A day trip to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss
bySo we were picked up for our Volubilis day trip by Khamal from Meknes, in his car that seemed even more clapped out than yesterday…
Morocco
Riad Laayoun – history beneath our toes in Fes
byOne of the greatest welcomes we’ve ever had in a Moroccan riad was whilst staying at Riad Laayoun in Fes. House Manager Simo came to…
Chameau 2531: an Erg Chebbi desert adventure
byChameau 2531 stared unblinking, his bottom lip curling in disdain as I gracelessly manoeuvred myself onto his back, clutching the inadequate handlebar and trying desperately …
How to haggle in the Marrakech souks
byBeing taken for a magic carpet ride The carpets in Morocco must indeed be magic. Certainly at the price the stall holder was asking. I…
Riads that put Scheherazade to shame
byYou can’t visit Marrakech without staying in a riad. It’s a simple truth. Don’t argue with me, don’t get distracted by the glitz coming from…
1001 nights: how to choose the perfect Marrakech riad
byIn Marrakech it’s never “just a bed for the night”. Your whole experience, in our opinion, hinges on your accommodation. Lost of you have…
A sensory journey through Marrakech
byLove it or hate it (we’re firmly in the first camp!), Marrakech is one of those places that never fails to evoke a reaction…
The question of ‘The Return’
byNew places v loved places I floated lazily in a natural rock pool, watching the little fish dart around as flower petals tickled my…