I visited Marrakech for 3 days in 2018 and on my return I did some reflection on my trip. Morocco was the second African country I visited; and as excited as I was about visiting, I was also anxious! I had read and seen some not so great things about Marrakech from other travellers and that made me a little anxious. So I thought it best to share my own personal…
“I believe that Marrakech ought to be earned as a destination. The journey is the preparation for the experience. Reaching it too fast derides it, makes it a little less easy to understand.” – Tahir Shah, In Arabian Nights: A Caravan of Moroccan Dreams As much as this Ultimate Marrakech travel guide may try to, Marrakech remains a place that almost nothing can prepare you for. And as Tahir Shah says above, the…
Deciding where to stay in Marrakech can be quite confusing because there are so many options, over 500! So I’ve done some of the hard work for you guys and put together a small list of different riads for different tastes and budgets! But first comes the decision, Riad vs Hotel. Updated 05/07/2020 So what is a Riad? Riads are old, usually 17th century, houses that have been refurbished into small hotels…
Marrakech taught me colour. Yves Saint Laurent Hey guys! I’m back at it again with another Ultimate Travel Guide and this time we’re going to vibrant and colourful Marrakech! The Ultimate Marrakech Travel guide is here to help you navigate this tricky country to visit! Marrakech was the first African country I visited outside of my home country, Nigeria, and what better way to start my African adventures! A little about…
Last week I posted Part One of this Ultimate Zanzibar Travel Guide so if you missed it make sure you check it out before reading Part Two! It has details on getting to Zanzibar, where to stay and so on, so don’t miss it! Let’s get into part two where I’ll share about things to in Zanzibar, an idea on wha to budget, food, nightlife and more! so let’s get into…
The Zanzibar Travel Guide has come to the rescue!! Has Zanzibar been on your bucket list forever and just the thought of planning it gives you so much anxiety that you drop the idea like a hot potato? Maybe you’ve never been to any African countries. Planning a long haul trip can be quite stressful and can be the reason many people don’t take that dream trip. ! So your girl is…