DK Travel : Marrakech : Editor's choice

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Beef with fennel and peas

The chefs at La Maison Arabe make good use of beef in this tasty beef tajine.
Berber tajine

Served in many restaurants, it tastes best in its place of origin – in Berber homes in the Atlas Mountains.
Briouettes

Small triangles of filo pastry with a variety of fillings, the most common being minced lamb with spices and pine nuts, and feta cheese with spinach. Some kitchens in Marrakech also prepare them with shrimp, chicken and lemon. Their sweet version is prepared with groundnuts and soaked in honey.
Calèche trips

On the north side of Place de Foucault, just off Jemaa El Fna, a ride in brightly painted horse-drawn calèches (carriages) might be a novel way to entertain kids. The carriages circle the medina walls or go up to the Palmeraie. Prices are listed for some tours, or negotiate an hourly rate (90 Dh is reasonable).
Calf and dates

Served at Le Tanjia , calf means veal, widely used in French cuisine.
Camel rides

Off the main route through the Palmeraie among the palms is the Tansift Garden that has a children’s playground and the Palmier d’Or café. There are also several tethered camels which can be taken for rides.
Chicken and preserved lemon

This supremely common tajine matches pieces of chicken with lemons pickled in their own juice.
Child-friendly accommodation

If you are travelling with kids, opt for one of the larger hotels , instead of the smaller riads where noisy kids can be an issue. The Coralia Club Palmariva is child-friendly with a pool, playground and an activity centre.
Child-friendly eating

Parents of fussy eaters might be glad of Le Catanzaro , a friendly Italian restaurant in Guéliz that does great pizza and has a children’s menu. Alternatively, there are always the ubiquitous McDonald’s outlets for a quick bite.
Cooking

Riads Dar Attajmil , La Maison Arabe, Riad Enija and Souk Cuisine give cooking lessons.