• June 2025

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Marrakech is a city like no other. Nestled in the heart of Morocco, it’s an enticing and eclectic destination that dazzles with every step. Prepare for your senses to be well and truly slapped.  This place will dazzle, frazzle, and enchant you all at once.  It’s loud, chaotic and utterly intoxicating and I kind of love it.

We based ourselves near the old medina, where life unfolds like a film, scooters weaving past donkeys, locals shouting from fruit stalls and a call to prayer echoing across the rooftops like a moment of calm in the madness.

From the moment you step foot in the medina, Marrakech grabs you by the hand (and occasionally the arm, if you linger too long near a henna artist) and pulls you into its rhythm.

The medina is a magical maze of alleyways, market stalls and things you didn’t know you needed, until you suddenly own six of them. It’s the only place you can buy a teapot, a pouffe, a fake pair of Ray-Bans and a goats head within ten steps. Haggling is a sport here and I’m pretty sure I lost, but with great enthusiasm.

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The city’s winding streets and bustling souks are alive with colour, scent, sound and temptation – cinnamon and cumin, leather and lanterns, rugs and everything else I would love to buy but definitely dont have space for. 

Mopeds buzz about like bees in a hurry coming at you from all angles both dazzling and sometimes terrifying!

At the heart of it all lies Jemma el-Fnaa, the citys chaotic, charasmatic heart.  This vast open square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the atmosphere is nothing short of electric. By day, it’s snake charmers, juice stalls, henna artists and curious wanderers.

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By night, the square transforms into a theatre of life with halqa performers spinning tales, musicians drawing crowds and steam rising from sizzling tagines.  Ow and someone will definitely try put a monkey on your shoulder.  Politely decline.  Trust me.

Marrakech’s culture is as vibrant as its rooftops are pink. Hidden gems lie behind unassuming plain wooden doors that opens into serene riads, lush courtyards and palaces that take your breath away.

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One of the things I absolutely love about Marrakech is its design aesthetic, it’s like stepping into a living work of art. The rich colours, intricate tilework, and handcrafted textiles seem to breathe life into every corner of the city.

Whether it’s the vibrant souks overflowing with patterned fabrics, the ornate lanterns casting golden shadows, or the serene beauty of the riads with their carved wood and colourful mosaics, Marrakech feels like a place where creativity and tradition meet in the most beautiful way.

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Even in the newer district of Gueliz, there’s a stylish blend of modern design and Moroccan flair that adds another layer to the city’s unique charm.

We visited Jardin Majorelle, tucked away in the chaos of Marrakech’s medina, this felt like stepping into a dream painted in bold strokes of cobalt blue and palm green. Originally created in the 1920s by French artist Jacques Majorelle as his personal oasis, the garden was later rescued and revived by fashion icons Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s.

Today, it’s a serene fusion of Art Deco design, Moroccan flora, and artistic legacy. You’ll find towering cacti, lily-covered pools, and splashes of that famous “Majorelle blue” at every turn. It’s equal parts botanical garden and cultural landmark—and yes, it’s also an Instagrammer’s paradise. Bring water, bring patience, and bring your best pose.

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And the food! From bubbling tagines to syrupy chebakia, it’s a city that feeds both your belly and your curiosity. If your into spices, slow-cooked stews or pastry’s dripping with honey then welcome to heaven.  If your into light snacking….maybe bring emergency crackers!

Sip mint tea like a local and just accept that you’ll never replicate it at home, it must be the sugar… or the magic.

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Marrakesh is full-on. It’s not the place to go for peace and quiet, but it is the place to go if you want to feel alive, slightly overwhelmed and endlessly curious.  It grabs you, spins you around and leaves you very much captivated.  I’m still not sure if I was part of the chaos or just floating through it. 

Marrakesh is mad, mesmerising and more than a little bit magical!

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