January 2016 in Marrakech
While winter in much of the northern hemisphere is characterised by cold, wet and often snowy conditions the climate of southern Morocco is comparatively mild, indeed pleasantly warm during a large...
View ArticleThe Marrakech International Marathon
Marrakech International Marathon 2016, in January, is one of the world’s most prestigious and an important tourist attraction. Hosted in Marrakech under the patronage of King Mohammed VI, this year’s...
View ArticleMarrakesh Museum of Photography
Situated at 46 Rue Ahal Fassi, the Marrakech Museum of Photography is a little gem of a visitor attraction albeit one that is too often overlooked by tourists due to its slightly out of the way...
View ArticleEvents to enjoy in April in Marrakech and Morocco
Well into the Moroccan springtime, April sees around 10 hours of daily sunshine, very little rain (barely 30 mm throughout the entire month, most of it falling over just a few days) and average...
View ArticleMay – early summer in Marrakech and beyond
With at least 10 hours of sunshine per day, only 20 mm of rainfall (typically falling over just 3 days) and temperatures at an average 21˚c (from night time 14˚c to daily highs around 27˚c), the month...
View ArticleTop Walks Around Marrakech
Walking around Marrakech is one of the best means of exploring the city’s many delights (horse-drawn carriage rides being another). And easy as it is to get lost in the Medina, temporary loss of one’s...
View ArticleVisiting Marrakech During Ramadan
About Ramadan Dates for the holy month of Ramadam vary from year to year but in 2016 observance of this most important of Muslim traditions begins on 6th June and ends with the festival of Eid el-Fitr...
View ArticleHot Diary Dates for June in Marrakech 2016
With temperatures between 17 C (night time lows) and 31 (daily highs) and very little rain, Marrakech gets rather hot in June. While keeping out of the searing midday sun is recommended (there are some...
View ArticleSidi Ghanem, an Unexpected Treasure Trove
Industrial areas rarely attract tourists and, as a result, Sidi Ghanem, an industrial zone located some 15 minutes (by car) from downtown Marrakech, is typically overlooked. However, if you are looking...
View ArticleMarrakech in July 2016 – Scorching Dates for Your Diary
With temperatures ranging between 21C and 37C, July is, alongside August, the hottest month of the year in Marrakech, both in terms of the searing dry heat and its popular festivals. National and...
View ArticleJardin Secret in Marrakech – The ‘new’ secret gardens of Marrakech
Opened to the public in March 2016, this beautiful garden is located in the city’s Mouassine district, on the site of a former Marrakech governor’s residence. A haven of peace that transports you back...
View ArticleBerber Eco-Museum in the Ourika Valley
Virtually all of Morocco’s ethnic groups are Berber-Arabs, a fact reflected in much of this exciting city’s architecture and cultural traditions about which much can be learned by visiting the Berber...
View ArticleOctober 2016 in Marrakech – Dates to Note
With an average of 28 degrees, temperatures in Marrakech are appreciably lower than the still very warm 33 degrees of September which is why this is one of the most popular months of the year, not...
View ArticleNovember in Marrakech 2016– dates for the diary
Although temperatures drop significantly to range between 11 and 23 degrees, November is still mild enough (and, compared with northern Europe, also dry) for a relaxing, quiet holiday in Marrakech with...
View ArticleDecember in Marrakech – dates for your diary
Visitors to Marrakech in December can expect, on average, a remarkable 7 hours of sunshine per day. Thus, although one can also expect occasional light rain, albeit only 30 mm per month, daytime...
View ArticleChristmas Shopping in Marrakech
Fed up with doing your Christmas shopping while trudging through rain and a sludgy excuse for snow from one crowded shop to the next? The souks of Marrakech offer a delightful alternative to your usual...
View ArticleHotels in Marrakech with Pools
Of many hotels in Marrakech with pools Les Borjs de la Kasbah is considered to be one of the very best. Here’s why. Les Borjs de la Kasbah Pool Situated discretely some 25 m from the main patio, the...
View ArticleEvents and Things to do in Marrakech in January 2017
Climate: Marrakech enjoys comparatively mild winters. Average midday temperatures are invariably in the high teens and seldom fall below 3 or 4 ͦ at night. Visitors can expect around 7 or 8 hours of...
View ArticleEvents and Things to Do in Marrakech in February 2017
Climate: a little warmer than January, with temperatures ranging between 8 and 20 degrees, February promises visitors an average of around 7.5 hours sunshine per day. Rainfall, at just 28mm, is also...
View ArticleGolf Courses in Marrakech
If you love golf, you’ll be in your element in Marrakech because it boasts one of the best selections of top courses to be found in any single city location. To demonstrate the remarkable growth of...
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