Journal

Journal

Notes from a quiet corner of Marrakech — neighborhood guides, itineraries, and honest advice from your hosts.

Bright living/dining room of our Semlalia studio — white table, pastel cushions, peach accent wall, 5 minutes from Marrakech's Guéliz district

Guéliz Marrakech: local guide to restaurants, cafés & shops

Local guide to Guéliz district in Marrakech: our favorite restaurants, cafés, boutiques and rooftops. Honest picks from hosts based in Semlalia.

Furnished studio in Marrakech Semlalia — a quiet base with self check-in for a smooth short stay

Short Stay in Marrakech: 5 Logistical Mistakes to Avoid

Weekend or 3 days in Marrakech: the 5 logistical traps that ruin a short stay and how to avoid them — neighborhood, airport, self check-in.

Furnished studio in Marrakech Semlalia — a quiet base 15 minutes from the Megarama Menara cinema

Megarama Marrakech Cinema: Programs, Prices & Where to Stay

Practical guide to Megarama Marrakech cinema (Menara): how to get there, ticket prices, VO subtitles, parking, and where to stay for a movie weekend.

Bedroom in our Semlalia studio Marrakech with private terrace access — the calm central option

Where to stay in Marrakech in 2026: the real neighborhood guide

Semlalia, Guéliz, Medina, Hivernage, Palmeraie: an honest 2026 comparison of Marrakech's 5 main neighborhoods, by local hosts.

Boho living room corner in our Semlalia studio Marrakech — a quiet return after a full day

3 days in Marrakech in 2026: the calm itinerary (no stress)

A 3-day Marrakech itinerary built for a quiet stay: Medina, gardens, neighborhoods, local favourites. Tried and tested by your hosts.

Fully equipped kitchen in our Semlalia studio Marrakech — a comfortable base for a 2026 holiday

Marrakech in 2026: when to visit for the best trip

Weather, prices, crowds, events: the month-by-month guide to picking the best time for your 2026 Marrakech holiday.