Christmas in Marrakech, Morocco

Why not escape from the roast turkey and predictably Christmas TV specials and repeats and, instead, enjoy a specially prepared turkey tagine and real life experience in Marrakech on a 4-night Christmas break to the brand new Riad Africa?

The snow-capped High Atlas mountains in the distance will ensure a Christmas feeling and a glass of mulled wine is also guaranteed.

The property is managed by Tod Zankert, an American who has lived in Morocco for 7 years. Tod knows the city inside out and has created a unique walking tour called ‘The Real Marrakech’, which is free to guests who book the Christmas break.

Specialist Morocco, in conjunction with Riad Africa, is offering a 4 night ‘Real Marrakech Christmas Break’ package departing 22 December.

The break costs from £399 pp (2 sharing a suite) which includes private airport transfers, 4 nights’ B&B accommodation, a home-cooked turkey tagine dinner, the walking tour of the medina, a full body massage and hammam, plus a day trip to a Berber village in Toubkal National Park.

Flights from Gatwick are extra (from approx. £181 return).

For more information, visit specialistmorocco.com.

Riad Africa is a traditionally-built property which has been carefully restored using the finest local materials and decorated with African artefacts. Its central palm-filled courtyard also boasts one of the largest dipping pools in the Medina (some 16 square metres) plus there is a tropical roof terrace with sun beds for relaxation.

The property also has its own Hammam and massage room with a range of bookable treatments.

Each of the individually-decorated African-themed rooms has air-conditioning, iPod docks and guests have free access to high-speed wireless internet. On arrival, guests are also loaned a local mobile phone free of charge which comes pre-programmed with useful numbers including the riad manager, local taxi companies and popular venues.