Q. I was thinking about visiting Marrakech, Morocco. Does anyone have any advice on where to stay and what to do?
A. I actually go to Morocco at least once a year, every year, travelling alone and have no problems what-so-ever.
There are many historical sights in the centre of Marrakech: Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace (former palace), Palais el Baadi (old ruins), Saadian Tombs (tombs of former rulers), Medersa Ben Yousef (former Islamic school), Jardin de Menara, Jardin Majorelle (world famous gardens were owned by YSL), Dar Si Said (museum of Moroccan arts & crafts), The Mellah (old Jewish quarter), the souks.
The are also day trips into the mountains, gorges and valleys.
Skiing is possible at the right time of year although it is quite possible there may be too much snow for this.
Eating can be inexpensive in Moroccan restaurants or in the main square which is transformed into scores of open air restaurants in the evenings.
There are many cheap hotels which can cost little and some will allow sleeping on rooftops for next to nothing for those who enjoy the outdoor way or are just short of cash. Perhaps you could specify a budget.
There are many historical sights in the centre of Marrakech: Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace (former palace), Palais el Baadi (old ruins), Saadian Tombs (tombs of former rulers), Medersa Ben Yousef (former Islamic school), Jardin de Menara, Jardin Majorelle (world famous gardens were owned by YSL), Dar Si Said (museum of Moroccan arts & crafts), The Mellah (old Jewish quarter), the souks.
The are also day trips into the mountains, gorges and valleys.
Skiing is possible at the right time of year although it is quite possible there may be too much snow for this.
Eating can be inexpensive in Moroccan restaurants or in the main square which is transformed into scores of open air restaurants in the evenings.
There are many cheap hotels which can cost little and some will allow sleeping on rooftops for next to nothing for those who enjoy the outdoor way or are just short of cash. Perhaps you could specify a budget.
What's the minimum age to book a hotel room in tangier, morocco? ?
Q. I'm planning to stay in Tangier for about 2 weeks, and I'll be 20 years old. If I go next August I'll be 21.
So will I be able to book a hotel room at my age
So will I be able to book a hotel room at my age
A. Yes you are old enough to book a room on your own.
Tanger is a great place but realistically 2 weeks is too long to stay here.
Check into Hotel Continental at 36 Rue Dar El Baroud which is in the medina.
The reason I suggest this one is because it is the oldest hotel in Tanger built around 1860 and has fantastic interior decor.
The Continental overlooks the Straits of Gibraltar and as the old port is now closed and due to reopen as a marina it is a lot quieter.
A room costs abour â¬36 per night but you should pay in local currency.
Stay a few nights and get the feel of Tanger.
Get a bus to Chefchaouen and stay a night.
Back to Tanger and get the train to Marrakech for 3 or 4 nights.
Plenty of other great places to visit.
Try tripadvisor.com for some good advice.
ps - do not get the Continental confused with the Inter Continental which is a newer hotel lacking in ant charm. The Continental is in the medina and is THE place to explore.
Regards
Tanger is a great place but realistically 2 weeks is too long to stay here.
Check into Hotel Continental at 36 Rue Dar El Baroud which is in the medina.
The reason I suggest this one is because it is the oldest hotel in Tanger built around 1860 and has fantastic interior decor.
The Continental overlooks the Straits of Gibraltar and as the old port is now closed and due to reopen as a marina it is a lot quieter.
A room costs abour â¬36 per night but you should pay in local currency.
Stay a few nights and get the feel of Tanger.
Get a bus to Chefchaouen and stay a night.
Back to Tanger and get the train to Marrakech for 3 or 4 nights.
Plenty of other great places to visit.
Try tripadvisor.com for some good advice.
ps - do not get the Continental confused with the Inter Continental which is a newer hotel lacking in ant charm. The Continental is in the medina and is THE place to explore.
Regards
Where can we go for a cheap and cheerful long weekend away in February?
Q. I live in Poole, Dorset and my boy and I would like to have a cheap long weekend away at the end of January or early February. We could fly from Bournemouth or Southampton airport ideally.
We would like somewhere where hotel accomodation and food and drink is reasonable as well as the flight costs.
We would like somewhere where hotel accomodation and food and drink is reasonable as well as the flight costs.
A. Cracow!
Very nice city to visit, absolutely lovely. Similar to Prague. Flights are with easyjet from Bornemouth and approx. 30 quid return per person. Fly out on the 12th, 17th or 19th Jan and return on the 15th or 22nd.
http://www.skyscanner.net
Alternatively you can fly from London to Berlin for roughly the same price, also with easyjet. The advantage here is that flights are daily, you are not so restricted on the flight dates.
Yet another alternative would be to fly from London to Marrakech for 80 quid return per person. Fly out on the 17th or 18th Jan and come back on the 21st. Also easyjet. It is more expensive, but you would be going somewhere slightly warmer...
Very nice city to visit, absolutely lovely. Similar to Prague. Flights are with easyjet from Bornemouth and approx. 30 quid return per person. Fly out on the 12th, 17th or 19th Jan and return on the 15th or 22nd.
http://www.skyscanner.net
Alternatively you can fly from London to Berlin for roughly the same price, also with easyjet. The advantage here is that flights are daily, you are not so restricted on the flight dates.
Yet another alternative would be to fly from London to Marrakech for 80 quid return per person. Fly out on the 17th or 18th Jan and come back on the 21st. Also easyjet. It is more expensive, but you would be going somewhere slightly warmer...
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
No comments:
Post a Comment