Travel Blogs by Travelers Who Stayed at this HotelHotel Essaouira Marrakech
A better introduction to Morocco
Day 1
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Saw a few interesting places along the way to Marakesh. Certainly a nicer and more lively town than the others. This would definately of been a better place to first land in Morroco.
Decided on staying in a hotel that was in my hiking book. Unfortunately the books a bit old and the price was actually double what I …
Transit between tours
After spending the night in Imlil it was time to try and get back to Marrakech and look for a tour into the gorges and desert. Had originally tried for a grand taxi to Marrakech but decided the wait was going to be to long (if ever) to fill the taxi and I didnt want to pay 200Dh for the whole taxi. Lots of mini vans calling Souq (which was on in …
Transit hike - No plastic fantastic, Cash Is KING!
Got up early and managed to catch the 9am bus back to Marrakech. Once again got some nice photos on the way back. About a 7hr trip so arrived in the early afternoon.
Did a bit of shopping in some of the minimarts I had found last time in town. While food is supplied its always nice to have some bits and pieces like nuts; sultanas, tang and …
Marrakech #1
I began to consider Morocco as one of the next countries to visit about half a year ago when I heard of it from Ondra, my travelmate in China. I hadn't planned to visit it so early, but in November Ryanair airlines had an offer one can't decline;). For 44e including everything from Frankfurt to Marrakech and returning from Fes it was quite a …
Marrakech #2
Today the alarm clock rings early because we want to rent a car (or at least take a bus) and go south to the mountains and desert. It's Friday, which is said to be like Sunday in Europe and so the most of the medina would be closed anyway. Nearly all rental services are located along Mohammed V Avenue in Gueliz quarter, about 3km from medina. At …


