The Nomadic Foodie

shopping

“The one we liked was called Carrefour Supermarket where they sell a wide range of groceries and snacks and as you can see this is stuff that you might find back home or a variation of stuff you might find back home and the pro tip I have for you here is to buy bottled water from Big supermarkets because tap water is not safe to drink here and this is also a great way to get change for paying for taxis or tipping at restaurants because smaller stores they often dislike giving change for large bills and some vendors might even refuse to sell you items if you don't have smaller bills so you can get water and get change at the same time”

shopping

“Morocco is famous for its Argan oil and in mares I found a highly rated shop with certified organic Argan Oil I bought some Argan Oil along with Sandalwood essential oil and they're both really fantastic products I like that you can test the products before buying and they had clearly labeled prices on their products which is really nice because I don't have to wonder if I'm getting the you know a good price for it I don't have to haggle and I know exactly what I'm getting and this was just a good spot because I didn't want to end up with you know fake argan oil or you know different things they add to it but this was just straight up Argan Oil I use it it's really good”

restaurant

“this one is Clay Oven Marrakech this was such a good spot because for a city known for spices right Marrakech this spot offers a fantastic blend of Aromas and flavors we tried the mutton Masala which had a thick flavorful sauce bursting with spices and then we also had the mutton Rogan Josh it's got a rich tomato paste and it was perfect for dipping the naan into”

restaurant

“next up we are heading to Black Chich I think I'm saying that right I'm not sure but have you ever tried cam Meats well this spot is famous for its camel Burgers the menu features other creative options as well once again if you're looking for a fusion Cuisine this is a good spot”

restaurant

“moving on we are going to Zushi Marrakech if for some reason you're craving Japanese or Thai food this minimalistic spot in Gueliz is where it's at the menu is extensive you're going to be spoiled for choices with all the sushi options and if Sushi or Sashimi is not your thing no worries they've got plenty of cooked dishes”

restaurant

“the first one is called my Kechmara this is in Gueliz and we came here for dinner the rooftop Terrace was nice but don't expect a City View it doesn't look out over the city this is a cute spot to eat if you're staying in Gueliz but it felt more touristy than expected”

restaurant

“the second brunch spot is going to be in the Medina I'm going to take you guys to the ate Cafe restaurant and I saw this place all over Pinterest and I totally understand why after being there myself”

restaurant

“next up we've got Le labo africane so this is located in a strip mall plaza in Gueliz this gem is perfect for trying out West African cuisine so we kicked things off with the chicken yassa it's a zesty marinated chicken that's pan seared and then slow cooked with caramelized onions this process creates a sauce that's just balanced Tangy and slightly sweet”

day trip

“Ouzoud Falls: https://gyg.me/sgP9hGmQ (This looks better than what we booked)”

day trip

“if you want to venture beyond the Medina and even Beyond Marrakech you can head over to the coast to Essaouira so here are three reasons why I recommend Essaouira over Marrakech if you love shopping if you're going to Morocco to go shopping number one is because of the Chill Vibes there the vendors in Essaouira were far less pushy compared to those am Marrakech in my opinion in my personal experience it offered a more relaxed and enjoyable shopping environment in my experience the vendors in isaa they had more of a take it or leave it approach which is perfect for people like me who don't like having somebody hovering over me when I'm trying to browse and shop and the surroundings were beautiful because you can enjoy open air markets under a bright blue sky and sunshine instead of Dusty Market stalls and then number three I like is because it had better prices I mean small savings can add up”