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Mandy In Morocco

The life and times of a Canadian PR girl turned entrepreneur in Marrakech Morocco

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    Why I’m not looking forward to going back to “normal”

    When Morocco relaxed its quarantine restrictions on 24 June at midnight, I wasn’t racing out to the cafes and restaurants, laptop in hand for a change of… Read more “Why I’m not looking forward to going back to “normal””

    July 12, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    My quarantine life in Marrakech, Morocco

    With just a few hours to go before the government announces the next stage of our lockdown and we may start to deconfine here in Morocco, I’m reflecting… Read more “My quarantine life in Marrakech, Morocco”

    June 10, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    This musician is bringing Moroccan Tapes to the world and you are going to want to tune it!

    If, like me, your routine has shifted in the last couple of weeks and you’re now settling in, but looking for something to listen to, I’ve got… Read more “This musician is bringing Moroccan Tapes to the world and you are going to want to tune it!”

    March 29, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Meet the woman who started the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair on episode 031 of Why Morocco

    The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in Marrakech has wrapped up for another year. And what a fair it was. From the official fair at La Mamounia… Read more “Meet the woman who started the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair on episode 031 of Why Morocco”

    March 13, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    There are two New Year’s Day celebrations in Morocco each January. Meryam Demnati tells us about the second one

    Now that January is outta the way and the new year, new me stuff on social media seems to have disappeared, I feel like we can finally… Read more “There are two New Year’s Day celebrations in Morocco each January. Meryam Demnati tells us about the second one”

    February 2, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    This map will help you explore the modern architecture of Casablanca on episode 26 of Why Morocco

    For the latest episode of Why Morocco podcast, architects Imad Dahmani and Lahbib el Moumni and I wandered around Casablanca, exploring some of the modernist architecture (residential,… Read more “This map will help you explore the modern architecture of Casablanca on episode 26 of Why Morocco”

    November 27, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    This is how to gain access to an artist’s studio in Marrakech

    As a life-long learner, I’m a fan of spending my Saturdays in artists’ studios in Marrakech learning a new craft or trade. When travelling, it’s often an… Read more “This is how to gain access to an artist’s studio in Marrakech”

    September 25, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Richard Hamilton talks about writing Tangier: From the Romans to the Rolling Stones

    I’m back after a summer podcasting break, and while it wasn’t a true break as I was working on growth strategy, uploading the podcast to Spotify, preparing… Read more “Richard Hamilton talks about writing Tangier: From the Romans to the Rolling Stones”

    August 28, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Rose Buttons talks about why the hillside town in Morocco needs to be on your travel bucket list!

    If you’re the type of traveller who likes to get off the beaten path when travelling and do as the locals do, you won’t want to miss… Read more “Rose Buttons talks about why the hillside town in Morocco needs to be on your travel bucket list!”

    July 11, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Planning a summer vacation in Morocco on episode 019 of Why Morocco

    I don’t know about you, but I am seriously in summer vacation mode here in Marrakech. With just a week to go before I head to Canada… Read more “Planning a summer vacation in Morocco on episode 019 of Why Morocco”

    June 16, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    When artist Christo came to Marrakech and recorded episode 015 of Why Morocco

    It was a rather cool, grey day in Marrakech when I had the opportunity to interview artist Christo during the opening of his exhibition Femmes at the… Read more “When artist Christo came to Marrakech and recorded episode 015 of Why Morocco”

    April 28, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    An interview with Saeida Rouass that left me inspired on episode 014 of Why Morocco

    For the fourteenth episode of Why Morocco podcast, I sat down with British-Moroccan author Saeida Rouass who has an obsession with serial killers, having grown up steps away… Read more “An interview with Saeida Rouass that left me inspired on episode 014 of Why Morocco”

    April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by admin

    Let me tell you a story on episode 013 of Why Morocco

    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 on episode 013 of Why Morocco”

    March 17, 2019April 25, 2019 by admin

    You probably know this Moroccan pop artist, but in just in case find out more on episode 012 of Why Morocco

    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 find out more on episode 012 of Why Morocco”

    March 3, 2019April 25, 2019 by admin

    Meet a couple who built a sand castle in the Sahara Desert on episode 011 of Why Morocco

    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 on episode 011 of Why Morocco”

    February 10, 2019April 25, 2019 by admin

    You don’t want to miss this new restaurant in Marrakech on episode 010 of Why Morocco!

    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 on episode 010 of Why Morocco!”

    January 30, 2019April 25, 2019 by admin

    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”

    January 6, 2019April 21, 2019 by admin

    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”

    November 7, 2018April 8, 2019 by admin

    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”

    October 24, 2018November 4, 2018 by admin

    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”

    October 18, 2018April 8, 2019 by admin

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    The snow is knee deep and snow squall warnings are The snow is knee deep and snow squall warnings are in effect with up to 25 centimeters on the way and blustery northeast winds expected. So I hopped out of bed and went for a walk around the farm, soaking up the peaceful serenity and the early morning sun shining down on me. 

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    I never thought I would say it, but I'm absolutely I never thought I would say it, but I'm absolutely in love with winter. And the friendly people who reside here. 

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    Confession: Winter is growing on me. I've often Confession: Winter is growing on me. 

I've often missed the subtle change of seasons in Morocco so this year I'm embracing it all! 

With proper winter gear to keep me warm and dry, I am loving the @g2grailtrail trails for afternoon winter walks. Evenings by the fireplace with a good book. And lingering a little longer on chilly mornings with my @coastalcoffeeco lattes. 

Oh and the local takeaways of pure wintry comfort food. Top picks include @weststreetwillys @benmillerinn @goderich_harbour_restaurant and this week I'm looking forward to trying @part2bistro. I call it research for some food experiences I'm developing and travel articles I'm writing ❤

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    I'm embracing winter in Canada by getting outside I'm embracing winter in Canada by getting outside and hitting the trails on foot and snowshoe and it's been glorious with friends and family. Particularly on rare sunny days! 

I even wrote about my plans for surviving winter by venturing out on the snowshoe trails for local travel mag @stopsalongthewayhuron. Swipe right to read the article. 

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    If I have to be in Canada this winter, I want snow If I have to be in Canada this winter, I want snow. And lots of it. And today is most definitely a snuggle up at home kinda snow day in Huron County. 

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    Typically more a fan of summer beach days, a dose Typically more a fan of summer beach days, a dose of winter sun meant a beautiful winter sunset down by the port where my favourite takeaway in the county is remaining open for business year-round. And I had a night off from cooking 🙂. 

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    The days are certainly getting longer, but the nig The days are certainly getting longer, but the nights are still even longer, so I've been soaking up the sunshine and winter light before retreating fireside with a good book for the evening.

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