"Moroccan Delight: Cooking School in Marrakesh" Marrakesh by travelmad478

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In November 2003, my friends and I spent a week in Marrakesh doing a cooking course specializing in Moroccan cuisine. While we spent much of our time in the kitchen (and lounging around our lovely villa), we did get into the city of Marrakesh every day to explore the sights.

Last visit to Marrakesh: Nov 2003
Intro Written Jan 11, 2004
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Moroccan music Local Customs (3)

The Berbers are one of the major ethnic groups in Morocco. We had one evening of Berber music at the villa, which was... more travel advice

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Cooking at the hammam Local Customs (3)

One great custom that we took part in is the tradition of using the fires at the hammam (public steam baths) to cook... more travel advice

Shopping strategies Shopping (1)

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aussirose Apr 24, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Hi Julie. Enjoyed your page here....and thanks for the Yacout tip. Think we might find that place when we visit in September :o) Great food tips mate! Cheers, Ann.
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tafa2009 Mar 22, 2009 at 7:43 AM

Was it your lovely villa ? nice to read about it ! ha ha ha
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easterntrekker Aug 25, 2008 at 2:31 PM

Geat pages!! Thanks for sharing. We have Marrakesh on our got to see list!!
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alycat Jun 22, 2008 at 11:41 AM

Hi Julie, Im a stickler for streetfood!
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Fudge Jun 12, 2008 at 4:39 AM

Such lovely pics of Marrakesh and Capetown - i haven't seen the rest yet ;p. Marrakesh reminded me a bit of Damascus, Syria [pics I haven't put up yet] but I'm sure it's different ;) Greetings from the equator!
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JessH Mar 5, 2007 at 10:03 PM

Hello Julie. I really enjoyed your great tips and lovely photos here! Wonderful insights, especially about the markets & the local cuisine. Greetings from another desert-country :-) Jess
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desert_princess Mar 3, 2007 at 10:16 AM

Neat page about Marrakesh - thaks :))
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ronaldpk Dec 16, 2006 at 8:48 AM

Regarding the Jewish quarter in Marrakech, there is a famous book by Cannetti about the mullahs. Very nice page! I can't wait to visit Marrakech in March!
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sunlovey Mar 28, 2006 at 10:59 AM

Enjoyed your Marrakesh tips and pictures, thanks!
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starship May 10, 2005 at 9:45 AM

Reminds me of the Jimmy Stewart flick "The Man Who Knew Too Much." Nice photos!