Our New Autumn Menu
With our focus on the freshest local produce, a change of season always means a change of menu here at El Fenn. And our new autumn dishes showcase everything from local trout and lamb to wild mushrooms and figs. The new menu by our head chef
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CHICKEN M’QUALLI
Chicken m’qualli is Morocco’s most beloved tagine. A fragrant stew of chicken, preserved lemons and olives, that encapsulates all the sunshine flavours of Moroccan cuisine. Just add crusty bread and a salad, or roast potatoes and something green. B’saha! SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 6 skinless thighs and 3 breasts
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Saffron – The Super Spice
Mindfulness is big business. Just ask Google. And it’s 661 million hits. But on a small holding in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains just outside Marrakech, there’s a woman who’s found the key to the art of living peacefully in the moment - without
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Putting Morocco on the Dance Music Map
Some iconic screen moments - in everything from Game of Thrones to Gladiator - have been filmed at the world’s largest studio in southern Morocco. But this year the Atlas Studios, just outside Ouazarzate, will provide the backdrop to a different kind of cultural moment: Oasis:
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The Ultimate Guide to Having a Hammam
What is a hammam? A hammam is a traditional bath house and you’ll find one in every city, town and village in Morocco. Some people even have their own tiny hammam at home. Why? Because the cleansing ritual is a key part of Moroccan life. It
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Summer Cocktails at El Fenn
Watching the sun go down on our roof terrace is arguably our favourite time of day at El Fenn. Just add one of these cocktails and it might just be one of life's perfect pairings. We like to make the most of seasonal fruits when we
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The House of Art – El Fenn
Art has always been at the core of what we do. Our original name - ‘Riad El Fenn’ - means ‘house of art’. And although that name has evolved as the hotel has grown, creativity and culture remain a key thread in the fabric of
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The Young Creatives of Morocco
Morocco is mint tea, djellabas and mosques right…? Think again. We meet the new generation using social media to tell their own stories about their culture - and document how it is changing. THE FASHION INFLUENCER @style_beldi Karim Chater, 26, has 182,000 Instagram followers and documents street
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TOP FIVE ART GALLERIES IN MARRAKECH
Marrakech is one of Africa’s most important contemporary art hubs. And no weekend here is complete without diving into the creative scene at one of the city’s art galleries. Here’s our pick. DaDa DaDa’s latest exhibition ‘Coram Te’ remains true to their philosophy of centring Morocco’s new
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MEET THE DESIGNER.. Mina Binebine
We think of the El Fenn boutique as a hub for new talent. Mine Binebine is one of the latest designers to catch our eye. Where did you grow up?My parents are Moroccan. My dad is from Marrakech and my mum from Rabat. But I was
