The Artisans of Morocco – Pottery Serghini
The Serghini family has been making ceramics for almost two hundred years. We visited their workshop. When Mohammed Serghini threw his first pots in 1832, he had no idea that almost two hundred years later his descendants would be carrying on his work. Back then, Serghini Pottery
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A Day in Essaouira
With a colourful history encompassing Portuguese ‘occupation’ and pirates, the beach town of Essaouira today sports a laid-back vibe that feels more Mediterranean island than Moroccan mainland. On nearby Illes Purpuraires - a small island within touching distance of the town - shells were processed around
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Our Favourite Medina Walk in Marrakech
Make the most of the spring sunshine with an early morning walk to one of our favourite spots in the medina - with stops for culture, shopping and lunch along the way. To start this walk, go out of the Bab el Ksour gate just
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TOP 5 GARDENS IN MARRAKECH
Gardens are key to Islamic culture and Marrakech is a city where it’s easy to access nature. Here’s our pick of the best gardens to visit in spring. ANIMA GARDENS Plunge yourself in the beautiful world of the Anima Gardens where art meets horticulture. Created by Austrian
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Vintage Homeware Finds in Marrakech
Marrakech has long been a favourite for vintage lovers thanks to the country’s rich decorative traditions, hotels packed with design and an influx of overseas residents who brought their style with them. Here are our top 5 picks. Magasin General - Sidi Ghanem Morocco has long been
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Sidi Ghanem – The Design District of Marrakech
Think Marrakech. Think seeing the artisans at work in the souk. But now an industrial zone on the outskirts of Marrakech is fast becoming the hottest location for some of the city’s most exciting designs. Sidi Ghanem is where the style crowd are looking for
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A Walk in The Marrakech Medina
No-one ever forgets their first visit to Marrakech medina. The old walled town (which is also home to the souk) is a maze-like network of tiny, twisting streets - packed with market stalls, scooters and people - so the location of where you stay is
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Day Trip to Agafay from Marrakech
Think desert, think Sahara, think sand + at least a three-day trip from Marrakech. But if you haven’t got the time to make the trip down south, you can still live out your desert dreams just an hour’s drive from Marrakech. The Agafay is a rock
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Christmas Shopping in Marrakech
.It’s that time of year again. So how does the ultimate Christmas shopping trip to Marrakech sound? The city is packed with places to find beautiful - and unique - gifts for your loved ones. So book a flight, get together some friends and do a
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TOP COFFEE SPOTS IN MARRAKECH
COFFEE is key to the street culture here in Marrakech. But with so much choice, where do you start? Here are our top spots for a coffee. CAFE DE FRANCE It’s an oldie - but a goodie.Cafe de France opened in 1912 and has survived for more
