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How to spend a foodie weekend in Marrakech

From hyped restaurants to secret spots you could easily miss, here’s how to spend a delicious few days in Morocco

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Bill Gates is shedding houses that are part of his $132 million Xanadu 2.0 compound—a reversal from his feelings about downsizing

The latest listing goes to show how much of the exclusive hillside neighborhood Gates has acquired during the past three decades.

Fortune · Feb 8

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech: an idyll amid the mayhem of Morocco's iconic city

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this opulent Mandarin Oriental outpost offers the perfect respite to the frenetic medina in the city

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Spooky Arab tales for Halloween: Tunisia’s hammam maiden

In the Old Medina of Tunis, a spooky tale of a daughter led astray keeps young women out of one particular hammam.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Marrakech artisans – who have helped rebuild the Moroccan city before – are among those hit hard in the earthquake's devastation

A powerful earthquake that hit close to the medieval city of Marrakech in Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, has killed thousands and injured many more. It has also put at risk buildings and monuments of major historic importance, among them the minaret of the Kutubiyya mosque, a 12th-century structure that…

The Conversation · Sep 10, 2023

El Fenn hotel review: An effortlessly cool riad reimagined for the glitterati

Catering to the jet-set and style savvy – but right on the edge of Marrakech’s historic Medina – this interiors-dream hideaway nails both glamour and local charm, says Lucy Thackray

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

10 best hotels in Marrakech, from sprawling luxury resorts to design-led riads

From grand luxury resorts to boutique riads, we have rounded up the very best hotels in Marrakech for booking your next trip

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022