
The old and well-maintained Bahia Palace is worth a visit for all history and nature lovers. Enjoy the beautiful plants and multi-colored tiles of this amazing serene place in the middle of the Medina .
Visit the El Badi palace
This ruined palace is located not far from the Bahia palace and has an impressive garden within it's walls. Don't forget to visit the impressive tombs underneath the palace too!
Have lunch at rooftop bar Kabana
This bar serves the best cocktails and trendy dishes on their beautiful terrace.
Have diner at Chez Brahim
Chez Brahim is not your typical hipster Mediterranean restaurant. It's an authentic Moroccan place that serves you the best chicken tajine with local live music and some refreshment when the weather get's too hot. Plus: it's located close to the Djemaa el Fna square!
Visit the Djemaa el Fna square by night
While enjoying the sunset and the cooler temperatures the Djemaa el Fna is worth a visit. This well organized chaotic square is a must see when visiting Marrakech. The vendors will try to sell you everything they got (food, fashion, interior stuff etc.), do mind when buying something from them: haggling is part of the culture! Mostly people wil go down to 1/2 or 1/3 of the original price. Not into this hustle & bustle? You can also enjoy and overlook the square with some mint tea from one of the rooftop terraces that are spread around the Djemaa el Fna.
