Jardin Majorelle, a two and a half acre garden outside of the Marrakech Médina in Morocco, was designed in 1920 by the French artist Jacques Majorelle. For almost 40 years, Jacques cultivated 135 plant species […]
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Hotel Review: Riad Yasmine, Marrakesh
By today’s definition, a Riad is a traditional Moroccan guesthouse built around a central garden or courtyard – or, in the case of Le Riad Yasmine, a swimming pool. I was able to visit Marrakesh […]
Marrakesh: My Top 10 Things to Do
An article that does what it says on the tin – in reverse order, here’s my 10 top things to do in Marrakesh! 10) A visit to the beautifully ornate Bahia Palace and its magnificent tiles. […]
5 things to know before travelling to Marrakesh
1) The currency of Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham. Dirhams cannot be purchased outside of Morocco and so your first port of call on arriving into the city is to get some cash, which is […]
