Marrakech

[TartanTeddy]

Got a bit of time off work and planning on doing a few short trips to places I haven't been before. Basically places to wander and grab a bit of the local cuisine, take a few photos and read a book. Noticed Marrakech was now an Easyjet destination from Glasgow so thinking about heading over next week for a few days.

Interested to know which is the best area to stay and if there are any must sees.

Travel wise I've spent a bit of time in the Middle East over the last couple of years, so used to Arabic culture and open to trying local places to stay. Equally, it would be nice to be somewhere decent that I could relax for a bit too.

Any advice??

TT

[VASCO]

I'm going over from 17th December until 23rd to watch the World Club Championship. I was there last year when Bayern Munich beat Raja Casablanca who had beaten Atletico Mineiro, Ronaldinho and all, in the semi-final. This year I'm only going to catch the second semi-final involving San Lorenzo from Buenos Aires and final and third place play-off.

The Ibis at the railway station is o.k. Kamil (Kalim?) is the manager and is right into football. I'm staying this time round the corner in the Akabar in Hivernage.

Flights cost me £76 return, as you say, direct from Glasgow.

Despite this being my third trip to Marrakesh, I've yet to explore the medina to any great degree, preferring to have long lies and early beers. Each time I've been in O'Mulligans I end up staying for 5 and 6 hours at a time.

Marrakesh is a sprawling city and walking around for any length of time can be quite tiring, although rewarding.

List of pubs here

http://www.madeinmarrakech.co.uk/pubs-and-bars.html

Never buy anything right away. The price can always be reduced through bartering, although it's not a process I enjoy.

I hope you have a good time.