Morocco’s Railway office (ONCF) has earmarked MAD 20 billion for the Casablanca-Tangier high speed train (TGV) which is due to be operational in 2015.
What better way to preserve and re-live the memories of your trip to Marrakech than to take home the secrets of how to cook your favourite Moroccan tagine? There are a couple of places Dar Zaman can recommend for cooking classes in Marrakech. They're both tried and tested by numerous previous guests. Both offer a similar itinerary - shopping in the souks prior to preparing various appetisers and main courses, then cooking and finally eating everything! Our two recommendations are Souk Cuisine and Dar Attajmil. Souk Cuisine has a comprehensive website, Dar Attajmil actually has no reference at all to their cooking classes on their website, but they do exist, and for 50 euros per person. If you're booking to stay at Dar Zaman we can book the classes for you.
The Kasbah du Toubkal is located just 75km from Marrakech (one hour twenty minutes by car), at the foot of Jbel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. You can come here for lunch and spend a few dreamy hours, or stay for a week and hike in the valleys or even hike to the peak of Mount Toubkal. The scenery is stunning, the warm and welcoming hospitality authentic Berber. With streams, waterfalls and several Berber villages tucked around the sides of the valley, you can explore the area at leisure. Dar Zaman will be happy to organise a day trip or overnight stays on your behalf.
Book with confidence! For travel from 17 May - 31 Aug, 2010 Dar Zaman riad Marrakech will not impose any cancellation penalties if your flight is cancelled as a direct result of the volcanic ash cloud. Book with complete confidence at riad Dar Zaman.
The Beldi Country Club is an incredible place, just 15 minutes outside of the Marrakech medina. Dar Zaman can make reservations for you and organise transport to take you there and bring you back. Rustic yet chic, it offers gardens, two stunning swimming and relaxing areas, and a wonderful spa complex offering hammam, massage and a host of treatments. The swimming pools are classy, lined with black tiles instead of the usual blue. One pool is surrounded by ancient olive trees, the other is located beside hotel guest accommodation that was recently added. A day by the pool with a three course lunch will set you back 350 dirhams, plus drinks. There are also a handful of local artisan workshops offering excellent quality pottery items and fabrics. Truly one of the "not to miss" in Marrakech.
