Marrakesh Travel Forum

Just wondering if anyone can give me any tips. We've never been to Morrocco before and will be going next May with our little boy who will be almost 11 months by then. Any ideas what the weather will be like then? Can we buy baby supplies like nappies in Marrakesh? Will we be able to sightsee with a buggy? Can anyone reccomend accomodation that will allow a travel cot in the room that isn't too expensive (we're trying to keep costs down)? Feel free to give me any advice or tips you think will help. We've never travelled with a baby before it's always just been us backpacking around so we're a bit unsure.

Thanks, Bekah

I have booked a week in Marrakesh from 18 December alone. As a (not young) single woman, are there any things I shouldn't do for safety reasons? I realise I will get hassled but would welcome advice and some company sometimes whilst I'm there from any English speakers. Any offers? Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi
We are going to agadir on 28th dec 2009,we going to stay at a hotel in agadir then get a coach to marrakesh for 3 night then return to agadir for our last 2 day holiday, can any one answer the following questions
what is the bus time tables the cost and are the buses running over the xmas and new year period?are the buses reliable

any good hotels in marrakesh or agadir.

what is the cost of items are they expensive comparied to uk or europe

steve

Hi - took the advice of the other VT members and booked Riad Itrane 4 star in the medina - we got it for a good price but there are not alot of`reviews even through it is on lots of good travel booking sites. Does anyone know it or can tell me`what it is like

thanks

Hi - I'll be going to Marrakech for 3 weeks in February 2010 and am wondering if anyone can let me have any information about a good/decent hotel in Marrakech that is OK for single women to use.

Many thanks.

Susie

Checking deals to Marrakesh and there are two offers to go to either the Kenzi Oasis Hotel or the Bluebay hotel just outside Marrakesh all inclusive for a week which is about £100 more than bed and breakfast for one Hotel Amine closer to centre. My partner is a bit aprehensive about going to Marrakesh - food etc... so what would be the best and is it worth paying the extra. We hope to go on excursions whilst there for at least two days and one night so would not be using the hotel ten even if we had paid. Also has anyone stayed at any of the hotels and`would they tell us what they thought.

Thanks

Hi, does anyone have the latest news on the pilot strike at Royal Air Maroc? haven't been able to get latest news online if strike has been resolved. will appreciate if someone can give me an update or send me a link to the latest news report? Am travelling to Morrocco in Dec and was thinking of booking a ticket in advance online for the Casablanca to Marrakech route (cos much faster than train and easier as I have suitcase to lug around) But now am anxious as been reading a lot of bad things about the airline that is is unreliable and subject to frequent last minute changes. appreciate any views you might have to share. just wish there is another airline that flies from Casa to Marrakech!

Has anyone used this hotel? Whats it like etc.....

I keep reading that there is an airport bus, Bus 11, at the Marrakech airport, about .5 miles from the airport, and that is runs into town around the Djemaa el Fna.

How do I find this bus when I leave out of the airport? Are there signs to a bus stop or does someone know if I should walk toward the left or right after leaving the main entrance of the airport?

We're staying in the Gueliz area and I read in one guidebook that this bus runs there.

Any information would help.
Thanks!
~Deneen

Hi everyone!

I'm arriving in Marrakech this coming Sunday and was orignally bringing lightweight skirts/pants. But I've noticed online that it's rather cool at night and not real hot during the day.
Is it normally this cool this time of year?
Could it heat back up?

Thanks for any information.
~Deneen

hi we are going to marrakesh next week, can you wear shorts everywhere or do you need trousers/jeans to eat out. what about ladies is their any dress code

Hi there,
I'm an author, looking to rent a villa/appartment for Nov/Dec/Jan and Feb in Marrakech. My budget is about 500 euros a month. Does anybody know anywhere I could rent for that? I am looking for somewhere with a fireplace and where I can hire domestic help too. I will have my baby daughter with me, and am looking for some childcare as well.
Does this budget sound realistic?
Does anybody know where I can find a villa/apartment?
Does anybody have any comments about Marrakech as a winter destination for a writer? I will stay indoors most of the time - but need to be toasty. Was also thinking of the High Atlas, as maybe they have better fires!

We are planning to travel to marrakesh in October and i would like to ask if anyone knows of a private riad for 8 people between the 8th-17th October?

Can you help us find Private Villa in Marrakesh in October?
I heard Nakheel is nice area. Can you give me suggestions?

Where can we hire a good guide. i read about this guide called Rachid B., maybe someone can give us his contact.

anyone reccomend a spa they've been to in marrakesh, something thats not too posh but traditional also what can i expect to spend.

just looking for a bath/scrub, massage etc.

Hi,
I am coming to Marrakech after Ramadan , in September 25th, I would like to live in an old house where there is no electricity, no running water , also I would like to move around by a horse or a carriage, does any body know such a place in Marrakech or near Marrakech.
Thanks

Hi,

We have a 3 year old who will be going with us to Marrakech in December this year.

We are wondering, is it possible to do a tour from Marrakech to Ouarzazate & Erg Chebbi that's child friendly? We would still like to do some camel riding at Erg Chebbi. Is this possible with such a young child?

Also can anyone recommend a reliable tour for us? We hope to do a 2 to 4 day tour of Ouarzazate & Erg Chebbi, from Marrakech.

Thanks.

Hello,

I'm planning to fly to Marrakesh around the end of October, and stay in Morocco for 9 days or so.

I would very like to join a trekking group for a 3-5 days trip, and spend the rest of the time travelling around the country.
Most trekking organizing websites however stated that it requires two minimum booking spaces.

Could anyone please suggest an organization that takes in single travellers, and does not cost an arm and a leg?

Many Thanks,

April

I am going to Marrakech in October 2009 for 3 days and would like some suggestions on things i should do/experience i.e food, culture and other things to try. Also planning to spare a day for a trip to the atlas mountians.

Any Suggestions welcomed.

We are thinking of going to Marrakesh for a week in February. Can any recommend a tour for 2days/ 1 night or 3 days / 2 nights - whats best? How do we book? What price - we are on low budget so as cheap as`possible?

thanks

Ali

hi can anyone reccomend any good places to eat

hi im coming to marrakesh soon, wheres the best place to find a guide for city tour and wheres good place to book excursions to the high atlas

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had any information or knew of guides that took groups from Marrakesh to the dunes to sandboard. I'm looking for an excursion that isn't overnight, just a day trip.

Thanks!

Hi there
I plan to go there as a single female traveller in mid December. am tryong to figure out how best to get to marrakech from Casablanca and back (as my flight lands in Casa and I also have to fly out of cAsa on return leg). Have read that train is best but i have a big suitcase and hand luggage to deal with and that can be a pain for a single female traveller to handle.

How friendly are the train station at Casa and Marrakesh? Are they on level ground or do they have steps? Thought abt taking the plane too but read that the air flights are often subject to delays.

Also, i read that train tickets have to be bought only in Morroco! Is there anyway to get my tix in advance online? Seems bit if a risk to arrive in Casa and then buy my train ticket for next day departure. As this holiday is my one break this year, I wld hate to get stuck in Casa and be unable to arrive in Maarakesh as planned.

Am open to all options maybe booking a taxi if it's not too expensvie? (Does anyone know how much it costs and if I can just book a taxi upon arrival?) am wondering what's the best way as i don't drive? will really appreciate VTers advice on this bit on transportation between casa and marrakech. What's the best and most convenient way to travel to Marrakexh with minimum fuss?:) Thanks all!

Hi everybody! im a woman visiting Morocco for the first time this July, i ll stay in Marrakech with my boyfriend. I guess is gonna be too hot there and im really wandering HOW im gonna make it to have my shoulders covered!!! im a person who respects but this..!! just asking about the dressing code...i usually dress with skirts until the kness but if i have to dress differently..i just will! about the vaccines, which exactly are needed to make sure i dont have problems? which places i definetely must see and which i better avoid?..thanxx!

hi there..

1. How much is the cheapest fare to go to Marrakech bus station from Marrakech Airport? With what method?

2. Is there only 1 Marrakech Airport?

Hi guys,
first trip to Morroco. What is the best way to go from Casablanca to Marrakech? I like to avoid flying if possible. Are there train lines? Do you think it is a good idea to rent a car and do the drive myself? I never been.
Thank u very much

Where is the nearest decent area to Marrakesh to see the desert where there is large sand dunes and not just a barren landscape? Please advise approximate travel time also if you know. Thanks!

Off to Marrakech in two weeks. Would anyone know what price we should expect to pay to hire an official guide for the day? Our riad is quoting us 60 euros, which seems a bit steep. Also, what is the best way to book an official guide directly?