BBC Travel reader Belalang Tempur is headed to Marrakesh in October and has turned to our Facebook fans for advice on where to stay and what to do.
Last week, we called upon our Facebook community to answer Belalang Tempur’s question concerning his upcoming trip to Morocco. He said, “I would love to enjoy the Marrakesh Djemaa El-Fna this coming October. Any suggestions on where to stay? Any specific activity that I must try there?”
Here is some of the advice we received from our Facebook fans:
From Elize Meijer: “Stay in a riad in the medina, and not in modern Marrakesh.”
From Sallie Ann Harrison: “Stay at the [Palais de Fes Dar] Tazi in the medina and have breakfast on the roof!”
From Terry Ward: “For a splurge, Riad Farnatchi. Definitely stay in the medina over the Palmeraie[KH1] to be in the heart of the action.”
From Rekha George: “Definitely stay in a riad to soak in the atmosphere. Do not miss dinner at any one of the stalls at the Djemaa el-Fna; great street food! Listen to the folk musicians, stroll through the souks, pick up a tagine or any souvenir that you may fancy but be aware that it’s also a tourist trap. Bargain unashamedly and have lots of mint tea.”
From Kath Oliger: “Without a doubt, Peacock Pavilions.”
From Mariana Galante: “Eat chebakia from the evening food stalls at Djemaa el-Fna square.”
From Lliam Warren: “I got back from Marrakech three weeks ago. I had a great time at the Riu Tikida Palmeraie, a first class hotel.”
From Giacomo Tini: “I stayed at Riar l’Harmattan. Very nice but not expensive and close to the Djemaa el-Fna! Visit the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace.”
From Said Oulkadi: “A riad in the medina, like Borj dar Lamane.”
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