My grandmother once told me it’s not just about the destination, but also about the journey. And that rang so true as I headed off with a… Read more “Stepping Back in Time at the Tin Mal Mosque”
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Five things to look forward to in May in Marrakech
With Ramadan just a month away, it seems all the festivals and events are happening NOW. And I can’t say I’m complaining. With something to do basically… Read more “Five things to look forward to in May in Marrakech”
Just back from: Ouirgane Valley
It’s been a bit quiet on here lately. That’s because it’s been a bit bonkers in my office. But in a good way. I had the absolute… Read more “Just back from: Ouirgane Valley”
Must-see Marrakech Biennale 6 NOT NEW NOW
Arts + festival may just be my two favourite words. So when the Marrakech Biennale comes around every two years, I get ridiculously excited! But this year… Read more “Must-see Marrakech Biennale 6 NOT NEW NOW”
Top sites in Marrakech #3 – Jemaa el Fna
It was one of my favourite sites upon arrival in Marrakech. One that buzzes day and night. But mostly at night. And five years on, it’s still… Read more “Top sites in Marrakech #3 – Jemaa el Fna”
Azemmour, Morocco’s off-the-beaten path small town
“Have I just been dumped in a field?” asked this gal upon disembarking the train in Azemmour. “Yes,” I responded, “but just walk to the top of… Read more “Azemmour, Morocco’s off-the-beaten path small town”
How I learned to love Fes Morocco
Fes. Morocco’s oldest city. Home of the first university, al-Qarrawiyyan. And known as the gastronomical capital of Morocco. But a city I cannot say I love. For… Read more “How I learned to love Fes Morocco”
Five | Cinq | Khamsa
Dear readers, it’s been five year. Yes five years since I arrived in Marrakech. For five months. To learn French so I could go back to Canada and… Read more “Five | Cinq | Khamsa”
My wish for 2016
As we celebrate the beginning of another year, my wish for 2016 is simple – respect. With all that’s happening in the world, I truly hope that… Read more “My wish for 2016”
Best of 2015
It’s time to look back on the year that was. The other night I was enjoying a glass of mulled wine with a dear friend, discussing how… Read more “Best of 2015”
New Year’s Eve 2015 in Marrakech
I’m counting down the days until we celebrate the successes of 2015 and look forward to 2016. And I don’t think I’m the only one. After all, Marrakech… Read more “New Year’s Eve 2015 in Marrakech”
Merry Christmas from Morocco
This year I’m spending Christmas in Morocco. Essaouira to be exact. You see, during summer break I decided I was tired of airport travel and with all… Read more “Merry Christmas from Morocco”
A week at the Marrakech International Film Festival
Wowza! What a week it’s been heading off to films, meeting friends for coffees in between to discuss our thoughts on various films, lunches and more! For… Read more “A week at the Marrakech International Film Festival”
Marrakech International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for Canadian cinema
It’s finally here! We’ve been hearing bits and pieces of information about the Marrakech International Film Festival for month now and today the printed schedule was finally released (the… Read more “Marrakech International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for Canadian cinema”
Saffron harvest in the Ourika Valley
Once in awhile a break from routine is necessary. On this day out in the Ourika Valley that’s just what we did. We wandered amongst the gardens… Read more “Saffron harvest in the Ourika Valley”
Essaouira’s Festival of Atlantic Andalusian Music
It all started during a week-long adventure through Andalusia with one of my favourite gals. We had arrived in Cordoba where it was raining heavily, so we… Read more “Essaouira’s Festival of Atlantic Andalusian Music”
A weekend in Morocco with Canadian musician Jeff Martin of The Tea Party
I’ve always been a huge fan of Canadian music. As a student I would spend whatever savings I had on concert tickets. It didn’t always have to… Read more “A weekend in Morocco with Canadian musician Jeff Martin of The Tea Party”
Contemporary art in Marrakech: October-November exhibitions
It’s that time of year. We’ve all returned from summer break and we are hungry for some culture. And the galleries in Marrakech are certainly delivering. My… Read more “Contemporary art in Marrakech: October-November exhibitions”
Just arrived in: Moulay Idriss Zerhoune
It’s one of my favourite places in Morocco. A place where I feel safe and protected (I escaped here on two occasions when things were bad in… Read more “Just arrived in: Moulay Idriss Zerhoune”
Just back from: Ourika Valley
It was one of those weekends where I worked all week so I could kick back and relax all weekend. One of those weekends where I didn’t… Read more “Just back from: Ourika Valley”