I’m counting down the days until we celebrate the successes of 2015 and look forward to 2016. And I don’t think I’m the only one. After all, Marrakech… Read more “New Year’s Eve 2015 in Marrakech”
Category: Mandy in Morocco
Merry Christmas from Morocco
This year I’m spending Christmas in Morocco. Essaouira to be exact. You see, during summer break I decided I was tired of airport travel and with all… Read more “Merry Christmas from Morocco”
A week at the Marrakech International Film Festival
Wowza! What a week it’s been heading off to films, meeting friends for coffees in between to discuss our thoughts on various films, lunches and more! For… Read more “A week at the Marrakech International Film Festival”
Marrakech International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for Canadian cinema
It’s finally here! We’ve been hearing bits and pieces of information about the Marrakech International Film Festival for month now and today the printed schedule was finally released (the… Read more “Marrakech International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for Canadian cinema”
Saffron harvest in the Ourika Valley
Once in awhile a break from routine is necessary. On this day out in the Ourika Valley that’s just what we did. We wandered amongst the gardens… Read more “Saffron harvest in the Ourika Valley”
Essaouira’s Festival of Atlantic Andalusian Music
It all started during a week-long adventure through Andalusia with one of my favourite gals. We had arrived in Cordoba where it was raining heavily, so we… Read more “Essaouira’s Festival of Atlantic Andalusian Music”
A weekend in Morocco with Canadian musician Jeff Martin of The Tea Party
I’ve always been a huge fan of Canadian music. As a student I would spend whatever savings I had on concert tickets. It didn’t always have to… Read more “A weekend in Morocco with Canadian musician Jeff Martin of The Tea Party”
Contemporary art in Marrakech: October-November exhibitions
It’s that time of year. We’ve all returned from summer break and we are hungry for some culture. And the galleries in Marrakech are certainly delivering. My… Read more “Contemporary art in Marrakech: October-November exhibitions”
Just arrived in: Moulay Idriss Zerhoune
It’s one of my favourite places in Morocco. A place where I feel safe and protected (I escaped here on two occasions when things were bad in… Read more “Just arrived in: Moulay Idriss Zerhoune”
Just back from: Ourika Valley
It was one of those weekends where I worked all week so I could kick back and relax all weekend. One of those weekends where I didn’t… Read more “Just back from: Ourika Valley”
Life in Marrakech, summer lovin’ edition
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”
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”