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”
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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”
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!”
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”
You’ll want to hear about this trek along Morocco’s Draa River on episode 018 of Why Morocco
Ramadan is in full swing here in Marrakech and I have to say, I have more energy than I expected despite the fact that temperatures this week… Read more “You’ll want to hear about this trek along Morocco’s Draa River on episode 018 of Why Morocco”
Why you should visit Morocco during Ramadan on episode 017 of Why Morocco
As we’re gearing up for Ramadan in a few days, I sat down with Assim, one of my valued Tasting Marrakech guides, to chat about travelling to… Read more “Why you should visit Morocco during Ramadan on episode 017 of Why Morocco”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
What you need to know about argan oil with Dana Elemara on episodeo 009 of Why Morocco
For the ninth episode of Why Morocco, I’m joined in studio by my dear friend Dana Elemara, founder of Arganic. Dana and I share leaving our secure… Read more “What you need to know about argan oil with Dana Elemara on episodeo 009 of Why Morocco”
Tamazirt by Amayour, or my favourite yoga retreat centre in Morocco
As I get older, I find myself longing for life in the countryside where life is slower. And in many ways simpler. Where a walk to the… Read more “Tamazirt by Amayour, or my favourite yoga retreat centre in Morocco”
Why you need to visit Meknes in 2019 with Lonely Planet’s Lauren Keith on episode 008 of Why Morocco
For the eighth episode of Why Morocco, I reached former colleague and sometimes editor Lauren Keith. Lauren is Lonely Planet’s Destination Editor for the Middle East & North… Read more “Why you need to visit Meknes in 2019 with Lonely Planet’s Lauren Keith on episode 008 of Why Morocco”
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”