Is April a good time to visit Marrakech? With the weather warming considerably, April is a really popular time to visit Marrakech and there’s a noticeable uptick in visitor numbers. The city has a real buzz about it, with the restaurants and bars full as tourists flock to Marrakech before the scorching heat of summer…
Is March a good time to visit Marrakech? March marks the arrival of spring in Marrakech. And like many places around the world, there’s a feeling of positivity in the air following the chilly winter months. The temperatures are gradually climbing. They’re usually in the mid-20s Celsius during the day. Meanwhile, the sunny conditions make…
Looking for a kid-free stay in Marrakech? I’ve got you covered with some of the best adults-only hotels in Marrakech, including atmospheric riads and all-inclusive resorts. Whether you’re parents escaping for a long weekend without children, a solo traveller seeking serenity or best friends on the adventure of a lifetime, there’s a definite appeal to…
For many first-time visitors to Morocco, there’s a big decision to make – should you visit Fes or Marrakech? As someone who has visited both multiple times, I know these two former Imperial cities share a lot in common and it can be difficult to set them apart. Both centre around UNESCO World Heritage-listed medinas…
Is February a good time to visit Marrakech? In my opinion, February is an amazing time to visit Marrakech! The weather is wonderfully mild, with average daytime highs around 20°C (upper 60s Fahrenheit). It’s that perfect combination between gloriously sunny days and chilly nights. The city’s red clay architecture contrasts strikingly with the snow-capped peaks…
Is January a good time to visit Marrakech? While the “Red City” is often the poster child of hot North African cities (and it is scorching here in the summer months), the temperatures are actually pleasantly mild in winter. Visiting Marrakech in January offers a wonderful escape from the winter chill if you’re coming from…
After being asked by several travellers about how to get from Agadir to Marrakech or what I think is the best way of getting from Marrakech to Agadir, I thought I’d put together this article. I lived near Agadir for several years and regularly made the journey to Marrakech, using multiple forms of transport. If you’re travelling between…
Looking for the best luxury boutique hotels in Marrakech? Discover 7 inspiring small-scale hotels and riads that are offering personalised, high-end stays in the “Red City”. If there’s something that never fails to impress me about Marrakech, it’s the incredible quality of the accommodation available. Yes, there are luxurious properties by some of the world’s…
Planning a golfing getaway in Morocco? Discover 5 of the best golf hotels and resorts in Marrakech, all within easy reach of the medina. Not only is Marrakech one of Morocco’s most sought-after tourist destinations. It also boasts some of the country’s best golf courses. Backed by the (often) snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains,…
Looking for the best tours to the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech? Discover 7 shared and private experiences that allow you to escape the hustle and bustle of Morocco’s “Red City”. The Atlas Mountains stretch 2,500 kilometres across northwest Africa, acting as a natural barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sahara Desert. They are a…