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Where to Stay in Marrakech Morocco

By Jan Robinson

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The Medieval Berber City of Marrakech Morocco, with it’s myriad alleys and colourful souks is dramatic and exotic. Both the old walled city and new are teeming with things to see and do in Marrakech. With a convenient modern airport and cheap flights landing from Europe, Marrakech is a major destination. Take a trip to …

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Taxi from Marrakech Airport to Medina and Marrakech Riad Maizie

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Why take a Taxi from Marrakech Airport to Medina? As a child I lived to read. I lived in my books and dreamt suitably exotic day-dreams, the most exciting of which was of a Morocco Adventure. I walked through souks with huge clay pots (large enough for a genie of course) and stayed in a …

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Best Sahara Desert Tour PLUS What to wear on a Camel Ride in Morocco

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So you are going to Morocco? You are in for the ride of a lifetime! Did you know it’s possible to spend a night in the Sahara Desert? A Morocco desert experience is a fabulous thing to do and we have some tried and tested tips for what to wear on a camel ride in …

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Sixteen Things You Must Do in Marrakech Morocco

By Jan Robinson 18 Comments

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Updated May 2018. Marrakech needs to be experienced to be believed. When asking people if we should visit Marrakech, half would excitedly tell us what we must do in Marrakech and the other half would issue dire warnings not to go. We are firmly in the “you must visit Marrakech” camp. Over a staggering 1000 …

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How to get from Marrakech to Essaouira and more

By Jan Robinson 43 Comments

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Why you should visit this delightful Moroccan Port town plus the all important HOW TO GET TO ESSAOUIRA. Why Visit Essaouira Intriguing architecture, food, markets, restaurants and music. We recommend every Marrakech visitor adds an Essaouira experience to their itinerary. Essaouira is wonderfully relaxing after the equally wonderful craziness that is Marrakech. Essaouira has Famous …

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Fantastic Friday: Join me for Coffee with a View

By Jan Robinson 15 Comments

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Q.  Why is today a Fantastic Friday? A.  Because it is coffee time. So put on the jug – make a cup – and join me on the balcony with a view of – The High Atlas Mountains, Morocco Enjoy your coffee – and the View. FIND MORE FANTASTIC FRIDAY POSTS HERE! IF YOU HAVE …

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Fantastic Friday – 15 Reasons to Love a Camel

By Jan Robinson 11 Comments

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  They are warm (they can change their temperature to suit the air temperature) and furry. Their bellies slosh when they scratch them. They have Attitude – a haughty “couldn’t care less” attitude in fact. They moult and their coat falls off in pieces that makes them look ridiculous. Their soft feet spread out so …

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Marrakech to the Dunes of Erg Chebbi – The Sahara (Part 5)

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In the late afternoon, we cruised through the empty streets of Merzouga, 560 km inland from Marrakech in Morocco.  Box like earthen houses lined the meagre streets that lead to our rendezvous point on the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.  The Dunes of Erg Chebbi. [pinit] Waiting on the unexpectedly fine black soil were …

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