I have been wanting to visit Marrakech for a very long time, seduced by the promise of colourful markets piled high with spices, textiles and ceramics.
Being obsessed with all things vivid, bustling and hectic we were in for a treat – a chaotic treat, but a treat non the less!
I have to admit to having some reservations as I have heard a lot about the hassle and scams that tourists endure in the city, and I love my personal space so I was feeling quite trepidatious.
We’d scored a free transfer from the airport to our first accomodation and this was a relief, not having to haggle with the sea of taxi drivers at the airport made the trip start off well.
We stayed in the lovely Dar Al Amal Riad.
Located just inside the old medina walls it was perfectly situated to explore the heart of the souks but just out of the way enough to be a much needed peaceful retreat when it all got too much.
Our first evening we headed out in the frantic main square Jemaa el-Fnaa.
This is Marrakech’s main square and the most important part of the medina.
Here, locals and tourists gather day and night to eat at one of the many pop up food stalls, shop or watch traditional dancing and play games.
