I love life in Morocco. But the truth is I miss my family. And friends. And doing things together that you do when you live in the… Read more “The cost of living in Marrakech”
Category: Mandy in Morocco
The feast is coming…
…and it’s time to pick out a sheep. And get it home… Eid Mubarak from Marrakech. P.S. For readers unfamiliar with the important Islamic Feast of the… Read more “The feast is coming…”
Happy autumn!
Oh it’s been a long summer. Temperatures above +45’C for weeks. Battling one illness after another. And add to this the holy month of Ramadan which was… Read more “Happy autumn!”
The cool sound of Hindi Zahra
It was a perfect evening. A perfect evening for an outdoor concert. And since I’d arrived early, I also had the chance to hear Moroccan chanteuse Hindi… Read more “The cool sound of Hindi Zahra”
Ramadan in Marrakech
As the sun was setting over the red city, friends were gathering for ftour, the traditional meal following a day of fasting. And while I was originally… Read more “Ramadan in Marrakech”
The beauty of friendships
I’ve just returned from a hike. In Switzerland. Where the valleys were filled with all kinds of beautiful wild flowers. And on my second day of hiking… Read more “The beauty of friendships”
A little imagination
Oh there’s a magical little place in Morocco. A place where the rock formations are like a storybook filled with fairytales. A place where these rock formations… Read more “A little imagination”
Le Loft, or a wonderful place to spend an afternoon
It was time to celebrate. The fact that we were no longer 30. But rather in our 30s. So the venue had to be somewhere cool. And… Read more “Le Loft, or a wonderful place to spend an afternoon”
Cascades Ouzoud, yes please!
It was a perfect day off. Pretty birds fluttered by and thundering waterfalls created small rainbows. As we sat watching the spectacular show in the natural amphitheatre… Read more “Cascades Ouzoud, yes please!”
Ah Ourika
The perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. To dine on tajine by the river. And stop for wild cherries to snack on while… Read more “Ah Ourika”
My favourite day of the week
Ah Friday. My favourite day of the week. Not because the weekend is just around the corner and that means two days off from the 9-5. Au… Read more “My favourite day of the week”
What happened when I disconnected
I needed to get away. From the city. Technology. E-mails. My iPad. So I escaped to Bin Ouedine in the High Atlas Mountains. And it was here… Read more “What happened when I disconnected”
Disconnecting
When I was little I used to dream of running away. To my maternal grandparents’ house. I’d live there forever and read stories with my grandma and… Read more “Disconnecting”
Fears, inspiration and a time to change
The time had come to face my fears. To get back to being Miss Mandy. To stop being afraid of what *may* happen. To live the life… Read more “Fears, inspiration and a time to change”
A night out: La Mamounia
A friend was visiting from out of town. So we decided to head for drinks at one of the fanciest addresses in town. Just steps away from… Read more “A night out: La Mamounia”
March 8
It’s International Women’s Day! Those who know me, know I’m an independent woman. With strong beliefs that men and women are equal. Through both my professional and personal… Read more “March 8”
That Sunday-evening feeling
It’s Sunday. And that means tomorrow’s Monday. The start of a new work week. You may be excited. You may be dreading it. I used to be… Read more “That Sunday-evening feeling”
This feeling I’m struggling with…
Guilt. I think we all live with some. At least this is what I’m noticing in myself and those around me. Parents feel guilty about leaving their… Read more “This feeling I’m struggling with…”
Lessons from 2011
She’s typically not a fan of odd-numbered years. So when 2011 came around, she got nervous. After all, she’d quit her job, sold all her stuff and… Read more “Lessons from 2011”
My wish for 2012
Love. This is my wish for you for 2012. For those around you. For what you do. For the way you see the world. For the place… Read more “My wish for 2012”