Ok, maybe not me, but rather Sarah Kchirid, a storyteller performing regularly at Cafe Clock in the hopes of keeping the tradition alive. Sarah stopped by recently… Read more “Let me tell you a story”
Category: Arts and culture
You probably know this Moroccan pop artist, but in just in case….
For the twelfth episode of Why Morocco, I sat down with pop artist Hassan Hajjaj, Morocco’s own Andy Warhol as dubbed by the press, to chat about… Read more “You probably know this Moroccan pop artist, but in just in case….”
Meet a couple who built a sand castle in the Sahara Desert
On this week’s episode of Why Morocco I traveled to the Sahara Desert to visit fellow Canadian Michelle Fletcher and her partner Kamal Yassine at their sand… Read more “Meet a couple who built a sand castle in the Sahara Desert”
You don’t want to miss this new restaurant in Marrakech!
For the tenth episode of Why Morocco, I sat down with Cassie Karinsky, co-owner of +61, Marrakech’s own Australian restaurant. Cassie’s an entrepreneur and has owned a… Read more “You don’t want to miss this new restaurant in Marrakech!”
2018: A Year in Review
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say, I cannot believe another year has come to a close. And who’s with me when I say, what a… Read more “2018: A Year in Review”
Exploring brutalist architecture in Morocco on episode 007 of Why Morocco
I can’t believe it’s already November and I’m posting the seventh episode of Why Morocco. You see, I launched this podcast to capture the conversations with the… Read more “Exploring brutalist architecture in Morocco on episode 007 of Why Morocco”
Chatting Tracing Morocco with Hendrik Beikirch on episode 006 of Why Morocco
For the sixth episode of Why Morocco, I headed out to the Montresso* Foundation to meet with artist Hendrik Beikirch, the artist behind the Tracing Morocco project… Read more “Chatting Tracing Morocco with Hendrik Beikirch on episode 006 of Why Morocco”
Stepping inside the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech on episode 005 of Why Morocco podcast
For the fifth episode of Why Morocco, I stepped out of the studio and into the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech where I met with Mme Christine… Read more “Stepping inside the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech on episode 005 of Why Morocco podcast”
Chatting design in Marrakech on episode 004 of Why Morocco
When I was creating the Why Morocco podcast concept, I knew it had to be like listening in on a conversation between two friends. And that’s exactly… Read more “Chatting design in Marrakech on episode 004 of Why Morocco”
There’s another reason to head back to the YSL museum in Marrakech
It’s one of my favourite places to retreat to in Marrakech. A wander through the permanent collection at the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech immediately puts me… Read more “There’s another reason to head back to the YSL museum in Marrakech”
Episode 03 Why Morocco – Nargisse Benkabbou on Moroccan cuisine
For the third podcast episode of Why Morocco, I reached blogger, chef and cookbook author Nargisse Benkabbou by phone at her home in London in advance of… Read more “Episode 03 Why Morocco – Nargisse Benkabbou on Moroccan cuisine”
A must-read travelogue about Morocco by Martin Rose
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”