Palacio El Badi (Bab Berrima, frente a la Place des Ferblantiers Marrakech) – Este palacio una vez magnífico, cuyo nombre significa ‘incomparable’, fue construido en 1578 por las Midas de Marrakech, el sultán saadí Ahmed el-Mansour. Sus 360 habitaciones estuvieron una vez suntuosamente decoradas en mármol, oro, ónice, marfil, madera de cedro y piedras semipreciosas, […]
El Badi Palace (Bab Berrima, off Place des Ferblantiers Marrakech) — This once magnificent palace, whose name means the ‘incomparable’, was built in 1578 by the Midas of Marrakech, Saadian sultan Ahmed el-Mansour. Its 360 rooms were once sumptuously decorated in marble, gold, onyx, ivory, cedar wood and semi-precious stones, surrounding a vast central courtyard […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Casablanca: Avis: +212 (0) 5225 39072 Budget: +212 (0) 661 842708 Dollar: +212 (0) 80 200 7778 Europcar: +212 (0) 5223 13737 Sixt: +212 (0) 5225 36615
Agadir (city) — Agadir is an absolute gem on Morocco’s coastline. With spacious streets, palm-lined boulevards and bright white buildings, it’s a city that is designed with the visitor in mind. Agadir is one of Morocco’s finest holiday destinations. People come here from all over the world to enjoy the fine beaches and the 300 […]
Almazar Centre Commercial (Route de l’Ourika, Marrakech) – this a smaller shopping center with some regional and international retailers (like Adidas, Benetton, Virgin Megastore, and Yves Rocher). Like other malls, this one has a supermarket (Carrefour), a food court with various international eateries (like Domino’s and Pizza Hut), as well as a multiplex theater and […]
Black House (Hyatt Regency Hotel, Place des Nations Unies, Casablanca) – Experience the best in Casablanca nightlife at the stunning Black House Discotheque. Located in the lobby of Hyatt Regency Casablanca, this stylish lounge features the most advanced video equipment and is dramatically decorated in tones of black and gold. There is no strict dress […]
A Ma Bretagne (12 Blvd. de l’Océan Atlantique, Casablanca) — probably one of the best French restaurants in North Africa. All the classic dishes are on the menu, so take your time over some duck (delicious) or the squid in the snail-butter sauce. The wine list is extensive and expensive. On a warm night, book […]
Chellah (Sala Colonia – near Rabat) – located south of Rabat, this is an ancient necropolis at the heart of the old Roman city of Sala Colonia (when the country was then known as “Mauretania Tingitana”). The Chellah is one of the most magical sights in Morocco. Perhaps the most important tomb here belongs to […]
Bahia Palace (Rue Riad Zitoun el-Jedid, Marrakech 40000) –– The Bahia Palace is located in the medina of Marrakech along the northern edge of the district Mellah or Jewish quarter. Although the exact dates of the construction of the palace are unknown, the building was in use between 1859 and 1873 and was completed by […]
The North African country of Morocco, which has the distinction of having both an Atlantic and a Mediterranean coast, has its geographic location to thank for being at the crossroads of history. Initially the Phoenicians were attracted to this country’s coastline – where a number of small trading colonies were set up as far back […]