Sounds Of The Souks

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An exploration of The Red City known as Marrakech.

  • La Ferme Medina.

    A haven of tranquillity, a little garden of Eden.

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    Imagine sitting in an oasis, surrounded by tropical plants, the sound of trickling water from a fountain and birds chirping..

    This is what you will experience when you visit La Ferme medina.

    The atmosphere is serene and calm, with several cosy nooks to sit and relax whilst enjoying a delicious meal.

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    Not only is Le Ferme Medina a restaurant serving excellent food, but it is a beautiful accommodation in the medina to stay in.

    All of the rooms have balconies looking down over the jungle below and are beautifully furnished.

    I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in such a tranquil environment, looking down from my table situated above the beautiful flora and fauna.

    It felt like an oasis, a welcome retreat from the busy souks and streams of tourists.

    The food was delicious, and the service was excellent with friendly staff to accommodate all your needs.

    After a busy morning shopping in the maze of  souks, dodging motorcycles, and tourists, it was lovely to just sit in such a peaceful environment.

    You could be forgiven for thinking you’d been transported to a completely different place altogether.

    It felt like an oasis in the middle of nowhere.

    For lunch,  I chose the avocado toast, followed by a delicious cheesecake.

    It was tasty, filling, and beautifully presented.

    Attention to detail is everything here..

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    The address for La Ferme medina is;

    236 Rue Riad Laarous

    Marrakech 40000 Morocco.

    Opening times are,

    7.00am until 22.00pm

    They serve breakfast, brunch, and dinner.

    There is live Moroccan music playing most evenings to entertain you whilst you have dinner.

    The food in the restaurant is organically produced and dedicated to animal care, which is a wonderful bonus.

    The restaurant also serves vegetarian, vegan, and halal dishes, so it caters to everyone’s dietary preferences.

    I highly recommend trying Le Ferme medina.

    The tranquillity alone is invaluable.

    I will certainly be back to work my way around the menu, and I may even spend a few nights here in this jungle paradise.

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  • Does Marrakech Cater For Vegetarians And Vegans?

    The type of food available in Marrakech.

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    Whilst it’s true that Marrakech is a meat eaters’ paradise, there are plenty of great restaurants and cafes serving vegetarian and vegan food.

    Not being a meat eater myself, I was initially concerned that I’d spend my time in Marrakesh living off the delicious olives on sale in the souks.

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    I was pleasantly surprised.

    There are a number of restaurants popping up that serve only vegetarian and vegan food.

    One I highly recommend is La  Famille.

    Run solely by women, and in a pleasant outdoor setting, the food here was incredibly good.

    The menu was small and creative and changed regularly to keep it exciting.

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    There are plenty of choices for non meat eaters on the menu in most restaurants and cafes around the medina.

    Sumptuous vegetable tagine, vegetable couscous, salads, and pasta dishes, to name just a few.

    I never had a problem sourcing tasty and beautifully prepared meals whilst staying in Marrakesh.

    The smaller cafes tucked away in the souks were slightly less accommodating, but if it’s a quick snack you’re looking for, the fresh olives and delicious pastries are a wonderful treat.

    In the more luxurious restaurants, there is a good deal of variety for vegetarians and vegans.

    The abundance of freshly cooked seasonal vegetables is mouth wateringly delicious.

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    Harissa soup was also a favourite of mine, deliciously tasty, served with traditional Morroccan bread.

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    I highly recommend trying the soup.

    Some restaurants serve a healthy brunch.

    I loved the avocado toast at La Ferme and again at Mandala Society.

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    The Clock in the kasbah does a really nice vegetable pastilla.

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    Please don’t be put off visiting Marrakech because you consider it to be a meat eaters paradise only.

    By doing a little bit of research before travelling, you will find a good selection of fine restaurants and cafes serving authentic and traditional Morroccan cuisine that don’t include animal products.

    A few I recommend are;

    . La Famille

    . La Ferme

    . Enjoy your meal

      Veggie Lovers.

    . Mandala Society.

    . Broc The Kasbah.

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    Palais Donab also does a lovely vegetable tagine, and it’s a beautiful place to have lunch or dinner.

    I have written a separate article about Palais Dar Donab.

    Write down the restaurants you wish to try before travelling, including their address and opening times.

    This will save wandering around in the heat, looking for places suitable for your dietary preference.

    Bon appetite.

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