Bavaria
Why I’ll eat Burgers in Bergamo and Pizzas in Provence
Is there a law which says if we want to be considered discerning travellers we should only eat what is considered ‘local food’ whenever we visit a destination? […]
Marrakech
China
Escaping the Crowds in Tourist Hot Spots
To go off the beaten track, even in a massively popular tourist destination, often all you have to do is walk a short distance away from the crowds. […]
Africa
Back to Africa
In our previous four visits to African soil, our experiences have been mixed. One destination was one of our biggest travel disappointments whilst another rewarded… […]
Food & drink
Barman, Pour Me a Marrakech
Marrakech by its non-alcoholic nature doesn’t have an authentic bar scene… even though it does have a bar scene. […]
Africa
Am I Missing Something About the Food in Marrakech?
We must have completely missed that part of the menu in various Marrakech restaurants which included the the sort of seductive and inventive dishes you find in… […]
Africa
In the Midst of Arab Uprisings, How Safe Does Marrakech Feel?
Less than four flying hours and a sun filled universe away from the bleak UK winter, Marrakech has long presented an exotic short break getaway option, until that is, a bomb exploded in the Café Argana in April 2012 killing 17 people, many of them foreign tourists. […]
Marrakech
Tadelakt, The Art of Moroccan Walls
For me, the beauty and texture of Tadelakt is one of the defining characteristics of Moroccan architecture which gives the riads and dars their unique beauty. […]
Marrakech
The Marvellous and Maddening Medina in Marrakech
Fascinating but frustrating, the Marrakech Medina is full of wonders for sure but the level of mithering in certain areas can be overwhelming and exhausting. […]
Hotels
Why A Riad House Manager is Your Best Friend in Marrakech
“When you see the Crazy Boys you know you’re okay,” advised a grinning Rachid.
Almost anywhere else in the world, advice that included trying to find the ‘Crazy Boys’ would have had me grabbing an overpriced taxi back to the departure lounge. […]
Marrakech
Is Jemaa el Fna Square in Marrakech Too Touristy?
Basically the musicians, storytellers, poets and dancers were there before the mainstream tourists arrived. I think a lot of people forget that… or don’t know it. […]
Food & drink
The Insiders’ Guide to Marrakech
Alan and Kate Elliott have spent much of the last 10 years experiencing the ins and outs of living and working in Marrakech whilst restoring the beautiful and tranquil Riad Merstane…Here are their essential tips for getting the best out of a trip to Marrakech. […]
Africa
Top 10 Things to See in Marrakech
Lest you find yourself going around in circles in Marrakech Medina, here’s the BuzzTrips guide to the top ten things to see in the Red City… […]
Food & drink
Nightlife & Bars in Marrakech
Your first dusk walk through the Medina in Marrakech and it soon becomes apparent that nightlife in Marrakech, the old part anyway, isn’t going to be a case of boisterous bars and lively lounges. […]
Food & drink
Food & Restaurants in Marrakech
Moroccan cuisine is often described as being a diverse mix of Berber, Arab and even Mediterranean influences with much use of the exotic spices… […]
Marrakech
First Impressions of the Red City of Marrakech in Photos
A wacky races of mopeds and bicycles weave around pedestrians in narrow alleys. The trick to negotiating them is not to move out of the way of the traffic; let the bikes do all the work. In some ways these are more interesting than the trinket and treasure laden souks […]