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Best Trips from Marrakesh

Marrakech is a renowned tourist destination in Morocco, known for its rich culture and history. The city evokes images of vibrant spices, bustling markets, and traditional architecture, including riads and ancient walled streets.

Andrew Ashton

11th January 2023 · 19 min read

Guide to the Valleys of the High Atlas Mountains

The three valleys in the Atlas mountains are an easy day trip from Marrakech. What are they and why should you visit them? The Atlas Mountains separate the Sahara Desert from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; the name “Atlantic” is derived from the mountain range.

Andrew Ashton

8th January 2023 · 5 min read

The Gardens of Marrakesh

If you’re planning on spending some time in Marrakesh and want to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the city, it’s a good idea to take breaks in the many beautiful gardens and parks scattered throughout the city. These green spaces not only offer a chance to relax and get back to nature, but they’re also great destinations in their own right.

Andrew Ashton

8th January 2023 · 6 min read

Self Guided Walking Tour of Marrakesh's Medina

Marrakesh, one of Morocco’s four Imperial Cities, was founded in the 11th century and is known for its abundance of mosques, palaces, and museums. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country.

Andrew Ashton

2nd January 2023 · 6 min read

Self Guided Walking Tour of Marrakesh (with photos and a map)

Marrakesh has it all colourful souks, Moorish architecture, intimate gardens and boutique hotels. This self guided tour will take you from the quiet courtyards and snaking alleyways of the historic Medina, alongside stunning palaces leading to the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque.

Andrew Ashton

2nd January 2023 · 8 min read

Self Guided Walking Tour of Brescia (with photos & a map!)

Every year thousands of people flock to Lake Garda in northern Italy to experience its picture perfect towns, clear mountain water and natural wonders. But just beyond the lake’s shores lies a region bursting with a rich history.

Andrew Ashton

1st November 2022 · 7 min read

Get to know the Six 'Sestieri' of Venice

Venice is the largest city in the Veneto region of Italy. The city is constructed masterfully upon the murky lagoon, whose waters surround it, protected from the Adriatic by a strip of land, a barrier island called the Lido.

Andrew Ashton

27th October 2022 · 5 min read