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Our featured riad of the week, Dar Rocmarra in Marrakech

Dar Rocmarra is located close to all the major sites and close to all the traditional shopping spots (Souks) in the Marrakech Medina.  We are featuring it because of its location, decor, and because the English speaking staff offer great service.   Typical to most riads, you get 5 star service for a 3 star [...]

Morocco Reform Boosting Economy

Morocco continues to focus on boosting economy and the constitutional process! This will, no doubt,  boost tourism and continue to improve Morocco’s destination as a safe, beautiful, and highly traveled tourist destination in North Africa. Read the article: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109230152.html Sites like riadreviews give great information to tourists wanting to arrange their stay.

Morocco Holiday Safe Destination

U.S. Congress woman comments on the friendship and trustworthiness of Morocco. Just another example of how the political and economic stability of Morocco as compared to other North African counties. Read the story: http://allafrica.com/stories/201108030096.html

Just Came Back from Wonderful Marrakech!

Last weekend, (July 2-3) my family and I returned from the beautiful city of Marrakech where it was hot, but still magical!  The city has a wonder all its own and every time me and my family visit, we walk away refreshed and glad we came.   It seems like the town comes alive at night [...]

Fes Music Festival A Hit

The Fes Music Festival was a huge hit.  We traveled to Fes and the weather, which is usually very hot, treated us with mercy – very cool.  Fes did a great job of taking care of the tourists who came to enjoy this multicultural event.   Morocco has just finished hosting both the Mawazine Music festival [...]

Fes Music Festival Starts Tomorrow

Don’t miss the highly anticipated Fes Music Festival this year.  It starts tomorrow (June 3-12).   Here is the official website and information.  We highly recommend it.  http://www.fesfestival.com/2011/indexen.php The site is in English.

Good News – Tourists Still Coming

A recent article about showing good news for Marrakech.  Along with the King of Morocco, the U.S. Ambassador has traveled to Marrakech and stayed there after the bombing to show their  support   Tourists are not hindered from coming by the recent bomb explosion.   http://arabnews.com/economy/article385739.ece

Amazing Outdoor Center 45 Min. from Marrakech – Zip Lines & Great Kids Stuff!

NEW: A new Accro-park (outdoor center) just 45 minutes outside of Marrakech with various accomodations, zip lines, high/medium/low ropes courses, hiking, bike rentals, pool and an amazing kids play area.  We toured this facility and did the zip lines and have been very impressed at the professional quality of this facility:  www.terresdamanar.com

Weather in Marrakesh, Morocco

When is the best time to go to Marrakech? Depends on what you are looking for. If it is purely weather based, the following chart shows the historical weather averages for Marrakech. Marrakech Weather Averages Sunlight Avg. Max Temp Avg Min. Temp Avg. Day Temp Avg. Night Temp Discomfort from Avg. Days Avg. Days Avg [...]