Category: Morocco

6 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

6 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By on Feb 23, 2015 in Accessories, Africa, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Morocco, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, Western Europe

On one of my latest excursions, I did back-to-back trips to London and Marrakech. In London, I was working on an assignment for American Express, putting a piece together about some iconic viewpoints from venues around the city, whilst in Marrakech I was attending a luxury travel conference but also enjoying a little free time […]

Interview with Larry Klimczyk, Executive Director of International Vacation Home Exchange

Interview with Larry Klimczyk, Executive Director of International Vacation Home Exchange

By on Feb 18, 2015 in Africa, Celebrities, Interviews, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington

A travel junkie, Larry Klimczyk got the bug early in life when joining an international courier company; this is back in the day when people actually traveled overseas to deliver important business documents! Born in Seattle, he has worked in about 35 countries around the globe and visited nearly 70. Today his passion is in […]

Short stay: Palais Namaskar, Marrakech, Morocco

Short stay: Palais Namaskar, Marrakech, Morocco

By on Feb 05, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Business Travel, Featured, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

You may have already read the post ‘3 unique yet luxurious experiences in Marrakech‘ which details a handful of the opportunites that came about as a result of attending PURE Life Experiences, a great event that caters specifically for many of the smaller operators within the luxury travel industry. During my time at the conference, […]

3 unique yet luxurious experiences in Marrakech

3 unique yet luxurious experiences in Marrakech

By on Feb 03, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Travel Miscellany

When attending PURE Life Experiences in Marrakech last year, I knew I’d be in for some pleasant surprises. My last visit to the city had been 25 years ago and I was aware there had been many changes, particularly with respect to Marrakech’s luxury offering and with the introduction of a number of high end […]

The most luxurious hammams in Marrakesh

The most luxurious hammams in Marrakesh

By on Dec 28, 2014 in Africa, Morocco, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

You know what they say – clean body, clean mind. Or something like that, at least. Despite the dust and the heat, Marrakesh is the place to go if you want to experience cleanliness like never before. Forget your lukewarm showers with a squirt of sterile-smelling shower gel – what you want, weary traveller, is […]

5 of the most relaxing retreats in Marrakech

5 of the most relaxing retreats in Marrakech

By on Dec 16, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Morocco, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

The hectic pace of life in Marrakech might not make the city the most likely of candidates for a therapeutic retreat, but this historic city hides a number of soothing and relaxing gems that provide the ideal spot to recharge mind, body and soul. Amongst the scenic backdrop of beautiful riads and the breath-taking landscape […]

10 of the best discounted getaways from Small Luxury Hotels of the World

10 of the best discounted getaways from Small Luxury Hotels of the World

By on Dec 03, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, France, Greece, Hotels, Maldives, Morocco, Regions, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe, Worldwide

With the holidays upon us once more, it’s never been a better time to book with Small Luxury Hotels of the World. That’s because right now, SLH are offering discounts of up to 40% on certain hotels when you book and pay at the same time. What’s more, they’re also offering a special Club Member […]

Maison de La Photographie, Marrakech

Maison de La Photographie, Marrakech

By on Nov 30, 2014 in Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Morocco, Regions

Maison de la Photographie currently rates among the first five things to see in Marrakech on Trip Advisor or Lonely Planet. This very interesting small museum is dedicated to archiving Morocco’s past through photography.  It  displays archives and original prints to the general public covering the period from 1870s to 1950s. It is set within […]

Recipe of the week: Back of sea bass, green asparagus, crispy vegetable marinade with virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar

Recipe of the week: Back of sea bass, green asparagus, crispy vegetable marinade with virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar

By on Nov 21, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

When in Morocco earlier this month, attending PURE Life Experiences, I had the honour of also participating in a cooking workshop with 2 Michelin star chef Philippe Jourdin who oversees the four restaurants at the beautiful Royal Palm Marrakech. Philippe is a winner of the much-coveted ‘Meilleur Ouvrier de France’ and in the workshop he […]

5 of the best luxury shopping spots in Marrakech

5 of the best luxury shopping spots in Marrakech

By on Nov 18, 2014 in Africa, Morocco, Regions

Shopping in Marrakech offers far more than just the hectic throng of the souks and market stalls. If you’re in search of something a little more refined, go beyond the crowds to find some of the best artisanal creations in the city. With a tradition of craftsmanship and heritage extending back over centuries, the city […]

5 cosy cafes in Marrakech's old Medina

5 cosy cafes in Marrakech’s old Medina

By on Oct 14, 2014 in Africa, Food and Drink, Morocco, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Warm, inviting and intimately comfortable, a Marrakech café is quite unlike the cold and impersonal sandwich shops you may have experienced elsewhere in the world. Instead, in Marrakech, expect to be swept inside to a world layered with history and culture, replete with sumptuous cushions, panoramic views and the rich, pungent scent of spices filling […]

9 reasons to book a private tour of Morocco

9 reasons to book a private tour of Morocco

By on Oct 07, 2014 in Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Morocco, Regions

Visiting Morocco on a private 4×4 tour has increasingly become the popular way to see Morocco in the last few years. Of course, many people still prefer other options: join a group tour or rent a car and/or DIY. However, booking a boutique or luxury tour of Morocco grants you the exclusive use of a […]

The Atlas Mountains boutique hotel - Domaine Malika

The Atlas Mountains boutique hotel – Domaine Malika

By on Sep 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Resorts

A charming hotel at the foot of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco is a rare sight. And if you are on a private tour of Morocco, you should at least spend a night here. The first thing that strikes you is that the owner has chosen not to use wool sofas, wood beams or stuffed […]

5 of the best day trips from Marrakech

5 of the best day trips from Marrakech

By on Sep 09, 2014 in Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Morocco, Regions

While Marrakech itself is an enchanting and beautiful city, beyond its bounds there lie a host of other attractions that visitors would not want to miss out on. From the breath-taking natural wonder of the Ouzoud Falls, to the historic and artistic seafront town of Essaouria, you’ll find lots to discover and enjoy. To whet […]

4 World Heritage sites in and around Marrakech

4 World Heritage sites in and around Marrakech

By on Aug 30, 2014 in Africa, Morocco, Regions

Centuries upon centuries of a variety of cultures, languages and civilisations have imbued Marrakech with a rich, multi-layered legacy, which can be experienced all around the city in the numerous examples of history, art and architecture that remain. From the beautiful confluence of European and traditional Moroccan culture seen in the city of Mazagan, to […]

A visit to Richard Branson's Kasbah Tamadot

A visit to Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot

By on Aug 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Morocco, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

A lunch at Richard Branson’s retreat, a mere 45 minutes drive from Marrrakech can be a good excuse to escape Marrakech and the hustle and bustle of its Medina and crowded souks. Most make it part of a day trip from Marrakech into the surrounding Atlas Mountains. Some also want to get a taste of the […]