For my fortieth birthday, I headed again to certainly one of my favourite African locations, Marrakech Morocco. I needed to have a good time with my ladies Gloria, Maria and Amaany in a gorgeous metropolis they’d by no means been to. I used to be really fairly excited to show 40. My 30s had been unimaginable and definitely a lot better than my 20s. My 30s had been all about following my goals and pursuing my passions with an unabashed vigor. I’ve labored fairly exhausting over the past decade however it was enjoyable work I need to admit. I can truthfully say, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. This decade of my life will probably be devoted to relaxation, reaping the rewards I’ve sowed over the past 10 years and prioritizing my relationship and love life. Extra on that in this most up-to-date YouTube video. I’ve been to Morocco beforehand and also you can discover all the main points on that journey right here the place we stayed in a conventional Riad and took you to the numerous stunning properties and historic websites. However this go to was all about luxurious and leisure. Make sure that to bookmark this put up on your subsequent journey to Marrakech Morocco.
GETTING TO MARRAKECH MOROCCO
To search out the most cost effective flights from the USA I at all times verify Google Flights. There are not any direct flights to Marrakech from the USA and you’ll at all times have a layover. To forestall your baggage from being misplaced I’d extremely advocate flying the identical airline for every connecting flight. I selected to fly Royal Air Maroc and it was not a very good expertise. I took an in a single day flight from JFK Airport in New York Metropolis and on each Royal Air Maroc flight, the web didn’t work. The TVs had been additionally fairly spotty and the seating previous and crumbling. The one benefit of this airline was the dinner we had on the way in which, was scrumptious. I’d not advocate flying Royal Air Maroc and would as an alternative recommend any different airline. You’ll in all probability have a layover in both Portugal, Spain or Casablanca Morocco. My layover was in Casablanca after which it was one other brief 30 minute flight to Marrakech. I ended up changing about 400 USD price of MAD (Moroccan Cash) at Marrakesh Airport and this cash bought me by your complete journey. The US greenback is about 10x greater than the MAD at the moment. Our lodge organized for a pickup from the airport for us they usually had been ready with an indication.
WHERE TO STAY
For this journey I opted for full on luxurious. Please understand that this was my fortieth birthday and I saved up for this journey for fairly a while. I selected the gorgeous Amanjena lodge. Any keep at this lodge consists of spherical journey airport journey, day by day breakfast and day by day afternoon tea. For my journey and went with the Maison Villa which was a two stage residence. It had a main suite that consisted of your complete upstairs with 2 separate closets, an enormous walk-in bathe and a rest room with 2 separate sink areas. It additionally had a desk sitting space for work or make-up software in addition to a comfy sitting space for enjoyable. It featured stunning home windows which neglected the principle atrium of the villa. Downstairs was an enormous sitting space full with fire and water function in addition to a dinning space with a eating desk and chairs, a espresso machine and mini bar. There may be additionally a rest room proper off the principle entrance as nicely. The downstairs bed room had beautiful sliding doorways resulting in the pool, a large bathe and ample closet area. We even had our personal pool and out of doors seating space. There are inexpensive suites on the Amanjena however I selected the Maison as a result of it could comfortably match 4 individuals. If you happen to’re on the lookout for a extra conventional Marrakech expertise I’d recommend lodging at a conventional Riad inside the Previous City or Medina of Marrakech like Le Riad Yasmine (which I stayed at throughout my first journey to Marrakech). You may as well discover tons of extra inexpensive Riads on Airbnb. You’ll be able to at all times do dinner, lunch, a day move or a spa day at luxurious lodges such a El Fenn Resort (I’ve executed a rooftop lunch right here), La Mamounia Resort (I’ve executed a day move spa day right here) as nicely an Amanjena for dinner (go for the Moroccan Restaurant it’s unimaginable!)
WHERE TO EAT
The Amanjena Resort has an unimaginable Moroccan Restaurant with dwell music. It’s superbly lit with candle gentle and I’d extremely advocate it for a romantic dinner. We additionally had a beautiful dinner at Les Jardin Du Lotus within the Previous City of Marrakech. Whenever you arrive it’s important to stroll down a protracted darkish slim alley approach accompanied by a person in a swimsuit however when you arrive it’s a gorgeous restaurant. The meals right here was so scrumptious. Every little thing on the menu was good even the truffle Mac & Cheese. I particularly liked the skirt steak with chimichurri sauce and mash potatoes as nicely. This place has a DJ and may flip up on the weekends after dinner. One other scrumptious genuine meal was had within the Agafay Desert, an hour drive exterior of Marrakech, at Alkamar Camp. We’ll get extra into that within the subsequent part of what to do in Marrakech!
WHAT TO DO IN MARRAKECH MOROCCO
I’d positively advocate going to the Medina to buy within the conventional Marrakech Souks. It’s a cool expertise to wander by all the alleyways crammed to the brim with residence decor, handmade baggage, Moroccan model footwear and clothes, jewellery, rugs, spices, aromatic oils and perfumes and the whole lot in between. I’ve to confess although that it may be a bit overwhelming and I extremely advocate not going alone. That is the kind of journey higher suited to a bunch or with a companion. I say that as a result of it may be fairly intimidating when approached by guides who’re very zealous in making an attempt to get you to pay for his or her companies. You’ll be approached by a number of males are vying to take you to the most effective locations inside the souks in the event you pay them. We had a number of method us and one who actually wouldn’t depart us alone for a very good half hour and type of adopted us round till we made it very clear we simply needed to wander with no information. Aside from that it was a nice expertise. I’d advise in opposition to selecting up something you aren’t going to buy. There’s additionally an expectation to haggle for a lower cost. The primary worth is NEVER the worth and you may at all times haggle down. If you happen to’re not a very good haggler this course of will probably be a little bit daunting for you however there are such a lot of treasures to be discovered. You’ll be able to simply get misplaced within the souks so maintain a watch out on your companions.
WHAT TO DO IN MARRAKECH CONT.
Along with visiting the Souks I’d positively take a look at the YSL Museum and Jardin Marjorelle that are main vacationer points of interest in Marrakech. They’re conveniently positioned proper subsequent to one another and you’ll be able to purchase tickets on-line prematurely which I extremely advocate as a result of the strains are very lengthy. The road that the YSL Museum and Jardin Marjorelle are on has some wonderful retailers as nicely like Rue 33 to buy stunning clothes, jewellery, fragrances and residential items. Ben Youssef is a surprising historic Islamic college within the coronary heart of Marrakech. I went on my first go to to Marrakech and it was completely breathtaking. The structure will transport you and it’s not like something I’d ever seen earlier than.
WHAT TO DO IN MARRAKECH CONT.
Lastly no journey to Marrakech is full with no journey to the Agafay Desert which is about an hour lengthy drive from Marrakech. There are such a lot of stunning desert camps like Scarabeo Camp which I spent an evening at throughout my earlier journey and Alkamar Camp that I had a day move to throughout this present journey. If you wish to strive glamping you’ll be able to e-book these locations to remain in a single day and revel in issues like camel rides and genuine Moroccan meals. I’d already had my desert in a single day expertise beforehand and liked it so for this journey I selected to get a day move for my ladies and I which included a pool day and an genuine Moroccan dinner with dwell leisure. This was such an effective way to finish the journey and I completely loved it. You’ll be able to simply e-book on-line on their web site and pay in money when you arrive.
WHAT TO WEAR IN MARRAKECH MOROCCO
I bought a lot flack about my outfits in Morocco however I’ve been a number of occasions and know what to put on in what locations. In any spiritual locations similar to mosques you have to be coated. If you’re inside your lodge grounds you’ll be able to put on no matter you need. For the Souks, the place comfy footwear and one thing you don’t care an excessive amount of about as a result of the grounds should not paved and it’s lots of grime. You should not have to be coated as this space is just about a vacationer space and largely everybody had on shorts and a t-shirts. I selected to put on a protracted costume with lengthy sleeves that was fairly gentle weight with a flat sandal. The desert will get chilly at evening so make sure that to convey a cardigan or a light-weight jacket or blazer for the evenings.
General, I’d extremely advocate visiting Marrakech Morocco. It’s certainly one of my favourite locations on the earth and it’s simply magical. My favourite half is at all times visiting the Agafay desert as a result of I liked the peacefulness and solitude of the desert. You solely want about 3 days to see all of the websites and expertise the desert so it’s nice for a fast journey with pals or a companion. I felt protected your complete journey as nicely and had essentially the most unimaginable service at each place we went. Make sure that to bookmark this put up and ship it to a good friend in the event you’re considering of visiting Marrakech Morocco!
xx
Monroe
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