Les Borjs de la Kasbah reopens July 15th
The Directors of Les Borjs de la Kasbah have decided that their luxury hotel riad in the Marrakech kasbah will reopen on July 15th.
15 June 2021 Read more
Morocco reopens its borders
The government said yesterday that Moroccan airspace will be reopened on 15 June and that there will be no restrictions on those entering or leaving the country from countries on the government's 'A l...
14 June 2021 Read more
Events in Marrakech and elsewhere in Morocco during May
Long sunny days, with steadily rising temperatures, make the month of May one of the most popular times of year for visiting Marrakech and southern Morocco.
10 May 2021 Read more
April in Marrakech and Beyond
Including the famousMarathon des Sables, motor racing, a jazz festival and a nomad gathering, the major sporting and cultural events of Marrakech provide a wealth of entertainment and excitement for a...
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Do Marrakesh Riads have swimming pool's?
No, as a general rule they don’t. Some riads do claim to have one but, in the large majority of such cases, it will turn out to be little more than an ornamental or plunge pool, as opposed to one th...
23 March 2021 Read more
TEN Good Reasons to Honeymoon in and around Marrakech
If you’re researching options for an exotic honeymoon destination with a range of exciting and very affordable outdoor activities to choose from you need look no further than Morocco.
05 March 2021 Read more
Les Borjs in 35 seconds
In 2019 we made a number of short videos for our website, www.lesborjs.com, and one of these was adapted specifically for screening in cinemas in France.
05 March 2021 Read more
Why is the old city of Marrakech so famous? And what attracts today’s visitors?
The reputation of Marrakech as a tourism destination par excellence is based largely on the city’s long history as the former capital of the country to which it lent its name.
04 February 2021 Read more
What is a hammam?
A hammam is a steam bath (the Arabic word 'hammam' means 'hot water'), a feature of north African societies since Roman times and refined centuries later by the Ottomans into the Turkish bath we know ...
26 January 2021 Read more
Riad or Hotel?
Riads vs Hotels in Marrakech, Morocco - the differences explained.
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What is a riad?
What is a riad? Coming from the Arabic for ‘garden’, the word implies a courtyard house, square or rectangular, enclosing a central open space characterised, typically, by four flower beds with, p...
13 January 2021 Read more
What's new at Les Borjs?
We have been learning new skills in the kitchen, reviewing our music playlists, redecorating and more besides.
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COVID news from Marrakech
At the time of writing, the lockdown has officially been lifted, although certain essential restrictions to social behaviour still apply, as in most other countries. Included in these is a requirement...
14 December 2020 Read more
Reviews and Praise for Les Borjs de la Kasbah
What do our customers say about us?
14 December 2020 Read more
Excellence Rewarded!
The Australian-based hotel price comparison website owned by KAYAK has selected Les Borjs de la Kasbah to receive the official ‘Recognition of Excellence’ award following extensive surveys using d...
06 April 2020 Read more
Visiting Marrakech in February: Top Events and Things to do
Visiting Marrakech in February 2020? This brief round-up of top events and things to see may help in planning your programme.
23 January 2020 Read more
Moroccan Traditional Dishes: 7-Vegetable Couscous Recipe for Amazigh Yennayer (New Year) Celebrations
Moroccan Traditional Dishes: enjoy the delights of a traditional Yennayer Amazigh New Year Celebration with this delicious 7-vegetable couscous recipe.
23 January 2020 Read more
Hiking Atlas Mountains: Everything You need to Know About Hiking Trips to the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech
Hiking Atlas Mountains. Are you planning hiking trips to the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech? If so, here’s what you should know about hiking in the Atlas Mountains…
09 January 2020 Read more