Concierge.com - Conde Nast - Zamzam Riad

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I got an email from a lady last week saying that she had heard about Zamzam and loved the photos. Was it true that children could really stay free? Would we mind if she did an article for us for the Conde Nast Traveller website. I nearly fell of my chair. Any how I sent her some pictures and information on how we are kids friendly and how I used to be a Montessori teacher and today here is her article.

Affordable Family Vacations - Conde Nast
by Nicola McCormack

MARRAKESH FOR FAMILIES
Some destinations are magical enough to appeal to all ages, which pretty much sums up Marrakesh. The low costs of traveling to Morocco are equally bewitching right now. Airfare can get up there, but the on-the-ground costs for food, shopping, and accommodation are where you'll make your savings. For parents, the maze of souks is a place to hone bartering skills; for youngsters, it's a mysterious labyrinth of (inexpensive) treasures, exotic aromas, and glowing lanterns. Early evening is when the main square, the Jemaa El Fna alive with gnawa musicians, tumbling acrobats, snake charmers, and the infamous "dentists" who proudly display the rotting fangs they've hauled out—tooth brushing may never be an issue again. Eat at one of the hundreds of smoky open kitchens, where tasty chicken kebabs (under a dollar apiece) and desserts drizzled in honey will satisfy even the most finicky eaters—although it's probably best not to point out the cooked sheep heads until the kids have finished their food. Stay in a riad—a traditional Moroccan house-turned-hotel with a central courtyard—for an authentic experience; the Zamzam is a beautifully restored seven-room riad in the Medina. Room start at $173 a night in low season; the child-friendly amenities range from babysitting services and high chairs to kids' meals and extra cots (youngsters under 10 can stay in their parents' room for free). There's also a pool and a hammam where even kids can benefit from a jet lag–relief massage.

Just to let you know we also do cooking classes for children and they are really successful. At the moment I am compiling a list of things to do and restaurants that are family friendly. Come and stay and let us organise something for all of you.


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