Morocco riads

Hotel of the week: Riad Ksiba

July 23rd, 2010
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Got a fascination for reading, writing and literature? Riad Ksiba in Marrakech could be your ideal destination.

Riad Ksiba Bed

Name: Riad Ksiba

Address: Derb Kbala No. 147, Marrakech Medina

Rating: ***

Ksiba opened its doors in 2004 after two years of extensive restoration work using traditional Moroccan craftsmen and skills. Najib Tabiai, the accomplished Moroccan architect, oversaw the restoration work  and the hotel has been given a First Class licence by Marrakech’s tourism board.

The literary theme is encapsulated in the naming of the six suites – each is called after a famous Moroccan writer. Many of the bedrooms have seating areas, while the Nizar Suite comes with its won private terrace on which to curl up with a book or write your own stories with notepad and pen.

Riad Ksbia Terrace

There are plenty of communal relaxation areas, too. The roof terrace, for example, has an open shower to take the edge off on a hot day and has many parasol covered sun loungers to lie on.

On the ground floor you will find the plunge pool, which is surrounded by banana, orange and lemon trees that provide ample shade.

Ksbia Breafast Table

Internally, there are two salons – one summer, one winter – in which you can rest, read, play games and generally relax.

There is no real in-house restaurant at Ksiba, but the kitchen can serve three meals a day, and caters for vegetarian, vegan and other special dietary requirements.

Breakfast is included in the price of your stay and, so long as you request it at breakfast time, lunch and dinner can be cooked for a small charge. The riad’s staff will go to the market and purchase the ingredients fresh on the day, ensuring a delicious meal.

Riad Ksbia Interior

Riad Ksiba is located south of the main Marrakech medina, meaning it’s ideal for exploring the city on foot. Nadia, the riad’s owner, is happy to give advice on places to visit, while car and driver hire and personal shoppers and guides can also be arranged.

Morocco Gateway can offer special rates for guests at Riad Ksiba. For more information, contact us via our booking enquiry page.

We also have many special offers on Morrocan hotels and riads, both in Marrakech and beyond.

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Hotel of the week: La Maison Arabe

July 17th, 2010
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If you’re looking for a getaway with a culinary flavour then here’s a Marrakech riad that will really tickle your tastebuds. La Maison Arabe was originally the site of popular Marrakech restaurant during the 1920s. It opened as a riad in 1946 and is now one of the city’s most popular and well-known places to stay.

La Maison Arabe Swimming Pool Marrakech

Hotel: La Maison Arabe

Address: 1 Derb Assehbé, Bab Doukkala
, Médina Marrakech

Rating: ****

Food remains central to La Maison Arabe. The riad has two restaurants that are open to guests and visitors alike. Le Restaurant is highly decorated in a traditional Moroccan style, with a hand-painted zouaké ceiling and traditional Moroccan menu.

You will dine accompanied by the gentle tones of lute and guitar and can sample the specialities of the house with some dishes unique to the hotel.

For a less formal dining experience, La Maison Arabe’s second restaurant, Saveurs d’Ailleurs, offers a more modern fusion cuisine of several international dishes in a tapas style. Here, the musical accompaniment is provided by Andalusian pianists.

Hotel Arabe outside dining

La Maison Arabe has a famous cookery school, so if the delicious dishes you taste in the two restaurants have whetted your appetite to learn the secrets of Moroccan cookery you can do it without leaving the hotel.

Moroccan chefs will teach you how to cook a variety of dishes, and English, Arabic and French interpreters are all available to help.

Step out of the kitchen and you’ll enter a world of relaxation. An on-site hammam offers traditional steam baths, massages, facials and mud baths, with many of the treatments using locally produced herbs and plants.

There is a private swimming pool, gardens and kasbah located just outside the city, accessible by the riad’s free, private shuttle service in just 15 minutes.

Inside Riad Maison Arabe

Here there are shaded areas in which you can relax and enjoy light refreshments from the snack bar.

At the main hotel there are two patios, one with an impressive water feature, the other shaded by olive trees and both full of flowers.

Riad Arabe Bedroom

Staff at the hotel can arrange activities a little further afield. Golf, tennis and camel riding are among the activities available. Additionally, Maison Arabe is located just minutes from the heart of Marrakech medina.

Morocco Gateway can offer special rates on La Maison Arabe, as well as other riads in Marrakech and beyond.

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Hotel of the week: Riad El Cadi

May 27th, 2010
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Fancy a Moroccan holiday in a riad steeped in culture? If visiting museums and antiquing are among your favourite pastimes, a hotel full of artefacts will suit your perfectly. El Cadi, a riad in Marrakesh, is that hotel.

Riad in Marrakesh Riad El Cadi

Hotel: Riad El Cadi

Address: 87 Derb Moulay Abdelkader, Dabachi, Medina, Marrakech

Rating: ***

The central building of Riad El Cadi was originally a 14th Century house owned by a nobleman. Far later, a former German ambassador combined that dwelling with seven surrounding buildings to create a larger than average riad.

The result is a spacious and winding guesthouse and a meander through the courtyards, staircases and corridors of the seven houses providing the perfect view of ancient Moroccan architecture.

Clay pots, watercolour paintings and prints – artefacts you’d expect to find in a museum – line the walls of the 12 guest rooms, but there’s more. Not only are early Berber textiles, Islamic and Byzantine art worked into the rooms, there are also many pieces of modern art produced by friends of the ambassador.

Morocco Riads El Cadi Garden

Outside in the courtyard there are alcoves perfect for reading and relaxing and there are plenty of shady areas to take a break from the sun. There’s also a roof terrace where you can sunbathe, with sun shades available, overlooking the medina.

Just minutes from the main Jemaa el Fna square, Riad El Cadi offers all the benefits of a city centre riad while remaining quiet and peaceful.

Because of the design of the building, many of the guest suites interconnect, making it ideal for groups and families travelling together. Many of the suites have a private balcony or access to the courtyard.

El Cadi Bed Riad In Morocco

For those requiring a more intimate room, the petite suite is a cosy choice, while the Blue House is a good choice for groups who want to stay together, with two bedrooms, kitchenette and own courtyard.

Riad El Cadi serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The former meals are usually light in style, while dinner is a three course affair. The cuisine is traditional Moroccan fayre with a few international touches. El Cadi’s chef can cater for a range of diets – including fussy eaters!

Moroccan Riad El Cadi Pond

From the riad’s central location you can visit many of Marrakech’s attractions on foot, and the hotel can also arrange local activities such as tennis, golf and camel riding.

For special deals on Riad El Cadi, contact Morocco Gateway.

We can also offer a range of special offers on many Morocco riads and hotels.

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Hotel of the week: Riad Bahia

May 20th, 2010
By admin

Travelling as a family or group of friends, there’s nothing nicer than having a hotel or riad that’s exclusive to your party for the duration of your stay. If you are visiting Morocco as part of a group, chances are you’ll be searching for Moroccan riads and hotels of a smaller, more intimate nature. One that we can highly recommend is Riad Bahia, situated in Meknes.

Riad Bahia Morocco Riads Terrace

Hotel: Riad Bahia

Region: Meknes, Fez

Address: Tiberbarine, Ancienne Médina,

Rating: **

Riad Bahia was a family house for four generations before being converted into a riad in 2003. Designed around the traditional internal courtyard, Bahia has four bedrooms on the upper floors.

You can chose from standard double or twin rooms and more spacious mini suites. The rooms face either the courtyard or the street, and it’s worth bearing in mind there can be some noise from the street.

Meknes, in the Fez region of Morocco, has many attractions, all of which are in walking distance of Riad Bahia.

Bahia is located behind the museum Dar Jamaï of Moroccan decorative arts and there are also hammams and swimming pools close by. Babal Mansour (town walls) is another popular attractions in the vicinity.

In addition, staff can arrange excursions to the Atlas Mountains, cider forest, archaeological site Volubilis and the coast.

Riad Bahia Morocco Riads bedroom

Facilities within the riad include a courtyard that includes plenty of shaded areas, as well as a roof terrace for sunbathing. Inside there are lounges with satellite television and a small library that guests can use.

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, all made from fresh ingredients found in the local medina. Vegetarian meals are available although regrettably other specific dietary requirements cannot be catered for. Riad Bahia does not serve any alcohol but there are delicious fruit cocktails available, along with the ubiquitous mint tea.

Riad Bahia Morroco Hotel Terrace

Riad Bahia is an environmentally conscious establishment – plants are specifically chosen to defend the riad from insects instead of using pesticides, natural fertiliser is used to grow them, and baskets are used for shopping instead of plastic bags.

Morocco Gateway can offer you special rates for your stay at Riad Bahia. Just follow the link to make a booking or enquiry.

We also have information on a wide range of Moroccan riads and hotels, including exclusive discounts.

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Hotel of the Week: Riad Dar Ilham

April 9th, 2010
By Morocco Gateway

Wouldn’t it be lovely to get away from the stresses and strains of working life and enjoy some proper relaxation? We certainly think so and the idea of being pampered in a luxurious Moroccan riad sounds like our idea of perfection. That’s why, for this week’s hotel of the week, we’ve chosen Riad Dar Ilham, a modern riad in Marrakech.

Hotel: Riad Dar Ilham

Region: Marrakech and region

Address: Oulad Hassoun douar Jallal Route de Fés, 40 000 Marrakech

Rating: ***

Riad Dar Ilham sits on the Marrakech to Fes road, meaning that it’s in a great location for transport links. However, once you’re in the riad you may not want to leave – the key here is relaxation and the sumptuous surroundings mean you cannot fail to enjoy some chill-out time.

Use of the hammam is included in the price of a regular stay, and on request you can arrange a four-day pampering programme – perfect to de-stress, detox and relax. Nawal, the riad’s resident beautician, will take expert care of you.

On the first day, you’ll enjoy a body scrub and full 30 minute relaxation massage. The second day includes a seaweed body wrap, a well recognised way of removing toxins from your system and also good for toning the skin. Toning work continues with a toning massage – ideal for tired muscles.

To revive the mind as well as the body, essential oils are the order of the day, along with a facial”

Day three and you should be feeling pretty relaxed and refreshed. To revive the mind as well as the body, essential oils are the order of the day, along with a facial to give you a truly radiant complexion. On day four, you can enjoy a henna envelopment and final relaxing massage – by now we guarantee your cares will have faded away.

All guests also have use of the outdoor Jacuzzi, located in an intimate corner of the sumptuous garden, which is filled with roses, and an oval-shaped swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers. There is a larger swimming pool at the nearby kasbah, which guests can use most of the time, although it is advisable to check first as the kasbah can sometimes be exclusively booked up.

On the rare occasions when weather is bad, or if you just want to get out of the sun for a few hours, there is an indoor lounge with an open fireplace, large television and good selection of board games.

If you’re feeling more adventurous, there are a good range of outdoor activities within easy reach of Dar Ilham. The hotel can arrange horse riding trips along the palm grove or SUV, buggy and quad bike rides around the Moroccan countryside. For a truly unique view of Marrakech and surrounding mountains, why not take to a hot air balloon ride? Balloon trips take off just 15km from the riad and can be booked through the hotel staff.

From paragliding to golf, there are a large range of sporting options available to you, while if you’re travelling with a sweetheart you can enjoy a night under the Moroccan stars in a bivouac.

If you’re travelling with a sweetheart, you can enjoy a night under the Moroccan stars in a bivouac”

Food lovers will be spoiled at Dar Ilham, where the menu is extensive and exquisite. The head waiter speaks English fairly well although guests may find difficulty in communicating with other staff. Guests will have the choice of soups, meat-based tagines, couscous dishes and seafood, while vegetarians can enjoy salads and vegetable tagines, all made from ingredients from the local market. Meals are usually served in the flowered courtyard or rose garden.

Wherever you are in the riad, you’ll feel close to nature. Five friendly tortoises share the garden space with guests and snake charmers regularly visit to practise their art.

Morocco Gateway can offer special deals on your stay at Dar Ilham and other riads in Marrakech.

To book your stay at Dar Ilham, click this link.

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Hotel of the Week – Dar Baraka

April 1st, 2010
By Morocco Gateway

Morocco is a country steeped in romance and art. It’s the ideal place to get away if you’re seeking artistic inspiration, so this week we turn the focus on an intimate little riad in Rabat that’s perfect for anyone seeking their muse.

Hotel: Dar Baraka

Region: Rabat

Address: 26 rue de la Mosquée, Kasbah des Oudayas, 10000 Rabat

Rating: **

Dar Baraka is a truly intimate Moroccan riad situated on the Atlantic seaboard coast. Small and simple, this quaint little riad is perched atop a rocky spur, overhanging the naturally cooling estuary of the Bou Regreg.

The building was originally constructed by French owners in the 1920s. Although the riad is small, it is elegant, with only two bedrooms – one twin, one double – for a real sense of intimacy. This makes it the perfect retreat for couples seeking to get away from the rat race, or for artists and other creative types travelling together in search of inspiration.

Dar Baraka is now owned by Pauline, who also runs an art gallery in Rabat, and you can really see her influences throughout the little riad.

The decor will appeal to those of an artistic bent and people who enjoy antiquing”

The decor of the riad will appeal to those of an artistic bent and people who enjoy antiquing. Both bedrooms are light and breezy and are decorated with antique furniture and original art work. They are both en suite and in the double room you’ll find the original bath with 1950s fittings and ivory tiling, while the twin room benefits from a traditional zellij (mosaic) and Italian marble.

As for the location itsellf, Kasbah des Oudayas was founded in the 12th century and by the 18th century had become a nest of pirates. Remnants of this past can be found in Dar Baraka itself, most notably in the vaulted cellar that dates from this time and is littered with canon balls.

The pirate past is long gone, however, and Dar Baraka is now a place of meditation and relaxation. There are two separate terraces and garden areas surrounded by fig trees and other sumptuous vegetation. That’s not to say the riad is without mod cons, however. There is a TV lounge with DVD player and wireless internet is available throughout the building.

The pirate past is long gone, and Dar Baraka is now a place of meditation and relaxation”

Food lovers will be well catered for. Breakfast is a banquet, with many kinds of juice, breads, pancakes, eggs, yoghurts and cheeses. Lunch and dinner are also available on request with plenty of delicious salads, chicken and fish. Vegetarian options are also available.

Dar Baraka is a 30 minute drive from Rabat-Sale airport and 1.5 hours from Casablanca. What’s more, it’s just five minutes from the beach.

Morocco Gateway can offer special deals on your stay at Dar Baraka and other Moroccan hotels and riads. To book your stay at Dar Baraka, click this link.

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Hotel of the Week – Dar Azawad

March 25th, 2010
By Morocco Gateway

For many Europeans, the desert is something hard to imagine – of course you’ve seen the movies and the pictures, yet still it’s hard to conjure up the atmosphere; the smells, the heat, the sheer vastness of it all. Visiting the Sahara is an experience everyone should have, which is why this week we explore a Moroccan riad located on the edge of the desert, with a choice of accommodation including authentic mud huts.

Hotel: Dar Azawad

Region: Zagora, Beyond Atlas

Address: Douar Ouled Driss BP16, M’hamid, Zagora

Rating: ***

Dar Azawad is a rural Moroccan riad that offers a variety of guest rooms, from authentic tented mud huts to standard hotel rooms and luxurious, spacious suites. Located in Zagora on the edge of the Sahara Desert, there’s something for everyone who wants to experience a desert journey.

The tented huts have to be seen to be appreciated. Made of camel hair and mud, they are brightly furnished and provide a real ‘back-to-basics’ nomadic stay, with shared wash rooms and no air conditioning. If you’re looking for a genuine desert-living experience, these are the perfect choice.

Made of camel hair and mud, the tented huts provide a real ‘back-to-basics’ nomadic stay – the genuine desert-living experience”

However, if you want a more traditional Moroccan riad stay, both the standard rooms and the suites are decorated in a nomadic, colourful fashion, combining Western comforts of en-suite showers and air conditioning with traditional embellishments such as Tadlekt lime tiling.

Because of its desert edge location, Dar Azawad is perfect for travellers who wish to explore the Sahara. For a truly authentic experience, we’d recommend a camel trek, though if camels don’t tickle your fancy there are also jeep tours available.

Although it’s rural, the location is bursting with other attractions. Just ten minutes walk from the riad is a fortified mud hamlet, known as a ksar. A short drive away are M’hamid, Zagora and Tagounite, where you will find souks selling hand-made crafts, while within the hotel itself there is a small boutique from which you can purchase traditional fabrics, rugs and wood carvings.

The restaurant at Dar Azawad is perfect for a romantic dinner for two, tastefully lit by candles and lanterns that provide an intimate feel. Meals can also be served outside at poolside pavilions. Dar Azawad’s chef trained in France and has worked in Saudi Arabian hotels, meaning that there’s a sumptuous mix of cuisine available.

Vegetarians will be well catered for in Dar Azawad, and other dietary requirements can be met too”

Generally, breakfast and dinner are included in the price and lunch is available for a small additional charge. Vegetarians will be well catered for in Dar Azawad and other dietary requirements can be met too.

When you’re not out exploring the desert on a camel or visiting the nearby towns for a shopping trip, there is ample space to relax at Dar Azawad. Unlike some other hotels, the swimming pool is of a good size, meaning you can enjoy a proper swim if you wish. There are also sunbeds and seated areas around the pool to soak up the glorious weather. For those of a fairer complexion and anyone wanting to spend time out of the sun, there is a shaded seating area beneath the trellis, and there’s also a sitting room full of books and magazines inside the riad.

The swimming pool is of a good size and there are sunbeds and seated areas around the pool, plus shaded seating areas beneath the trellis and a sitting room full of books inside the riad”

There’s also a hammam and spa, complete with massage, hair and nail salon, aromatherapy and Jacuzzi – guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed and ready for your next adventure.

If you want to try something a little different, the hotel can also arrange a range of overnight camps in the desert. A driver, jeep and tent are provided. Quad biking is also popular for some younger travellers.

Morocco Gateway can offer you special discounts on Dar Azawad, as well as other Morocco hotels and riads. To book your stay at Dar Azawad and experience the breathtaking Sahara Desert for yourself, click this link.

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Hotel of the week: Dar Attajmil

March 18th, 2010
By Morocco Gateway

Modern life, with all its distractions, noise, hustle and bustle – wouldn’t it be nice to get away from it all for a while? Relaxation can be hard with so much going on and for many couples spending quality time together is no mean feat in this day and age. That’s why for our Hotel of the Week this week we’ve chosen an intimate riad in Marrakech – perfect for some quality chill-out time.

Hotel: Dar Attajmil

Region: Marrakech

Rating: **

Seating area

Dar Attajmil is a small, intimate Marrakech riad tucked away from city life in a quiet side street of the old Medina. The lack of passing traffic makes Dar Attajmil an oasis of calm from the bustling city, and the aim of owners Lucrezia and Monica is to help you get away from the pressures of everyday life. There are no televisions or telephones in the hotel, but there is a wi-fi connection to stay in touch if you need to.

The lack of passing traffic makes Dar Attajmil an oasis of calm from the bustling city”

With just four rooms and one private suite, the hotel provides the perfect intimate setting for couples and small groups of friends, while also being ideal for individual travellers looking for some “me” time. It’s hard to believe, but this riad is just 15 minutes from the airport and five minutes from the main square. On arrival you’ll wind through a little pink side street past local vendors to the door – where the hotel’s resident cat will be waiting to greet you.

Roof terrace

The riad comprises a peaceful roof terrace with wicker furniture and cushions, an indoor lounge, patio courtyard and even its own library.

Each of the bedrooms is individually decorated, with some Italian influence as the proprietors are originally from Italy. This mix of cultures is also reflected in the menu, which is Moroccan with Mediterranean undertones and can cater for a vegetarian diet. Most of the cuisine is made from organic ingredients delivered fresh from a local farm and the cook will happily share the secrets of excellent cooking. There is also the opportunity to take part in a cookery course if you want to learn how to make these delicious meals yourself.

Bedroom

Dar Attajmil has recently developed a new Moroccan cookery-based activity where guests accompany hotel kitchen staff to the local Bab Doukkala Souk food markets for ingredients and spices in the morning, and then assist their chef in the preparation of their own three-course Moroccan lunch, including homemade Moroccan bread. The meal is then eaten on the roof terrace or patio area.

Most of the cuisine is made from organic ingredients delivered fresh from a local farm”

Food is served throughout the day anywhere in the riad and catering services, from individual lunches to private parties, can be provided on demand. The hotel can even supply entertainment in the shape of traditional Moroccan music or contemporary DJs.

Food on terrace

For some truly invigorating relaxation, the hammam is a must. Dar Attajmil has an excellent in house spa service provided by local beauticians. With services including massage using famous Moroccan Aragan oil, shiatsu and a range of face, body and hair treatments, your guaranteed to unwind at this cosy Moroccan riad. There’s also a roof terrace equipped with loungers to soak up the sunshine.

If you’re feeling more adventurous, the team at Dar Attajmil can also organise art and craft or music workshops, horse riding, golf, archaeological tours and mountain or desert excursions. There’s also a local tailor who can recreate your favourite dress or make you an entirely new Moroccan kaftan.

Lounge area

While the hotel is happy to cater for small families and even offers an on-demand babysitting service, guests should remember the relaxed and quiet atmosphere of the hotel may not suit all families.

Morocco Gateway can offer special discount deals on Dar Attajmil, as well as other Morocco hotels and riads. To book your stay at Dar Attajmil, click this link. The relaxation – and the red cat – await you!

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March special offer on Moroccan Hotels: Tigmi

March 9th, 2010
By Morocco Gateway

There’s nothing quite like escaping the hustle and bustle of city life to relax and rejuvenate. So we’re delighted to bring you a very special offer for March, with a special four-nights-for-the-price-of-three deal on a fabulous Moroccan hotel that’s located in a tranquil mountain village, yet is still within easy access for visiting Marrakesh.

Hotel: Tigmi

Address: Douar Tagadert el Kadi, Km 24 Route d’Amizmiz, Outside Marrakech

Region: Marrakech and region

Rating: ***

Tigmi is a superb mid-range Moroccan hotel located in the small village of Tagadert. Just 20 minutes from the city of Marrakesh, Tagadert is also within easy reach of the tranquil beauty of the Atlas Mountains.

Originally a house, Tigmi was constructed in 1840 and has recently been renovated by village artisans using traditional techniques. The main house was transformed into a spacious hotel, complete with swimming pool, hammam (Turkish bath) and restaurant. A farm track divides this building from the second wing of Tigmi, which opened in 2008 and added another pool, as well as spacious bedrooms.

Originally constructed in 1840, Tigmi has recently been renovated by village artisans”

There’s a real treat in store at this hotel for fans of arts and crafts. You’ll be struck instantly by the vivid woven furnishings inside the hotel, which are made on the premises by Tigmi’s resident weaver. A talented artisan, he can create bespoke weavings from drawings that guests supply.

Tigmi’s food is not to be missed – cooked fresh from local, organic ingredients (the olive oil is produced just 500 yards away, an example of truly local cuisine) and vegetarians are catered for, although it’s best to advise the hotel in advance if you have any special dietary requirements. Meals are generally served outside on the terrace during warm weather, when guests can enjoy an amazing panoramic vista while eating. Food can also be served indoors anywhere throughout the hotel as required.

The mountainous, rural location of Tigmi means it’s ideal for sporty holidays, from gentle walks and hikes to mountain biking, watersports on the nearby lake and even microlight flying. You can hire mountain bikes from Tigmi itself. But if you want to take things a little easier, that’s not a problem – the mini gym, pools and spa with massage therapies and skin treatments are sure to help relax you.

Tigmi’s rural location means it’s ideal for sporty holidays, from gentle hikes to watersports and microlight flying”

The hammam is large compared with those in many Moroccan riads and has a relaxing atmosphere, with separate rooms for each of the therapies on offer, giving a real sense of privacy.

During March, Morocco Gateway are offering a special Spring deal – four nights for the price of three, staying at Tigmi any time until 31 May 2010 (note, you have to book by 31 March to qualify for this offer). Just follow this link and click the ‘Special Offers’ tab.

Just 25 minutes from Marrakesh’s Menara Airport, Tigmi is the perfect place to shake off the winter chills in a tranquil, warm location.

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Welcome to our new blog!

March 3rd, 2010
By Morocco Gateway

Welcome to Morocco Gateway’s brand new blog. As you’ve landed up here we suspect you may be planning a trip to Morocco and we have to say we thoroughly recommend it! Morocco Gateway is the brainchild of two Morocco fanatics and we hope through this blog to share our enthusiasm for this marvellous country with you. We’re going to explore some of the best Morocco hotels & riads, and share some very special offers. But for now, read on to discover what you can expect from visiting Morocco.

Kasbah of Tinerhir.

Morocco is an ancient kingdom that’s becoming increasingly popular as a destination for tourists. There’s something for everyone, from seasoned travellers to first-time holiday makers. A land of adventure, excitement, culture, history and extremely friendly people, you’re sure to fall in love with this beautiful country. Staying in one of the small hotel or riads in Morocco will give you an unforgettable cultural experience.

One of the first things you’ll notice about visiting Morocco is how colourful it is. From jewels to magical carpets, there is an amazing array of colour on display wherever you turn.

One of the first things you’ll notice about Morocco is how colourful it is.”

The markets and towns are bustling with people and a range of crafts can be seen (and bought) on the streets or Marrakesh. The area is also steeped in rich history dating back to ancient times. If you are staying in a Marrakesh hotel, a day trip to the Kasbah of Tinerhir would be the perfect escape from city life. Kasbahs are rural fortresses that protected Moroccans from invaders and are breathtaking sites.

You could also escape with a relaxing camel trek, have a fortune teller reveal your future, or learn to bellydance from a professional bellydancer.

Morocco has so much to offer. On this blog we will share some top things to see while staying in a Morocco hotel or riad, give some advice for visiting Morocco and advice for particular travellers (including women, those seeking adventure and vegetarians) and share some of the stories behind these Morocco hotels & riads in our new Hotel of the Week feature.

Let us know what you think of our blog, and share your experience of visiting Morocco by leaving us a comment. If you have any questions about your trip, don’t hesitate to ask.

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