Which souks should you visit in Marrakech?
Which souks in Marrakech are worth a visit, which are worth it only if you buy, and the one we frankly advise against.
The Marrakech souks, without going in circles or getting ripped off
Spices, leather, lanterns, babouches: the Marrakech souks are organized by trade. Where to enter, what to bring back, what to pay, how to haggle.
Riad or Hotel in Marrakech? Which One to Pick for Your Trip
Riad or hotel in Marrakech: the honest match-up, criterion by criterion. The riad wins 70% of the time, but not for everyone. We explain.
What Is a Riad in Marrakech, Really? What You Need to Understand Before Booking
A riad in Marrakech: what is it really? Architecture, experience, cost, who it works for. We explain before you book.
Sleeping in the Marrakech Medina at Night, What It’s Really Like, Safety Included
Sleeping in the Marrakech medina at night: sounds, light, safety, women alone, the call to prayer. What it's really like, no cliches.
The Medina or Gueliz in Marrakech. Which to Choose Based on Your Trip?
Medina or Guéliz for staying in Marrakech: an honest match-up, criterion by criterion. The right answer depends on your profile, we explain it.
Where to Stay in Marrakech for the First Time. What You Really Need to Know Before Booking
First trip to Marrakech: how to choose your accommodation without getting fooled. Riad or hotel, medina or Guéliz, what we actually look at.
How to dress in Marrakech, what no one tells you frankly
The dress code in Marrakech: what you really need to understand
For women: what works, where, and why
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Is Marrakech Safe? What We Actually Tell People Who Ask Us
Is Marrakech Safe? Our Honest Guide: Classic Scams, Solo Female Travelers, Medina at Night, Health, Money. What We Tell Friends Visiting.
Riads with Spa and Hammam in Marrakech: Our 7 Favorite Addresses
In a riad, the spa often includes a basement hammam room, two or three treatment rooms in a row, and black soap...
What is the Best Month to Visit Marrakech? We've Decided
The two ideal seasons: spring and autumn
Month by month: what each period is really worth
Pitfalls to avoid
Which...
Where Celebrities Stay in Marrakech, and Honestly, Is It Worth It?
Who is this type of accommodation for?
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