Ready to go!
11. november 2023, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Everything packed! We are ready to leave Italy from Bergamo Airport to Marrakech... Our flight is on time so see you in Marrakech!
Landed in Marrakech
11. november 2023, Marokko
After almost 4h of flight and a long queue for passport control we are finally out of the airport... A little tired but we just need to wait for our transport to finally be in Marrakech!
Riad les ammonites
11. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
We finally arrived at our accommodation a traditional riad in the old Marrakech town. The atmosphere is fascinating and the host is really welcoming. They offered us mint tea and some sweets before weLæs mere
Refreshed and ready to explore
12. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
After a good night of sleep we had breakfast on the internal courtyard of the riad. A mix of tasty local sweets and home made fruit jam was served together with coffee and milk. The perfect way toLæs mere
Walking the old town in the morning
12. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We take a short walk around the old town in the morning. The city was just waking up with many shops not open yet and many preparing for the day. The narrow streets and people moving around withLæs mere
Bahia palace part1
12. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We first stopped at the Bahia palace, a magnificent example of traditional Moroccan architecture. It is composed by 2 riads and rooms are finely decorated with Arabic motives and pavements.
Bahia palace part2
12. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We continue to walk around the Bahia palace moving from the small to the great riad while admiring the amazing colors of the traditional decorations and water fountains. The gardens inside are aLæs mere
Walking around the old town
12. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
After visiting the palace we spent some time walking around the many small streets in the old town. It's a labyrinth of small alleys crossing each other and each full of small shops. People moveLæs mere
Lunch time with local lamb
12. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
For lunch we headed to a small street that is renowned for lamp butchers and grills. Here we stopped at Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha. They serve generous mix plates of lamb grilled and cooked traditionalLæs mere
The coranic school
12. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
In the afternoon we visited the old coranic school. Active from the 1500, and now a museum, this building is another stunning example of the traditional Moroccan architecture. Here many small roomsLæs mere
La quobba amoraviae
12. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
We made a quick stop at this old building made at the center of an ancient canal and water accumulation system. Even if we decided not to take the complete tour, we looked at the it from the outside.
The secret gardens
12. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
The secret gardens are an incredible example of Arabian gardens architecture. The gardens have been fully renovated to reproduce the ancient structure. The gardens are amazing, with a serene andLæs mere
Tea on the roof top
12. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Before returning to our hotel, we stopped in a nearby bar for a traditional mint tea. We sat on the nice rooftop and enjoyed a moment of relaxation with a nice view on the roofs of the old town andLæs mere
Dinner in the central square
12. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
We decided to have dinner in the central square. In the evening the square transforms from a normal market to a big food market with small shops offering all kinds of local food. The marketing is aLæs mere
Majorelle gardens part1
13. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
After a 30 mins walk we arrived at Majorelle gardens. It's a large renowned complex of gardens that also contains the Yves Saint Laurent memorial. The whole complex is amazing. Luxurious vegetationLæs mere
Majorelle gardens part2
13. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
As we walked around the gardens we took advantage of flowers, colors and the sun lights to make some pictures. A really fascinating atmosphere. We ended our tour in the cafe enjoying the traditionalLæs mere
Yves Saint Laurent museum
13. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
We completed our tour of this area by visiting the Yves Saint Laurent museum. This collects drawings and original dress models made by the famous fashion designer. At the end a short video summarizesLæs mere
Dinner @ Le trou au mur
13. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We had a lovely dinner on the terrace of this restaurant. We enjoyed some traditional recipes with an incredible atmosphere and a great view on the old city roofs. Food was delicious so a great night!
Saadian tombs
14. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The Saadian tombs are a fascinating funerary complex located just outside the old town. There are various buildings in old Arabic style protecting the most important tombs surrounded by nice andLæs mere
Koutoubia mosque
14. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We walked a brief distance from Saadian tombs to reach the Koutoubia mosque. As other mosques in Marrakech the access is allowed only to Muslims, but the gardens around are nice. We walked all aroundLæs mere
Parc Lalla Hasna
14. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After the mosque we explored the nearby park. The trees create nice shadows protecting from the hot sun and the two fountains create a nice refreshing atmosphere. From the right angle you can admireLæs mere
Lunch on the terrace
14. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We stopped for lunch at chez chegrouni a small local restaurant with a nice terrace. From there we had a tasty lunch with local tajine and chawarma while enjoying the view of the square.
Dinner @ Naima cous cous
14. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
We had dinner in a very small local restaurant near the riad. They only serve one dish: cous cous with vegetables and chicken. The portions are generous and the cous cous is delicious, a real localLæs mere
Baisin du Marrakech
15. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
For our last day in Marrakech we decided to try the traditional hammam. We booked a 3h experience at Le Baisin du Marrakech including traditional hammam, mud treatment and a massage with argan oil.Læs mere
Dinner @ Der Essalam
15. november 2023, Marokko ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
We closed our last day in Marrakech with a dinner at Der Essalam restaurant. It is a touristic place, but the location is fascinating, and the food is good for a reasonable price. The great diningLæs mere