My grandmother once told me it’s not just about the destination, but also about the journey. And that rang so true as I headed off with a… Read more “Stepping Back in Time at the Tin Mal Mosque”
Tag: Atlas Mountains
Just back from: Ouirgane Valley
It’s been a bit quiet on here lately. That’s because it’s been a bit bonkers in my office. But in a good way. I had the absolute… Read more “Just back from: Ouirgane 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”
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”
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”
How it all started: Day 10 and 11
After breakfast with a view, we left southern Morocco behind and made our way to the Atlas Mountains. And that involved crossing the Tizi n Tichka Pass.… Read more “How it all started: Day 10 and 11”
Village life
Perhaps because I grew up in a small town, I just love the little Berber villages scattered on mountain-sides throughout the Atlas Mountains. Colourful houses lead to… Read more “Village life”
Springtime
Ah springtime. My favourite season here in Morocco. The temperatures are just right. The days are getting longer. And it’s time to just enjoy life before the… Read more “Springtime”
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”
A visit to Imlil
Sometimes we need an escape. From the city. From the day-to-day routine. Time to take your mind off things are awhile. And clear your head. Talk about… Read more “A visit to Imlil”