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Best of Morocco Blogs

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I received an email today that perked me up. It was to tell me that I had been nominated in the Best of Morocco Blogs. What I need you all to do now is click on Best of Morocco Blogs and vote for me please, maybe I will get an award. I have to tell all you cold people that it is 27 degress in Marrakech today. I feel like we have gone into summer without winter. I'm still waiting for some decent snow in the mountains so that I can go skiing. Maybe I should fly to the UK. Get over to Marrakech and get some rays!

On the way up the Atlas - Moroccan Mountains

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Jumped in the car we were off! This shows you the route out of Marrakech to the Atlas, they are really close. From the pool to a winter wonderland in 1 and half hours. The pretty pine forest at the top. We are going to be walking in the sunshine in the Atlas (not this high) we will be visiting Berber Villages to on our Zamzam Retreat and Spa on 28 January. Just one of the things in our exciting programme. Email Emma for information zamzamriad@gmail.com (Special offer now only £500 per person all inclusive)

Skiing in Morocco - The Journey to the Top

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We woke up rubbed our eyes stared out the bedroom window and low and behold there were the stunning Atlas Mountains sparkling in the brilliant blue sky back at us. Right I said get your gear on, we are off - we have a special bag full of ski gear just for these moments so that we can jump into our salapets and snow boots and whizz off. Marrakech to Oukaimenden is about 1.5 hours drive of superb scenery. Our daughter used to suffer terribly from motion sickness on the windy mountain road but, this time she seemed fine which was great as it shortened our trip. There was great excitement in the car as she had a new toboggan for Christmas and was desperate to try it out, I also had new skis and boots so was equally eager to get up there. This winter has been incredibly warm in Marrakech unlike the rest of Europe. We have been waiting for snow in the mountains and haven't actually had much. It was beautiful up there but very warm and bright - you need serious sun glasses for

SPECIAL OFFER ZAMZAM RIAD - Yoga and Reiki Retreat now only £500

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Calling all adventurers - There is now a SPECIAL PRICE of £500 if you book on our magical retreat. The retreat is all inclusive of yoga, reiki, Medina Tour, Marrakech Desert, walking in the Atlas Mountains and Spa with massage and hammam. Come and explore the exciting Medina and souks where Emma will help you purchase some special handcrafted goods. Enjoy the energy of the Atlas and beautiful surrounds of Kasbah Toubkal where we will stop for lunch. Chill out in the Marrakech Desert with the spectacular back drop of the Atlas, dine under the stars in a traditional Berber Tent. Aisha will be leading the yoga, it is suitable for all levels and not only loosens your body and flow of energy but detoxes through the breathing. Rebecca Hutley is our Reiki Master visiting us from Spain to do the retreat. You will find her Reiki truly life changing. Photo of precious purchases from the souk, Emma can advise you on shopping and magical historic sites. Lastly enjoy the comfort and Moro

New Years Eve Party at Zamzam Riad Marrakech

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We had a fantaaaaaaaaaaastic evening at Zamzam. The musicians were superb, the dancer was a real treat and after my Zamzam cocktails everyone was well in the mood. It was really nice to get up and have a dance between the numerous courses of food, it also meant the evening was well paced. We had great guests and everyone seemed to love the Moroccan celebrations. Luckily New Years day was hot and sunny as most of them rolled out of bed and onto a sunbed on the terrace. Bliss!

The Great Carpet Debate - Berber Carpets, Zamzam Riad

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Happy New Year from sunny Zamzam, the January sales are here! Click on the Zamzam Boutique to see the full stock of vintage Berber Carpets and Blankets, all now heavily reduced. Email Emma at zamzamriad@gmail.com for more information. Stunning Bouzart Carpet from North Morocco. See my stock of gorgeous vintage Beni Ouarain Carpets, they look great in any space. Don't forget too the Zamzam Yoga and Reiki Retreat on 28 January. It is all inclusive with an exciting itinerary from Traditional Moroccan Spa to Reiki and Yoga in the Marrakech Desert. Come and join us for and exciting 4 days. Prices start at £650 for 5 nights all in.