Medina Riad Marrakech - Actualités des riads de la medina de Marrakech

Get Out In Marrakech

THE PLACE TO VISIT AND WHERE TO GO OUT

We wanted to share the places we appreciate for having lunch, dinner or to spend a good afternoon. You will also find on this page the places you must visit in Marrakech that make this city a place fulled in history. Click on photos to enlarge.



THE PLACE TO VISIT AND WHERE TO GO OUT

FAIM D EPICES At the initiative of this project, two men: Michel and Philippe, they offer to introduce you to the traditional Moroccan cuisine in a big place located 15 minutes from Marrakech, you'll cook helped by their two chef and will enjoy your culinary masterpieces.

550dhs/pers rate (50€/person) includes the transfer, beverages, lessons, meals and cardskitchen. Find more info on:

http://www.faimdepices.com

FAIM D EPICES

The garden of Majorelle

In the 20's, Jacques Majorelle moved in Marrakech and bought a land.This land become the Majorelle's garden which was opened to the public in 1947.You may see different varieties of cactus.

http://www.jardinmajorelle.com/fr

The garden of Majorelle

The garden of the Menara

Large garden which is planted with many olive trees .This place is quiet and calm which is really great at the end of the day. The sun goes down with many beautiful colors at this special moment the Menara takes its full dimension. (opened from 7am until 5pm)



The garden of the Menara

The Bahia Palace

Built in the late nineteenth century Bahia Palace is around the neighborhood Mellah (Jewish Quarter), you can admire soil zelliges painted cedar ceilings, doors worked with taste. In the various patios are orange trees and flowers that make this place a staple of Marrakech. (Entrance 10dh)Opened every day from 8h30 to 12h and 14h30 to 18h.



The Bahia Palace

OASIRIA/SWIMMING POOL

OASIRIA is a large water park, with several swimming pool ,one is heated and another has got many waves.

An oasis of relaxation for all ages! TARIFF SUMMER april to october half day adult 14€- child(-1,50m)8€ full day adult 18€- child(-1,50m) 10€ TARIFF WINTER november to march adult 10€- child (1,50m) 5€

http://www.oasiria.com

OASIRIA/SWIMMING POOL

HAVE LUNCH IN THE MEDINA OF MARRAKECH

"Un déjeuner à Marrakech"is located at 2-4 Square Douar Groua. It offers you

-sandwiches,

-salted pies,

-different salads,

-the chief's hot meals and a great variety of desserts. You may choose between pastries, french pancakes, home made desserts, different flavours of ice cream.

These are all prepared only with daily products and you will appreciate the elaborate presentation. An attractive modern place situated in the neighbourhood of riad Ziton Jdid not far away from the Bahia Palace. The owner, Fatima is extremely kind and does all what she can in order for you to spend a pleasant moment.



HAVE LUNCH IN THE MEDINA OF MARRAKECH

The medersa Ben Youssef

Located next to the Museum of Marrakech, the Ben Youssef medersa was a Koranic school built during the XVIth century in 1570 and restored in 1950. A jewel of Arab-Andalusian, the medersa was for over than four centuries a home Hospitality for students who wanted to learn various sciences, including theology. Opened from 9am to 6pm.



The medersa Ben Youssef

The museum of Marrakech

This palace Mnebbi, house built in the late nineteenth century, was restored and renovated into a museum by Omar Benjelloun, who was a great collector of Morocco. The Marrakech Museum is funded and managed by the Foundation Omar Benjelloun.

This museum has organized since 1995 only temporary exhibitions of contemporary art or cultural heritage of Morocco. You'll find all kinds of objects such as hammered brass, arms and Berber jewelry and clothing. The objects are still used and worn in the mountains. The first floor lounge is a Moorish decor and furniture of cedar. The museum organizes concerts, theater performances and choreography. Opened from 9h till 18h30.



The museum of Marrakech

The Quoubba

The Qoubba Almoravid based in Marrakech in 1064, is the last vestige of the Almoravids. The Qoubba ("dome" in Arabic) was the center of ablution for believers going to the mosque.



The Quoubba

The Koutoubia

The Koutoubia Mosque, or Mosque of booksellers, was started under the Berber dynasty of the Almoravids in 1120, but was substantially revised from 1162 under the Almohad amir Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, and became one of the most characteristic buildings this style. Its name comes from the fact that it was in the bazaar merchants manuscripts.

The Koutoubia was the model for the Giralda in Seville is the former minaret of the Almohad Mosque in Andalusia.



The Koutoubia

Jemaa el Fna's square

More than a million visitors came to attend the shows hosted by the snake charmers, monkey trainers, storytellers, musicians and other popular artists (games, henna tatoo, etc. ... ) early evening until the call to prayer at dawn.

The intensity of these activities spectacular and original advocated the inclusion of this site by UNESCO in 2001 as a world oral heritage, the first of its kind in the world. This site is an introduction to the medina of Marrakech, you'll find dried fruit stalls, vendors of fresh orange juice. It is also the place that takes you to the famous souks markets. It is also distinguished by speakers who tell stories or tout the merits of magic products.



Jemaa el Fna's square

THE POOL LOUNGE BAR tHE POOL is closed during winter time.Lounge music,A beautiful place to have fun and relax.Opened day and night.Av Mohamed VI just before the Pacha's. From 11 to 1 in the week and until 3 in the morning in the week end.

www.clublapiscine.com

THE POOL LOUNGE BAR
The Saadian's mausoleum

Saadians Tombs from the time of the great sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603). These tombs were only recently discovered around 1917, then restored by the department of Fine Arts. They are constantly since impress visitors with the beauty of their decoration.

The mausoleum houses the body of a sixty Saadians, including Al-Mansour, his successors and his family.



The Saadian's mausoleum

The souks or local market

The souks are the place to visit, you will appreciate the kindness of the moroccan people. You will discover all the spices you may need to make your food better when you come back from Marrakech.

In the souks you will lose track of time, our advice take your time when you go to the souks, sometimes you get lost, the streets can seem all the same when you are not used to it. Many things: gold, textiles, furniture all kinds of things that make you think you've entered the cave of Ali Baba!



The souks or local market

THE COSY BAR Open from 12am to 1am, Cosy Bar invites you in this beautiful riad to sample traditional Moroccan dishes and its sushi (Japanese chef). A terrace with views of the storks nested on top of the Tinkers place in the Jewish quarter.



THE COSY BAR
DINNER SHOW

Fantasia dinner in an extraordinary place, only 20 minutes from Marrakech. Traditionnal moroccan food prepared with care and especially in the purest Moroccan tradition (mechoui kilns unique), all the people there know how to make this moment a memory where all your senses have been solicited.

With family or friends or for all kind of events (weddings, anniversaries, incentives, seminar ...) this place is made to accommodate your plans. Feel free to send us your wishes and we will organize them.



DINNER SHOW

KSAR ESSAOUSSAN

Located in one of the most ancient street of the medina of Marrakech, the restaurant KSAR ESSAOUSSAN welcomes you in a traditionnal riad. More informations on :

http://www.essaoussane.com

KSAR ESSAOUSSAN

LE CAFE DE LA POSTE

Located in the heart of the neighborhood of gueliz, the "Café de la Poste" is opened from morning to night whether for a drink, brunch, lunch and dinner. Fish or meat, carpaccio of monkfish, a good wine list and a friendly welcome always.

www.grandcafedelaposte.com

LE CAFE DE LA POSTE

FLOR DE AZAHAR

Mireille welcomes you at The Flor de Azahar's shop with all her kindness.She has found for you all the things you find in her shop, jewelry, beautiful fabrics, a lot of things that you can't avoid in Marrakech. Located in the medina, riad zitoun jdid.



FLOR DE AZAHAR

LE BLED DE GRE

Out of time,the "Bled de Gre" welcomes you to enjoy and relax

Grenadine and Philippe Soubielle welcomes you as if you were part of the family! Possibility to have lunch and enjoy the pool for 180 dhs without the drinks.

http://www.lebleddegre.com

LE BLED DE GRE

CAFE DES EPICES The "café des épices" is the perfect break after walking long hours in the souks of Marrakech.It offers throughout the year various sandwiches and homemade salads and daily specials prepared traditionally.

http://www.cafedesepices.net

CAFE DES EPICES
LA TERRASSE DES EPICES

Opened in fall 2007, this new restaurant extends and enriches the story of the Spice Cafe. Each week, the chef offers in addition to map choice of Moroccan and international dishes 55 to 85 dhs for inputs from 90 dirhams and 145 dirhams for dishes and a selection of desserts from 15 to 55 dirhams.

http://www.terrassedesepices.com

LA TERRASSE DES EPICES

THE NARWANA ORIENTAL CLUB LOUNGE

Close to the famous Jemaa el Fna's square,beautiful restaurant:thaï and morrocan food. The Narwama welcomes you in a sumptuous and unique. Fire-eaters and other surprises, good music and very good food (Between 250 and 400 dhs) Adress: Hay Zéfriti 30, rue Koutoubia Marrakech

http://www.narwama.com

THE NARWANA ORIENTAL CLUB LOUNGE

THE CAFE ARABE Located at 184 Street Mouassine in the medina, the Arabic Coffee welcomes you to its patio, its Moroccan lounge upstairs or on a pretty terrace for a drink, spend lunch time or dîner.Cuisine Moroccan and Italian.

www.cafearabe.com

THE CAFE ARABE
TERRE D AMANAR Located 35minutes away from Marrakech and few hours away from Europe’s main cities, Terres d’Amanar offers to travelers in search of nature and evasion an exceptional panoramic view overbooking Berber villages and the snowy tops of the High Atlas Mountains. In this exception al natural heaven, far from urban fuss, everyone is invited to relax and reconnect to nature while discovering the richness of Berber landscapes and tradition.

www.terresdamanar.com

TERRE D AMANAR
THE LITTLE TRAIN OF MARRAKECH Discover Marrakech in a little train; it is now possible With your friend and family take the time to visit the city slowly and peacefully Phone. : +212 (0)5 24 43 01 77 1 ticket for 24h : Adult : 90 dhs and child(-12 years old) : 50dhs



THE LITTLE TRAIN OF MARRAKECH
MUSEUM OF THE PALMERAIE Musée de la Palmeraie, Dar Tounsi, Route de Fès, En face de METRO, Marrakech Tel : +212(0)661095352 Email : museepalmeraie@gmail.com www.museepalmeraie.com Open eveyday from 9am to 6pm

http://www.museepalmeraie.com/

MUSEUM OF THE PALMERAIE