Marrakech

Tuesday 23rd April 2019

Pre-reading

Richard Marles, Australian Shadow Defence Minister, on his family holiday in Morocco.

Morocco Tips & Tricks: Every FYI You Need To Know

Morocco’s ‘Hippie Trail’ Still Pulses With Bohemian Counterculture

Insider's Guide to Marrakech

Majestic Moroccan Architecture in 10 Buildings

Ten best things to do in Marrakech

Alcohol in Morocco

'Morocco from Above' videos. 

You can usually rid yourself of the touts by issuing a polite (but firm) "La, shokran" to them. (No thanks!)

A polite “Salaam Alaikum!” — (Peace be upon you/Hello)— disarms pesky salesmen and touts.

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5:05 PM Arrive at Marrakech Airport
Find the driver at the exit of the arrival gate with a board "RIAD LE J"

Riad Le J
67, Derb El Hamam
40000 Mouassine – Marrakech
T. +212(0)524391787
Booking details.

Bus tickets ordered from Marrakech Tickets. They should be delivered to Riad Le J.

Jemaa el-Fna

Ten best restaurants near Riad Le J.

'Must see sites'

La Mamounia Hotel 

Ben Youssef madrasa 

Koubba Ba’adiyn

Koutoubia mosque
Tin Mal mosque (daytrip)

Bab Agnaou, 

El Badi palace,
Bahia Palace

Saadian tombs
Blog of Round the World Girl in Marrakech
Nomad restaurant
Jardin Majorelle. But beware over-tourism!

A guided tour option.  6 Hours city tour. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and old city walls dating more about 1000 years; delve into the medina to see traditional souks, bakeries, and lodging houses; and uncover Marrakech’s history and culture on route.

More options

Australian Government caution advice.

Wednesday 24th April

Thursday 25th April

Friday 26th April

Saturday 27th April. Check out from Riad Le J. Collected by Morocco Explored at 8.00am. Essalah Chabaoui. +212661498177.  GSM  +212667705212