Summertime has come to an end. With cooler temperatures, the return of clients and high season just around the corner, the days of lazy morning coffees, afternoon… Read more “Life in Marrakech, summer lovin’ edition”
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Just back from: Atlas Mountains
With temperatures regularly climbing above +40’C and evening temperatures not much lower, escaping Marrakech for cooler temperatures has been a high priority since returning from Canada last… Read more “Just back from: Atlas Mountains”
Just back from: Essaouira Morocco
Ok, so I returned a few days ago to Marrakech, but I needed to adjust from a fabulous weekend. The laid-back medina for wandering, hassle-free shopping with… Read more “Just back from: Essaouira Morocco”
Eid Mubarak Said
Eid Mubarak Said to those celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In previous years I was in Canada enjoying down time with my family,… Read more “Eid Mubarak Said”
Spring in Ait Bougmez Valley
Summer may be kicking off this weekend, but spring has taken a place in my heart this year and I absolutely loved it. Longer warm days, fruit trees… Read more “Spring in Ait Bougmez Valley”
Life in Morocco, May edition
Another month has come to an end and what a month it was! One that can only be described as enriching. You see I started the month off… Read more “Life in Morocco, May edition”
The 21st Fes Festival of Sacred Music kicks off!
With An African Reflection as the theme of this year’s Fes Festival of Sacred Music and the opening concert entitled Fes: In search of Africa, it was… Read more “The 21st Fes Festival of Sacred Music kicks off!”
The countdown to the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival is on!
Locals gathered around in the streets, on the rooftops and over gates. It was my first festival and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But as the… Read more “The countdown to the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival is on!”
Julien Marinetti at La Mamounia Marrakech
Perhaps best known for Doggy John, pop artist Julien Marinetti’s large bronze sculpture greets guests upon arrival at Marrakech’s La Mamounia. But step inside this grand hotel… Read more “Julien Marinetti at La Mamounia Marrakech”
A weekend in Rabat, the capital of Morocco
It was one of the first stops on my 22-day trip to Morocco back in 2010. Although I was immediately in love with the Kingdom, I also… Read more “A weekend in Rabat, the capital of Morocco”
Life in Marrakech, April edition
Wowza where April month gone? Having spend a week in the Ait Bougmez region (a long-time bucket list destination) on a blogger trip where I enjoyed a slower pace of… Read more “Life in Marrakech, April edition”
A Sunday morning in Ait Bougmez
The silence was deafening as I sipped cafe au lait overlooking the peaceful village and the valley below. Men worked the small plots of land by hand, using what seemed to be… Read more “A Sunday morning in Ait Bougmez”
Awaln’Art 2015 kicks off in Marrakech
It was one of the first festivals I “stumbed” upon when I moved to Morocco back in 2011. Street performers, musicians and marionettes shut down Marrakech’s busy Avenue… Read more “Awaln’Art 2015 kicks off in Marrakech”
Travel Bucket List 2015: Ait Bougmez
After having spent 2014 working on setting up my business and building contacts, I decided to make this the year I travel more. So when I found… Read more “Travel Bucket List 2015: Ait Bougmez”
That springtime feeling
With daylight savings time in full effect and a week of rain leading and warmer evenings following hot sunny days, it is creating a springtime feel in… Read more “That springtime feeling”
Life in Marrakech, March edition
They say that if March comes in like a lion it will go out like a lamb. Well here’s hoping. Because March came in like a roaring… Read more “Life in Marrakech, March edition”
Festival season in Morocco is kicking off
Oh festival season is upon us here in Morocco and I’m busy trying to figure out how to squeeze all this cultural goodness in to my already-packed… Read more “Festival season in Morocco is kicking off”
LA CONFERENCE DES OISEAUX opens at David Bloch Gallery
Edgy, contemporary and always changing, (the space transforms with each exhibit), the David Bloch Gallery in Gueliz is one of my favourite galleries in Marrakech. I had… Read more “LA CONFERENCE DES OISEAUX opens at David Bloch Gallery”
Top tips for travelling in Morocco
Travelling in Morocco may just be one of my favourite places to wanderlust. An ideal opportunity to travel slowly, to attempt to understand the culture, a chance… Read more “Top tips for travelling in Morocco”
Visiting Essaouira’s artists’ studios
It was a Sunday morning in Essaouira when I headed off to the joutiya (flea market) with Maroc-o-phile for some cool hunting. We rummaged through old silk… Read more “Visiting Essaouira’s artists’ studios”