Sounds Of The Souks

Tag: places to and drink in marrakech

An exploration of The Red City known as Marrakech.

  • Fluffys.

    A Great Dessert Cafe  Inside Medina Mall.

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    Fluffys is located on the first floor of Medina Mall

    It’s a great place to eat if you’re looking for somewhere with a friendly, relaxing atmosphere.

    The staff speak good English and are efficient and quick.

    Fluffys has a Bistro style appearance and serves high-quality food.

    The chef is visible to the guests, and you can watch him creating the dishes in front of you.

    I had a tomato pasta dish, and it was absolutely delicious.

    The pasta was exactly how I liked it and presented beautifully.

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    My pancake dessert was huge, and I couldn’t finish it.

    It was incredible and unlike anything I’ve had before.

    Inside the restaurant, the decor is modern and contemporary.

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    The staff were friendly and chatty, they appeared to really enjoy working here.

    It was lovely sitting in a quiet spot, with all the mayhem of the medina outside bustling away as usual.

    I felt quite isolated from it all and enjoyed the escape for a while.

    Medina Mall has some nice, slightly upmarket outlets inside, and there are a couple of restaurants.

    Fluffys was a definite favourite of mine and terrific value for money.

    There is a good selection of food and beverages on the menu, and I chose a fruit smoothie, which was perfect.

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    Medina Mall is in a slightly quieter area of the medina, not far from Tinsmiths Square.

    Fluffys is popular for breakfast and lunch. However, you don’t need to book.

    Just show up and wait to be seated.

    I arrived early evening and I was seated immediately.

    I chose to sit outside the entrance where I could watch the chef preparing the food.

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    Fluffys is a dessert cafe chain with outlets in other parts of the world.

    They are popular for their award winning Japanese souffle pancakes, and I can highly recommend them.

    They come in flavours, including strawberry, macha,tiramisu, pistachio, and creme brulee.

    I had salted caramel with Moroccan rose flavoured ice cream.

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    Medina Mall is on;

    91. Hommane Fetouaki

    Marrakech 40000 Morocco.

    It is open from 9.30 am until 11.00pm daily.

    Fluffys is one of the most exciting places I eaten in.

    The brunch courses look amazing. There are plenty of choices, including dishes suitable for vegetarians.

    I will definitely visit again to work my way through the tantalising menu.

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  • 1112 Morroccan Tea House.

    The first tea house in Marrakesh.

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    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.

    There is table service, and the food is nicely presented, tasty, and varied.

    There is a selection of light snacks to accompany your choice of tea available on the menu also.

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    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.

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    1112 has a nice rooftop.

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

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    Situated close to Ben Youssef, the address is;

    12 Place De La Kissariat, Ben Youssef,

    Marrakech.

    They are open for breakfast and lunch.

    What a lovely way to begin the day, or take a peaceful break from exploring the busy medina..

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  • 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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