Sounds Of The Souks

Tag: places to and drink in marrakech

An exploration of The Red City known as Marrakech.

  • 1112 MORROCCAN TEA HOUSE.

    1112 Morroccan Tea House is absolutely stunning.

    It is the first Moroccan tea house in marrakech, serving 12 teas from the 12 areas of Morrocco.

    Set inside a former riad, it is a beautiful place to come and sample the 12 delicious teas on offer, along with modern oriental cakes.

    They serve breakfast and lunch.

    The food is nicely presented with table service, tasty and varied.

    There is a selection of light snacks available on the menu also.

    Images by Freebird Tracey.

    The name 1112 signifies the date 1700 in the gregorian calendar and is etched into the wooden ceiling of the riad.

    The riad was beautifully restored by a morroccan family who have been renowned for their expertise in the restoration of such properties since the 1990s.

    The architecture is beautiful.  Wooden ceilings, intricate tile work, and exotic plants make it a delightful environment for sitting and reflecting on the past history of the importance of tea in Morrocco.

    There are interesting facts about the introduction of tea into Morocco and a shop selling nicely packaged tea if you’re looking for a gift to take home with you.

    Images by Freebird Tracey.

    1112 has a nice rooftop.

    After exploring the museum, it is worthwhile taking a look around this exquisite riad and savouring the whole experience.

    Images by Freebird Tracey.

    Situated close to Ben Youssef, the address is;

    12 Place De La Kissariat, Ben Youssef,

    Marrakech.

    It is open for breakfast and lunch.

    Image by Freebird Tracey.

    For more details,

    tracey.wright1963@googlemail.com
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  • LA FERME MEDINA.

    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.

    Images by Freebird Tracey.

    Not only is it a restaurant serving delicious food, but it is a beautiful place to stay with really nice rooms.

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

    I only ate here.

    I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in such a tranquil environment, looking down from my table 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 very good.

    The waiters were friendly and attentive.

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

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

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

    My brunch was tasty, filling, and nicely presented.

    Attention to detail is everything here..

    Image by Freebird Tracey.

    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 music playing most evenings

    Food is organically produced and dedicated to animal care.

    The restaurant also serves vegetarian, vegan, and halal dishes.

    Image by Freebird Tracey.

    For more information about places to eat in Marrakesh,

    Contact me via the email address below..

    tracey.wright1963@googlemail.com
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