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”
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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”