Special offers
Valentines day in Fez
Due to the popular reaction to our recent article on Valentines Day special offers and ideas in Marrakesh, here are some alternatives in the perhaps even more romantic ancient city of Fez in Morocco.
Set in the old city’s winding streets, Riad Ibn Battouta in Fez offers seven suites stylishly designed to mirror the journey of Ibn Battouta, a fourteen-century pilgrim who travelled extensively from Spain to China, from Africa to Russia. Perfect location for a romantic escape we think. Riad Ibn Battouta is offering Morocco Gateway users complimentary dinner for two for stays over Valentines weekend of 3 nights or more. For more details on the riad and to make an enquiry, click here
Riad Ibn Battouta
Nearby in Fez is the wonderful Riad Mabrouka. Built in 1920, the Arabo-Andalousian house of Riad Mabrouka was renovated and restored in 2000 to create a guesthouse of 6 suites and 2 rooms, complete with a small swimming pool and restaurant. Riad Mabrouka has a special offer valid until the end of February and including Valentine’s weekend of dinner for 2 persons offered for a 3 nights stay minimum. Click here for more details on the riad.
Riad Mabrouka terrace
Or to view all hotels and riads in Fez including Riads Mabrouka and Ibn Battouta, click here.
Valentine’s day in Morocco and Marrakesh
With Valentine’s day 2011 already on the horizon, there are fewer better places for a romantic weekend than Morocco. Just a few hours flight time from the UK and Europe, Marrakesh is an ancient city of intense colour, culture, escape and romance. And a number of the riads and hotels featuring on Morocco Gateway are offering Valentine’s Weekend special offers.
In Marrakesh, Riad El Cadi is a fourteenth-century house only a two minute walk from the local souks and a five minute walk from the main Jemaa el Fna square. The riad is offering Morocco Gateway users a romantic lunch on the roof terrace, sun-drenched and decorated with rose petals. For more details on Riad El Cadi, click here.
Riad El Cadi roof terrace
Still in Marrakech Riad Mezouar offering a Valentine’s Special of 2 nights in a junior suite with arrival and departure air-conditioned transfers from the airport, in-room breakfast, three-course menu romantic candlelit dinner for two, perfumed bubble bath with rose petals and a pampering massage for two. Price for two persons for two nights is only €545 (valid 10/02/2011 to 15/02/2011). See more details here.
Riad El Mezouar room
Riad ZamZam is offering a special 3 courses valentines dinner by its top chef for €50 per person. The dinner includes, Mojito cocktail, canapes, smoked salmon and buckwheat blinis with creme fraiche, chicken trid or lamb tanjia with vetable couscous, chocolate and fig torte with vanilla ice cream, moroccan petit fours and tea or coffee. Zam Zam can also advise and book romantic trips ie caleche rides, hot air ballooning, etc. For more details on Riad ZamZam click here.
Riad ZamZam room
At the more luxury end of the market, the award winning Ksar Char Bagh is offering 3 nights accommodation in a traditional Harim Suite (of approximately 70 square meters with private terrace or private garden], a Valentine day dinner for 2 persons (beverages not included), daily breakfast and airport transfers for €565 per person over for 3 nights (Based on a double occupancy and excluding local taxes and 10% government taxes. View more details here.
Delivering beauty treatment which speak of centuries of deep Moroccan hammam expertise, consider also the range of spa hotels as a gift to female partners in particular – by clicking here - or you can see our full listing of romantic riads and hotels in Morocco by clicking here.
New year in Marrakesh and Morocco
For those people who have not yet arranged their new year’e eve and day, Morocco and Marrakesh in particular represents a great destination, only a few hours from the UK and Europe, and offering sun, clear skies (usually!) and a party atmosphere!
Most riads and hotels stay open for the Christmas and New Year season, and some of these have interesting special offers for their remaining rooms – you can read more about there in our recent article on special offers here. Remember that most of these special offers have been negotiated by Morocco Gateway and are therefore only available through ourselves.
For those people who want to get away but for peace and quiet, there are a number of riads and hotels on the outskirts of Marrakesh such as La Palmeraie area, which are always popular over the Festive season. We have listed these in a selection called “Marrakesh Borders” here.
Almost of interest may be our list of clubs and restaurants in Marrakesh here.
For family trips in Marrakesh and across Morocco, have a look at our selection of family-friendly riads and hotels here, and for multi-family parties, you may also want to look at a choice of riads and hotels that cater for large parties by clicking here.
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Christmas and New Year 2010 in Marrakesh and Morocco
Looking to spend Christmas and New Year 2010 in Marrakech or elsewhere in Morocco? Here are some ideas of what is available (at the time of print!) in Marrakesh and elsewhere across Morocco.
Riad Ksiba in Marrakesh is a small riad has 2 suites still remaining for Christmas and New Year. And for people who stay more than 6 nights, they offer a complimentary dinner the day of arrival and put maroccan patisseries, a bottle of water and flowers in rooms upon arrival.
Close by in Marrakesh also, The Zen House has some availbaility and offer group discounts – ask the owner Carla both these in any enquiry you submit through us. Special occasions can also be celebrated at Zen House. Recent celebrations the riad has organised include a 4-day birthday celebration for a group of 12 and dinners with live traditional music and dancing.
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La Maison Arabe has a selection of rooms and suites over the Christmas and New Year. Ask also about their popular cookery classes.
Just outside central Marrakesh, and for a luxurious and preaecful Christmas and new Year holiday, Caravanserai is a boutique hotel offering seventeen stylish rooms in the tranquil northern Marrakech region of La Palmeraie. It still has some available Suites or Superior Suites. Read more about the hotel here.
If you fancy avoiding the city, then Ksar Shama is located in Ouirgane in foothills of the Atlas Mountains, just an hour by car from Marrakesh. They also offer Morocco Gateway users a number of special offers where they stay for 5 days or more – read more about these offers and the hotel here.
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March special offer on Moroccan Hotels: Tigmi
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.