Maroc Marrakech

Marakkech, Land of Bahja…. or Land of happiness. 

Marrakech is truly a gem. We just immediately got into the 'One Thousand and One Nights' fairy tale'. The city is also called the “red city” because of the buildings and ramparts made of beaten clay, founded in 1070-1072. Marrakesh is the cultural capital of Morocco. The many sights, including the historic Medina and palaces to busy bazaars and alleys, have given the city this name. We love the cultural diversity of Marrakech with its melting pot of Arabic, Berber, European and African influences.

French remnants

In Marrakech you can still see many remnants from the French period, such as street names and names for prominent places, riads, gardens and cafes in the city . During the early 20th century, the French occupied Morocco and for this reason many Moroccan residents still speak French.

Local tour

We spent 3 nights in Marrakech and did mainly everything on foot (and sometimes, we took a taxi). One day, we booked this tour with a local guide: 'Marrakech Monuments & Souks 3-hour tour', and it was definitely worth it.

Riad stay

Seriously... what is this place! Our stay in the Riad Des Deux Mers, a traditional Moroccan house, was unforgettable. We felt like we could experience the real, authentic Moroccan way of life here. The riads of Marrakech are located within the old city walls “Medina”. Our stylish riad dated from the 19th century and was just a 5-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa Square and the Koutoubia Mosque. Through one of the busy, narrow streets and a heavy wooden door, we entered an oasis of peace. Our riad combined Moroccan, Andalusian, Berber-Arab and French architecture. Built in a square consisting of 2 floors with hotel rooms in the outer ring overlooking the central part; a patio where we could read, relax, drink tea, etc. What an enjoyable place.

Our highlights