I was having a chat with my friend Cris one Ramadan evening about the state of travel writing and how it’s just not the same as it… Read more “A must-read travelogue about Morocco by Martin Rose”
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Street art in Casablanca, Morocco
From 25 June to 1 July, three international and one national street artists took to the streets of Casablanca to brighten up the white city (Dar Beida… Read more “Street art in Casablanca, Morocco”
Why Morocco podcast episode #1 is now live
It has been months in the making and a process much longer than anticipated, but it’s finally here. The podcast version of Why Morocco. Hosted by me,… Read more “Why Morocco podcast episode #1 is now live”
What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018
It’s almost time for the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Festival to take over the laid-back town of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Held this year from 21… Read more “What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018”
Touda EcoLodge, looking finer than ever!
Since reading a feature about the artisans and way of life in Morocco’s Ait Bougemez Valley in the High Atlas Mountains in Lonely Planet back in 2011,… Read more “Touda EcoLodge, looking finer than ever!”
Casamemoire’s Journées du Patrimoine kick off on 9 May 2018
If you haven’t noticed from my Instagram feed that is filling up these days with Casablanca images, or the article I wrote for The Independent about architectural… Read more “Casamemoire’s Journées du Patrimoine kick off on 9 May 2018”
Tasting Marrakech tour options
As my love and knowledge of Marrakech expands, I’ve expanded our Tasting Marrakech tour offerings to include new neighbourhoods, new foods, and new opportunities to get to… Read more “Tasting Marrakech tour options”
A City Abstracted an interview with artist Gionna Cuccolo
American artist Gionna Cuccolo arrived in Casablanca in 2017 before travelling to Marrakech and falling in love with the city, where she began depicting the city geometrically.… Read more “A City Abstracted an interview with artist Gionna Cuccolo”
Sculpted Dresses by Noureddine Amir at the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech
“I’ve always been careful to distinguish between those couturiers who benefit from women and those who benefit them.” – Pierre Bergé, 2016 So it was with great… Read more “Sculpted Dresses by Noureddine Amir at the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech”
How I’ve survived living Marrakech for nearly seven years
I can hardly believe it, but it’s been almost seven years since I moved to Marrakech. Where has the time gone? I arrived seeking a simpler life,… Read more “How I’ve survived living Marrakech for nearly seven years”
Behind the lens: An interview with wedding photographer Virginie Faucher
Every once in a while you meet a girl boss that you really click with. A girl boss that understands the value of supporting each other and… Read more “Behind the lens: An interview with wedding photographer Virginie Faucher”
musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech opens its doors
As a child of the eighties, it’s hard to imagine a time when women were unable to wear pants at certain social gatherings. But that’s just one… Read more “musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech opens its doors”
Tmecha fel Medina (A walk in the medina) by street artist Jace
It was a cloudy Friday afternoon when I met with the amazing Elise from Montresso* Art Foundation (a dear friend and PR colleague) along with members of… Read more “Tmecha fel Medina (A walk in the medina) by street artist Jace”
La reprise
And just like that September is over. How on Earth did that happen? You see, the month of August in Morocco is almost impossible to get anything… Read more “La reprise”
Carpets, rural living and arts in Essaouira An interview with artist Kathy Lucoff Godin
Whether it is a herd of sheep thundering by as I walk to the little store near my home, someone walking through an old painted door, carpets… Read more “Carpets, rural living and arts in Essaouira An interview with artist Kathy Lucoff Godin”
Just back from: Summer in Canada
Morning yoga classes followed by locally roasted coffee at the local cafe. A bit of work followed by afternoons at the beach. Local micro-brews and Ontario wines… Read more “Just back from: Summer in Canada”
Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech announces its inaugural cultural programming
In case you’ve not heard, the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech is opening its doors on 19 October 2017 following the opening of its sister museum in… Read more “Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech announces its inaugural cultural programming”
Brownbook July/August 2017 cover story by Mandy Sinclair
when I learned that my latest story for Brownbook, an urban guide to the Middle East, about a taxi driver from Marrakech made the cover story of the latest issue I was beyond delighted.
Ramadan rest required
It’s Ramadan and while I love the fasting with my team, breaking the fast with friends, and enjoying the lively Ramadan nights, I’m struggling. You see weeks… Read more “Ramadan rest required”
Ramadan in Marrakech, or a tale of embracing the culture
Ramadan is well underway here in Marrakech and daily routines are slightly modified. Or in my case, completely. Because this year I’ve decided to fast. You see my first Ramadan… Read more “Ramadan in Marrakech, or a tale of embracing the culture”