Looking for the best riads in Marrakech? Choosing the right riad can completely shape your experience in the Medina.If you are planning your stay in Marrakech and wondering whether you should book a hotel or a riad, let me tell you something honestly as someone who guides travelers here every week: a good riad will…
Marrakech with kids is not the kind of trip you “do quietly.” It arrives loudly. The Medina pulls you in with the smell of grilled meat and warm bread, the sharp sweetness of orange blossom, and the sudden sound of a motorbike squeezing through an alley that looks barely wide enough for two people. For…
Is Marrakech safe for tourists? This is one of the most common questions travelers ask before visiting the city. If you’re planning a trip to Marrakech, it’s normal to wonder about safety. Almost every traveler asks me this before arriving, and I hear the same question again and again: “Is it really safe?” I live…
Before You Visit: How the Marrakech Souks Really Work The souks are part of the Marrakech Medina. This is where people earn their living, not a place created mainly for visitors. Many families depend on daily work here. Some shops have been in the same hands for generations. Others open only when there is work…