Inspiring Travel Writing from Joanna Monkhouse: Page 3 of 12
Articles by Joanna Monkhouse: Page 3 of 12
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Chez Momo
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Joanna Monkhouse
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Morocco
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Atlas Mountains
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Ouirgane
Chez Momo is a delightful, small auberge with six rooms and suites. The owner has created a pretty garden with a swimming pool. Set 150m back from the road, it is very quiet and peaceful with beautiful mountain views, which can be enjoyed from...
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Au Sanglier qui Fume
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Joanna Monkhouse
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Morocco
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Atlas Mountains
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Ouirgane
This French-run auberge on the road from Marrakech to the Tizi’n’test pass has a relaxed family atmosphere, with a large swimming pool and a garden with sun loungers. Although the restaurant once had a Michelin star, the French food was not...
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Le Riad Maison Bleue
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Joanna Monkhouse
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Morocco
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Northern Morocco
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Fez
Le Riad Maison Bleue is the El Abbadi’s second maison d’hôtes which opened with six suites around a pretty central courtyard and will soon expand to add an extra twelve. The original 16th /17th century building was a ruin until renovated to the same...
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La Maison Bleue
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Joanna Monkhouse
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Morocco
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Northern Morocco
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Fez
La Maison Bleue was built in 1915 by the El Abbadi family and is now run by the grandchildren of the original owner. The riad has an excellent location on the edge of the medina, easily accessed by car. Despite its proximity to the busy square...
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Riad Fès
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Joanna Monkhouse
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Morocco
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Northern Morocco
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Fez
The souq in Fez is well known for being a labyrinth, and with over 9000 lanes it is impossible not to become disorientated when wandering around. Finding Riad Fès is a little like going on a treasure hunt, following the blue tiled signs like clues...
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Dar Loulema
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Joanna Monkhouse
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Morocco
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Atlantic Coast
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Essaouira
Dar Loulema is the chicest of the Essaouira maisons d’hôtes. It has been beautifully restored by its welcoming French owners and is very bright and white, with a pillared courtyard that has a balustrade around three sides and a small garden on an...
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Les Terrasses d’Essaouira
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Joanna Monkhouse
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Morocco
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Atlantic Coast
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Essaouira
Les Terrasses d’Essaouira is a large riad with 15 spacious mini suites on three levels, individually decorated in a European style but with Moroccan influence. Each room has a fireplace and mod cons which are not always found in an establishment of...
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Riad Al Madina
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Joanna Monkhouse
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Morocco
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Atlantic Coast
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Essaouira
Riad Al Madina is famous as the place Jimi Hendrix stayed during his summer in Essaouira. Unfortunately the hotel seems to be still riding on his coat-tails. The pretty courtyard has flowers climbing up the balconies, tables for breakfast and a...
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Riad Cascades d’Ouzoud
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Joanna Monkhouse
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Morocco
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Atlas Mountains
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Ouzoud
Riad Cascades d’Ouzoud is situated at the top of impressive waterfalls a couple of hours from both Marrakech and Fez. The maison d’hôtes has been constructed as a riad around a courtyard and has used the traditional materials found in local...
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Palazzo Desdemona
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Joanna Monkhouse
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Morocco
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Atlantic Coast
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Essaouira
Palazzo Desdemona is the new in-town hotel owned by the same Italian film director as Auberge Tangaro. In Essaouira, the ubiquitous colours are blue and white and from the outside, Palazzo Desdemona does not fail to deliver. However, inside the...
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