Author: lotuseaters.travel
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Three days in Marrakech for a first time visitor
HOW TO SPEND THREE WONDERFUL DAYS IN MARRAKECH FOR A FIRST TIME VISITOR. Marrakech is a city that can feel completely overwhelming at first. It is loud, colourful and chaotic at times. Throw in loads of Instagram influencers telling you where you ‘must visit’ in Marrakech. And for a first…
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11 great things to do in Gueliz
11 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN GUELIZ, MARRAKECH’s NEW TOWN. When most people think of Marrakech, they picture the medina. The souks, the riads, the narrow alleyways, and the chaos of Jemaa el-Fnaa. But there is another side to the city that feels completely different. Gueliz, Marrakech’s modern district, is…
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Majorelle Gardens Marrakech: what you need to know before visiting
MAJORELLE GARDENS MARRAKECH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING. Majorelle Gardens is one of Marrakech’s most famous attractions, and for many people, it sits high on the must-visit list. With its bold blue walls, exotic plants, and Yves Saint Laurent connection, it is easy to see why. We visited…
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Where to stay in Marrakech + tips for booking
WHERE TO STAY IN MARRAKECH + TIPS FOR BOOKING. Marrakech is a city where choosing the right place to stay really matters. The difference between staying in the right area and the wrong one can completely change your experience. I felt quite passionate about writing this blog post, because the…
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15 must do things in Marrakech
15 MUST DO THINGS IN MARRAKECH. Phil Ronsenthal said this of Marrakech – “it’s a bit like school, you’re not going to get it on the first day.” This is absolutely true – don’t beat yourself up if you find it totally overwhelming and you flee back to your riad…
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Why Marrakech Won Me Over (And Why It’s Worth Visiting)
WHY MARRAKECH WON ME OVER (AND WHY IT’S WORTH VISITING). Is it because the sun is shining, or that I am sat on a rooftop with my notebook and a pen, a polished concrete floor underneath my feet and a reassuringly expensive coffee – but I realise on my first…
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Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez: Our Top Tips
CHEFCHAOUEN DAY TRIP FROM FEZ: OUR TOP TIPS. One of the most popular day trips from Fez is a visit to Chefchaouen, the famous blue town in the north of Morocco. We knew we wanted to see Chefchaouen, but we weren’t convinced we’d want to spend too long there. I’ll…
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Is Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca open to tourists? And how to visit
IS HASSAN II MOSQUE IN CASABLANCA OPEN TO TOURSTS: HOW TO VISIT. Casablanca isn’t always at the top of people’s Morocco itineraries, but there is one attraction that makes the city well worth visiting: the Hassan II Mosque. Located right on the Atlantic coast, it’s the most famous landmark in…
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Rick’s Café in Casablanca: all you need to know
RICK’S CAFE IN CASABLANCA: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” – Casablanca (1942) Rick’s Café in Casablanca is one of those places that lives more in our imagination than in reality. Thanks to the…
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15 best things to do in Essaouira
15 BEST THINGS TO DO IN ESSAOUIRA. After four days in Essaouira, I had around 1,000 photos of cats on my camera roll. They were everywhere – poised on every corner, patiently waiting to be photographed. Curled up in rugs, lined up on benches, I even caught one sprawled across…