Journal
Tips, inspiration and discoveries around Marrakech and the Ourika Road.
hammam
The Moroccan hammam isn't a spa. How to do it properly: the ritual, the etiquette, what to bring and three local addresses near the villa.
souks
The souks aren't a theme park. How to navigate, what to buy, and how to bargain without embarrassing yourself.
villa
Riad or private villa: the question everyone asks and nobody answers honestly. The real differences in space, privacy, service and price.
agafay
Agafay has exploded as a tourist destination. There's still something real, but you need to know where to look and when to go. An honest guide.
family
Marrakech with kids is doable, but not how you're imagining it. 11 honest, concrete points to plan a family stay without the usual mistakes.
ourika
The Ourika Valley in 4 hours on foot: no mandatory guide, no standard circuit. A real itinerary from KM30, with the practical details that matter.
recipes
Harira, msemen, chicken tagine: three recipes from Fatima, our cook, with the exact spices to bring back home in your suitcase.
rental
Villa listings are often beautiful and sometimes misleading. 8 concrete questions to ask before you pay a deposit on a Marrakech rental.
winter
Marrakech in winter means 22°C days and 6°C nights. Not summer, something else, and often better: what to pack and what to expect.
weekend
3 nights in Marrakech: a real day-by-day programme, without the rushed tourist mistakes. Medina, Atlas, Ourika and the right pace to keep.
Between Marrakech and the Atlas, the Ourika Road offers the best of both worlds. Discover why it's the ideal place to stay.
Marrakech with kids? Absolutely, and it's brilliant. Our guide to the best family activities, from the souk to the Ourika Valley.
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