Information for: Marrakech
Marrakech is a magical place and a symbol of Morocco. Where the intoxicating atmosphere creates an almost fairytale experience which brings even the most unbelievable travellers tales to life. From snake charmers, acrobats, potions and hidden palaces to luxury hotels, banks and streets alive with motor scooters, you cannot fail to be charmed by this enchanting city. The lively and panoramic central square, the carnival-like environment of the Medina (the old town) and colourful bazaars where the aroma of sizzling Morrocan delicacies will leave your mouth watering. All of this is what draws thousands here every year.
Hotels located in: Marrakech
The Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
The Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul offers the ultimate in luxury and has the glamour of a genuine Ottoman Palace. Perfectly-located on the shores of the magnificent Bosphorus this Imperial Palace provides luxurious facilities award-winning cuisine and impeccable service. Among the highlights – and there are many of them! – are theaward-winning Tuğra Restaurant and Sanitas [...]
Ciragan Caddesi 32 Besiktas IstanbulTel No: +90 212 326 4646
Hotel G
The coolly-titled Hotel G is a new-ish one-hundred-and-ten-room boutique offering that’s inthe hip-yet-luxurious mode. In a great location in the nightlife and entertainment district of Sanlitun this place is stylish sexy and happening. In-house dining & drinking includes American & Mediterranean options (Scarlett & Morio) and we’ve got a good feeling you’ll like this place!
7 GongtixiluChao Yang District
BeijingTel No: +86 10 6552 3600
Amanjena
Amanjena means peaceful paradise and is an oasis of calm in a walled enclave dotted with fountains and pools embellished with verdant lawns and glittering tiles. This luxurious hotel is located 5 miles outside of town and is exceptional in every possible way. This place is absolutely stunning it looks like a palace! Everything you [...]
Route De OuarzazateMarrakech
Tel No: +212 24 40 3353
Caravan Serai Hotel
If you’re looking forpeace and tranquility look no further than Caravan Serai. Located just 10 minutes outside of town with only 17 luxurious rooms avaliable all looking onto the private pool this is a haven of peace. Attention to detail is key here and they offer loads of extras including a free shuttle service into [...]
264 Ouled Ben RahmouneMarrakech
Tel No: +212 24 30 0302
Riad Zolah
Riad Zolah is a luxury boutique hotel offering you the very best in modern comfort and facilities. Located in the heart of the ancient walled city – the Medina. You can relax and unwind with theheated plunge pool massage room and Moroccan sauna.Lovely!
114 Derb El Hammam MouassineEl Haouz
Tel No: +212 24 38 7535
Dar Charkia
Dar Charkia is in an oasis of calm amidst the vibrant atmosphere of Marrakech where you can enjoy European and Moroccan cuisine in a cool relaxed atmosphere. With wireless internet access Satellite TV DVD and heated swimming pool this is the perfect place to stay for both business and pleasure. Highly-recommended.
49/50 Derb el Halfaoui Bab DoukkalaMarrakech
Tel No: +212 24 37 6477
Riad El Mansour
This stunning luxury hotel is located in the heart of Medina. It is a small boutique hotel with only 6 bedrooms and has been designed for those seeking a more personalised luxury hotel break. The Riad offers a Spa Hamman Gym and Jaccuzzi making it the perfect choice for relaxing in style.
227 Derb Jdid Bab DoukkalaMarrakech
Tel No: +212 24 38 1577
La Sultana
La Sultana is a luxury 5-star hotel in an ideal location close to the airport golden triangle and three golfcourses. From the rooftops guests are dazzled by the 360 degree panoramic views and the spa is to die for! The Sultana Spa offers a hammam jacuzzi sauna beauty therapist hairdresser special showers and baths. You [...]
403 rue de la KasbahMarrakech
Tel No: +212 24 38 8008
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Marrakech
Ciel D’Afrique
For your best chance to see the breathtaking views of Marrakesh take a relaxing flight in a hot air balloon with Ciel Da Afrique . Travel through the sky over tranquil deserts and small local villages for a taste of Morroco as most have never seen it before. Collected from your hotel or riad early [...]
Cotton Club
This club is usuallyfilled with an interesting blend of weekenders from Casablanca and foreign visitors. Situated in the Triangle d’Or this is one of the favourite hangouts in the city. Along with dance and music you can also enjoy dinner and wine here.
Triangle d'OrMarrakech
Tel No: +212 24 444 7450
C:Union
C:Union is a well-known and popular city bar/club. The clientele are probably eighty per cent expats andtwenty per cent’arty’ locals! And it can get pretty lively in here later on (C:Union is open from 5pm – 2am). It’s also a good option for hearing aytipical live music like reggae or classic rock.
No.115 Shuiyin RdChengshihui
GuangzhouTel No: +86 20 8704 7357
Music Bar
Music Bar is an upmarket bar locatedwithin the four-starForeign Businessmen’s Club Hotel. A big hit with the Brits – as you’d expect! – this is a lovely place to have a quiet drink ortwo early in the evening. The Arabic-themed piano lounge keeps things pretty laid-back and you’ll feel a long way away from the [...]
1/F The Foreign Businessmen's Club Hotel293 Guangzhou Da Dao Zhong
GuangzhouTel No: +86 20 8737 1288 ext 3820
Le Comptoir Paris Bar
Nestled in the heart of the district of Wintering is the Le Comptoir Paris Bar which attracts huge party-going crowds and is well worth a visit. There is also a restauranton the ground floor serving traditional Moroccan cuisine which is very tasty.
Echchouada AvenueWintering
MarrakechTel No: +212 44 437 702
Paradise Club
The Paradise Club is the most famous nightclub in this Moroccan city and located within theHotel Pullman Mansour Eddhabi. Very busy with a diverse and interesting crowd.
Avenue de FranceMarrakech
Tel No: +212 24 448 222
Restaurants Located in: Marrakech
Datong Restaurant
Datong Restaurant serves traditional Chinese cuisine atone of the city’s veteran dining establishments. A cool spot thatoccupies all eight storeys of an old riverfront building it’s very popular with the locals so make sure you book well in advance if you’re coming here. And best to expect noisy chaotic and lively!
Nanfang Dasha63 Yanjiang Xi Lu
Colonial CantonTel No: +86 20 8188 8988
Le Comptoir
The place to be seen and the favourite hang-out for Marrakech’s beautiful people. Le Comptoir is both a cocktail bar and restaurant. Popular withdiplomats supermodels and minor royalty. It’s expensive but well worth it for a real VIP experience!
Avenue EchouadaHivernage
Tel No: +212 24 437 702
La Maison Arabe
This restaurant offers a selection of traditional Moroccan dishes and local specialities. It is good for lunch as well as dinner which is accompanied by excellent Arab-Andalusian music. It is expensive but well recommended for a memorable dining experience.
1 Derb AssehbeBab Doukkala
MedinaTel No: +212 24 387 010
Casa Lalla
Every night the refined Riad Casa Lalla is transformed into a gastronomic getaway where the French chef serves a menu invented that day using only the freshest ofingredients. A great dining experience. Reservations are required.
16 Derb JemaaMedina
Tel No: +212 24 429 757
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Marrakech
Chic Caftan
Almost opposite the Galerie Bikenmeyer. This appropriately named store sells elegant women&rsquos clothing some men&rsquos gandouras and djellabas as well as beautiful babouches with a contemporary feel to them. This is where the traditional upper-crust of Marrakech buystheir Moroccan gear and where you can get some memorable and interesting gifts to represent your Morrocan experience.
100 Rue Mohammed el BeqqalMarrakechTel No: +212 44 435 093
Sagha – Grand Bijouterie
Located in the Mellah – Jewish quarter -you will find the Sagha or Grand Bijouterie which is the old jewellery market. Identified by a lovely old ‘Grand Bijouterie’ sign here you will find the small covered arcades filled with shiny and sparkly treasures.The shops are tiny and sell a range of gold and silver jewellery [...]
MellahMarrakech
La Riviera Spa
One of the best luxury spas in Marrakech.It has acontemporary decor that has a definite Morroccan feel to it. With a large and well priced range of treatments available for those who wish to indulge.
72 Blvd Abdelkarim KhattabiMarrakechTel No: +212 24 422 077
Rue Souk Smarine
No trip to Morroco is complete without a visit to a Souk. Rue Souk Smarine is a covered street that splits half way into Souk el Attarin and Souk el Kebir and is a focal point in Marrakech. Selling absolutely everything from food spices jewellery rugs the famous Moroccan sleepers silks to tanned leather and [...]
MarrakechEnsemble Artisanal
This government-run craft shop has a wide range of souvenirs available at fixed prices. Whilst they may be a bit more expensive than the souks at least no haggling is required for your purchases here! Ringing the courtyard are set-price boutiques that give you a benchmark for the maximum you should pay for handmade brass [...]
Ave Mohammed VNouvelle VilleTel No: +212 24 443 503
Oriental Plaza
Oriental Plaza is Asia’s second-largest shopping complex and covers a a total floor area of 800000 square metres! Located at the corner of Wangfujing Street near the Forbidden this massive complex has five retail zones and overfour-hundredstores under one roof. Most shops cover either fashion jewelry electronics or footwear but becasue of the sheer size [...]
1 East Chang An AvenueBeijing
Tel No: +86 10 8518 6363
Grandview Mall
Located near the near the Guangzhou EastRailway Station Grandview Mall is certainly grand! Made up of retail catering and entertainment options (the retail side accounts for just over 50%) this vast (and quite attractive) mall includes famous fashion stores and several department storesas well asbeautiful musical fountains! There’s alsoa skatingrink amusement park and excellent cinema [...]
Corner of Tiyu Dong Rd and Tianhe Nan Yi RdGuangzhou
Tel No: +86 20 3833 1818
Entertainment located in: Marrakech
Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
This delightful butterfly garden located in the heart of the city gives an insight into the life cycles of over 30 species of butterfly and show how they impact on the environment. Guides provide information on nature – plants and birds and how they affect the life cycle of the butterflies. Visit the on – [...]
Near El Pablo Shopping CentreSan Jose
Tel No: +506 222 2937
Majorelle Museum
Located ina former artist’s studio and nestled amongst the subtropical gardens of French painter Jacques Majorelle this museum houses an interesting collection of Islamic art. The best time to visit is as the sun rises in the morning when serenity and beauty awaits.
Majorelle GardensSafi Boulevard
Tel No: +212 37 766 054
El Badi Palace
Described in its day as one of the world’s most beautiful buildings this building is now a ruin and hometo nothingbut storks!Although you can no longer see the luxurious decor that would have earned it such a title you get a feel for the sheer size of the place as you wander around the old [...]
Place des FerblantiersMarrakech
State Hermitage Museum
St. Petersburg’s most popular visitor attraction is housed in the iconic Winter Palace previously the official residence of the Romanov Tsars and is also one of the world’s largest and most prestigious museums. A must-see for all first-time travellers to the city The Hermitage has over 3 million items in its collection from Impressionist masterpieces [...]
34 Dvortsovaya NaberezhnayaTel No: +7 (812) 710-9625
Djemaa el Fna Square
Nothing in Morocco compares to the lively open-air circus where snake charmers storytellers jugglers and street artists of every type put on the most amazing display of talent and daring imaginable. In the evening the square becomes the gathering point of musicians playing all types of instruments and the tantalising aroma of the open-air food [...]
The MedinaMarrakech
Marrakech Museum
The museum is a restored 19th-century riad and has stunning examples of zellij tile work.It is located right next to the Ben Youssef Medersa and mosque. One of few local attractions in the area this is definitely worth a visit.
Bird’s Nest Stadium
Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium was the famous centrepiece of the 2008 Olympic Games. Eye-catching and impressive it’sa truly world-class stadium. In these days of reduced stadium capacities the numbers here were as high as91000 for the Olympics reduced to 80000 afterwards. You simply won’t fail to be impressed by the end result of this $500 [...]
The Olympic GreenBeijing
Tel No: n/a
Baku Entertainment Centre
An all-round Entertainment Centre -located within the city – which includes a shopping centre bowling alley and health club along with a number ofrestaurants clubsand pubs. Very centrally located so it’s perfect for those days when you don’t want to travel too far.
1130/33 F.Bayramov StTel No: +994 12 490 2222