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Leave your worries about hygiene behind and have an orange juice in Jemaa El Fna square. You will not only have the tastiest orange juice you will ever try but also meet locals and have a nice chat.
Riad Sirr
32 Derb Lalla Bent Lamri Quartier Assouel, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
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Should I bring a baby pram to Marrakesh?
We are leaving tomorrow and will be staying in the medina. I am still undecided as to whether or not to bring the pram for my 6 month old. Any thoughts?
thanks
Re: Should I bring a baby pram to Marrakesh?
do you have one of those baby pouches where you can carry your baby on your chest? a pram sounds quite big and bulky - and there can be a lot of people about and activity to make your way through - not to mention the uneven terrain....I probably wouldnt bring a pram if its a short visit
Re: Should I bring a baby pram to Marrakesh?
I'll second Angie - I'd bring a carrier that either straps the baby across your chest or your back. Many of the old places in the world are not built for comfortable/easy rolling of prams. I know I wouldn't have recommended one for the places we visited in Italy - lots of cobblestones and stairs. Plus, to her point, the baby will be closer to you in very busy areas.
Re: Should I bring a baby pram to Marrakesh?
And I make three - the medina can be very crowded and jostling as well as uneven for wheels. Also another thing to look out for - a carry sling or pappoose is ideal.
Re: Should I bring a baby pram to Marrakesh?
Thanks for your thoughts. It is actually an offroad pram with big wheels - she loves cobblestones - they put her to sleep. I guess it is more a question of the crowds. I do have a wrap that I was going to bring as well - however I was thinking that it may get too hot being strapped to me.
Re: Should I bring a baby pram to Marrakesh?
Pollution from trafic exhausts can be very nasty in the city, and will be at baby's level.
Just a thought !
Travel Tips for Marrakesh
Tips for bartering
Very few things in Morocco have fixed prices, there is always room for bargaining.
It took me a little while to get used to and it can sometimes be too time consuming but I have to admit I enjoyed walking away knowing I had got a bargain. In the end Morocco did a bit of damage to my wallet and my shoulders. Its all down to personal taste what you go for, just make sure it is something you actually like and don't let the salesman insist it's perfect for you. After some practice I bargained down to 40% of the original price on most items, generally more than 50% is a bad deal.
French style pavement cafe
Gueliz is in Ville Nouvelle, the French Quarter.
There are many pavement cafes, ice cream parlours, patisseries.
I quite liked this cafe, to sit in the comfy wicker seats,and watch the world go by, as I planned my day.
The clientele was a mix of tourists, holidaying Moroccans, and locals in traditional dress or westernised attire.
Open 0600 - 23.30hrs daily.
On my 2nd visit to M'kesh, I used this cafe quite a bit as my hotel was nearby. It was still very popular. This time though I was amused to find one of the surliest waiters ever- he looked a bit like Rene from the old TV comedy Allo Allo, in fact it was like watching a comedy as he huffed and puffed, tutted and clicked his tongue at every inconvenience, trying to avoid catching anyones eye who might want to order and sitting down in a chair at every opportunity while the other waiters ran around. (He was like this with everyone, locals included)
I'd spotted a few tables with clear green drinks, but didn't know what it was. I'd asked "Rene" for a menu - his eyes nearly shot out of his head as he shrieked"menu???" at me, before shuffling off to find one, shaking his head and tutting.
I couldn't find anything that might have been the green drink, so I ordered a cafe glace (11dh), to his disdain. Looking in my purse, I only had a 100dh note, which nearly reduced me to a fit of giggles imagining his response.
I'm afraid I waited to make sure that he had to come over to take my money, rather than call one of the others. (people at neighbouring tables had also apparently noticed his dismeanour) It was worth it for the charade of his reaction, when he eventually returned and slammed down my change, he turned on his heel (the quickest I'd seen him move) and fled to slump in a chair. I didn't even get a chance to hand him his tip!(I left a larger tip than normal on the table, for this memorable encounter) I enjoyed a mint tea, fresh orange juice and a Latte on my visits.
This is an ideal spot for people watching, it's on the corner of Ave Mohammed V, so plenty going on around.
There are hawkers passing through with DVDs, tissues, sunglasses, shirts, rugs etc, but they're approaching the locals as well, not just tourists, so just shake your head and smile, or say Non Merci if You don't want to buy.
I visited at various times of the day and late evening.
Somewhere to sit and linger, not ideal if You're in a hurry.
Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace is the most beautiful building complex in Marrakech. It was built in 1886-87 for Si Moussa, a former slave. If you ever wanted to see a rags to riches story, then this is it.
Admission: 10dh
Ali Ben Youssef Medersa
This Medersa is the largest theological college in the Maghreb (the West - area covered by Morocco, Tunisia , Algeria and Libya-lit. where the sun sets!)
Built in 1565, then rebuilt in the 16th and 19th centurys with restoration work completed in the 1960's.
This Medersa is unique - in being the largest, and having a different layout.
The students cells (about 130) are clustered around 7 courtyards, with some looking onto the outside streets, which is unusual in Moroccan/Andalucian architecture.
Walking down a corridor (after paying) you turn right into a courtyard, (turn round to admire the ornate carved and painted door) with a large pool. I was mesmorised by the stunning reflection of the door in the pool!
Some stunning stucco decorative panels, tiled zellij bases and ceder wood carvings to admire.
Climb the stairs for views of the students cells. (There are a couple of mock ups of a city and rural students rooms)
Peep through the windows for a 'secret' view onto the streets below. ( Some offer a view onto 'local life' that you may not be able to photograph normally!) or views onto the courtyard below.
If viewing the Medersa, The Marrakesh Museum and Koubba Ba'adiyn (all within a very short walk) there is a discount ticket for 50dh (25dh for children/senior citizens) Otherwise it is 30 dh (15dh ) for this 1 site.
open 0900 - 1900 April - Sept
0900 - 1800 Oct - March
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Q: Berber Jewelry "Are there souks that have Berber necklaces and would anyone know their name & location? Thanks. Losham"
A: "Go to the main souk and you'll find lots of jewelries of all types in here You'd find them also all round Djema el Fina as well as casual stands along the roads But..."
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