Wowza where April month gone? Having spend a week in the Ait Bougmez region (a long-time bucket list destination) on a blogger trip where I enjoyed a slower pace of… Read more “Life in Marrakech, April edition”
Category: Mandy in Morocco
A Sunday morning in Ait Bougmez
The silence was deafening as I sipped cafe au lait overlooking the peaceful village and the valley below. Men worked the small plots of land by hand, using what seemed to be… Read more “A Sunday morning in Ait Bougmez”
Awaln’Art 2015 kicks off in Marrakech
It was one of the first festivals I “stumbed” upon when I moved to Morocco back in 2011. Street performers, musicians and marionettes shut down Marrakech’s busy Avenue… Read more “Awaln’Art 2015 kicks off in Marrakech”
Travel Bucket List 2015: Ait Bougmez
After having spent 2014 working on setting up my business and building contacts, I decided to make this the year I travel more. So when I found… Read more “Travel Bucket List 2015: Ait Bougmez”
That springtime feeling
With daylight savings time in full effect and a week of rain leading and warmer evenings following hot sunny days, it is creating a springtime feel in… Read more “That springtime feeling”
Life in Marrakech, March edition
They say that if March comes in like a lion it will go out like a lamb. Well here’s hoping. Because March came in like a roaring… Read more “Life in Marrakech, March edition”
Festival season in Morocco is kicking off
Oh festival season is upon us here in Morocco and I’m busy trying to figure out how to squeeze all this cultural goodness in to my already-packed… Read more “Festival season in Morocco is kicking off”
LA CONFERENCE DES OISEAUX opens at David Bloch Gallery
Edgy, contemporary and always changing, (the space transforms with each exhibit), the David Bloch Gallery in Gueliz is one of my favourite galleries in Marrakech. I had… Read more “LA CONFERENCE DES OISEAUX opens at David Bloch Gallery”
Top tips for travelling in Morocco
Travelling in Morocco may just be one of my favourite places to wanderlust. An ideal opportunity to travel slowly, to attempt to understand the culture, a chance… Read more “Top tips for travelling in Morocco”
Visiting Essaouira’s artists’ studios
It was a Sunday morning in Essaouira when I headed off to the joutiya (flea market) with Maroc-o-phile for some cool hunting. We rummaged through old silk… Read more “Visiting Essaouira’s artists’ studios”
The Douiria, or what’s hidden behind the doors in the Marrakech medina
It’s Marrakech’s latest “museum” to open. Like most museums, the Douiria is a place for the curious. For those who wander the alleys of the medina and… Read more “The Douiria, or what’s hidden behind the doors in the Marrakech medina”
There’s more to Barcelona and art nouveau architecture than Gaudi
I’ve recently returned from my third visit to this fabulous city. As a huge fan of art nouveau architecture, cava, Spanish fashion and Picasso, I just can’t… Read more “There’s more to Barcelona and art nouveau architecture than Gaudi”
What I didn’t know when moving to Morocco
I didn’t mean for it to happen. Nor did I think it would last this long. But four years ago today I boarded a plane to Morocco… Read more “What I didn’t know when moving to Morocco”
Must-see Gaudi architecture in Barcelona
It may be what Barcelona is best known for – Gaudi’s architectural gems throughout the city. But with high entrance fees at the usual suspects: Casa Batlo,… Read more “Must-see Gaudi architecture in Barcelona”
A look back on 2014
It’s that time of the year. A time for reflection on the year past: How far I’ve come, what I’ve learned, and where to go based… Read more “A look back on 2014”
New Year’s Eve in Marrakech
With just days to go before its time to bid 2014 farewell and ring in 2015, Marrakech will become a hot spot over New Year as the leading… Read more “New Year’s Eve in Marrakech”
The 14th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) kicks off
It’s that time of year. The time when leading film stars and directors head to Marrakech for the eight-day Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM). It’s a time… Read more “The 14th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) kicks off”
Five reasons to visit Girona Spain
It’s often overshadowed by its big sister Barcelona down the road filled with great modern architecture, world-class art museums and a great nightlife. But little Girona accessible… Read more “Five reasons to visit Girona Spain”
Marrakech’s arts scene is heating up
Following the success of the Marrakech Biennale earlier this year, the art scene seems to be heating up. Hardly a week goes by without receiving an invitation… Read more “Marrakech’s arts scene is heating up”
A weekly round-up of events in Marrakech
Just a few weeks ago I was wondering what I would do with my new-found free time once high season in Marrakech ended. You see I work in… Read more “A weekly round-up of events in Marrakech”