Mosaics and the Medina in Marrakesh

by Yasmin Zeinab

Overview

Discover the chic, boutique and unique sides of Marrakesh in this latest release in the popular Curious Travel Guide series.

Mosaics and the Medina in Marrakesh is a comprehensive guide to the very best places to eat, drink, shop and explore in this ancient city. Go beyond the souq's intoxicating scent of spices and colorful displays of fabrics to discover delicious local food, beautiful mosques and palaces, secret gardens and relaxing teahouses. Author Yasmin Zeinab shares not only Marrakesh's highlights, but also unlocks some of its secrets, so in no time you'll be living like a local. Full-day itineraries help you navigate the best of the city, while the daytrips section covering places in the nearby Atlas Mountains allows you to make the most of your trip. Experience the best of Marrakesh, whether you have just a few days or longer to enjoy the city.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781741176698
Publisher:	Hardie Grant
Publication date:	07/21/2020
Series:	Curious Travel Guides Series
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

After visiting Marrakesh for the first time in 2014, Yasmin Zeinab became hooked on the energy of this North African city. She now returns as often as possible to practice her Arabic, indulge in Moroccan food and shop in the souq. And she is still captivated by the magic of the medina and the locals' rich culture. Yasmin first moved from Australia to Paris, which led her to create her blog sundaysinparis.com, which then became the first title in the Curious Travel series, Sundays in Paris. While still residing in Paris, Marrakesh has become Yasmin's second home.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Welcome to Marrakesh 1

About Marrakesh 3

Do & Don't 4

Map of Marrakesh 6

Neighbourhood index 9

Notable Neighbourhoods 11

Marrakesh Itineraries

Medina Exploring 14

Medina Shopping & Eating 18

Guéliz/Ville Nouvelle 22

Sidi Ghanem Shopping 26

Eat & Drink 31

Nomad 33

La Salama 35

Le Trou Au Mur 36

Le Jardin 37

Shtatto 38

Dar Yacout 39

La Famille 41

Naranj 43

El Fenn Bar 44

Kabana 45

Al Fassia 47

Plus 61 49

Amal 51

Grand Café de la Poste 52

Baromètre 53

Comptoir Darna 55

Bô Zin 57

Street Food 59

Chez Lamine 61

No. 14 (Fried Fish) 62

Chez Abdelouahead (No. 66) 63

M'semen at Zahra's 65

Sfenj 66

Harrira at Fadma's 67

Explore 69

Jemaa el-Fnaa 71

Souk 73

Place des Epices (Spice Market) 75

Medersa Ben Youssef 77

Maison de la Photographie 79

Musée de la Femme 81

The Orientalist Museum 83

Marrakesh Museum 85

Le Jardin Secret 86

Koutoubia Mosque 87

Saadian Tombs 89

El Badi Palace 91

Bahia Palace 93

Yves Saint Laurent Museum 95

Jardin Majorelle 97

Berber Museum 99

Gallery 127 101

Museum of Art and Culture of Marrakesh (MACMA) 102

Comptoir des Mines 103

Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) 105

Shop 107

Malakut 108

Nasire 109

Kulchi 110

Max & Jan 111

Riad Yima 113

Kitan 114

Funky Cool Medina 115

Amine Bendriouich 116

Mustapha Baloui 117

Laly 119

Soufiane Zarib 121

33 Majorelle 122

Kaftan Queen 123

Maison ARTC 125

Some 126

Chabi Chic 127

Marrakshi Life 129

Topolina 130

Le Magasin Général 131

LRNCE 133

Relax 135

Le Bains de Tarabel 136

Hammam de la Rose 137

Farnatchi Spa 138

Royal Mansour Spa 139

La Masmounia 141

Stay 143

Riad Tarabel 145

Zwin Zwin Hotel & Spa 146

Riad Emberiza 147

Riad 42 148

Riad L'atelier 149

La Sultana 151

L'Hôtel Marrakech 153

Riad BE Marrakech 154

El Fenn 155

Dar El Sadaka 157

Daytrips

Essaouria 158

Afagay Desert and Scarabeo Camp 160

Beldi Country Club 162

Ourika Valley 164

The Essentials 167

Thanks 175