Skip to content
Mandy In Morocco

Mandy In Morocco

The life and times of a Canadian PR girl turned entrepreneur in Marrakech Morocco

  • About
  • Podcast
  • Blog
  • In the press
  • Writing
  • Teaching
  • Tasting Marrakech food tours
  • Contact Mandy
  • More

    Tag: Casablanca

    Why Morocco 032 – Amino Belyamani on Moroccan Tapes

    For this week’s episode I chatted with MoroccanTapes.com founder Amino Belyamani. Amino, who grew up in Casablanca and now lives in Brooklyn, created the site that brings… Read more “Why Morocco 032 – Amino Belyamani on Moroccan Tapes”

    March 4, 2020April 19, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    This map will help you explore the modern architecture of Casablanca on episode 26 of Why Morocco

    For the latest episode of Why Morocco podcast, architects Imad Dahmani and Lahbib el Moumni and I wandered around Casablanca, exploring some of the modernist architecture (residential,… Read more “This map will help you explore the modern architecture of Casablanca on episode 26 of Why Morocco”

    November 27, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Why Morocco 026 – Imad Dahmani on modernist architecture in Casablanca

    For this week’s episode I met with architect Imad Dahmani in Casablanca for an architecture tour of some of the modernist buildings throughout the city. Imad works… Read more “Why Morocco 026 – Imad Dahmani on modernist architecture in Casablanca”

    November 6, 2019April 19, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    This restaurant is reason enough to stop in Casablanca on episode 25 of Why Morocco

    For the latest episode of Why Morocco podcast I travelled to Casablanca to meet Justina Tulloch, the Aussie partner and one half of the duo behind Bondi… Read more “This restaurant is reason enough to stop in Casablanca on episode 25 of Why Morocco”

    November 3, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Why Morocco 025 – Justina Tulloch on living, visiting and doing business in Casablanca

    For this week’s episode I travelled to Casablanca to meet Justina Tulloch, the Aussie and one half of the duo behind Bondi Coffee Kitchen. A little known… Read more “Why Morocco 025 – Justina Tulloch on living, visiting and doing business in Casablanca”

    October 23, 2019April 19, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    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”

    January 6, 2019April 21, 2019 by admin

    Why Morocco 007 – Lahbib El Moumni on brutalist architecture in Morocco

    For the seventh episode of Why Morocco, I reached Casablanca-based architect Lahbib El Moumni by telephone from my studio in Marrakech. I met Lahbib through CasaMemoire, an organization… Read more “Why Morocco 007 – Lahbib El Moumni on brutalist architecture in Morocco”

    November 7, 2018April 19, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    A must-read travelogue about Morocco by Martin Rose

    I was having a chat with my friend Cris one Ramadan evening about the state of travel writing and how it’s just not the same as it… Read more “A must-read travelogue about Morocco by Martin Rose”

    August 26, 2018August 25, 2018 by admin

    Casablanca’s Journées du patrimoine 11 to 14 May 2017

    Casablanca. It’s a city that, despite the traffic, is really starting to grow on me. You see back in November when my sister flew in from Toronto, I… Read more “Casablanca’s Journées du patrimoine 11 to 14 May 2017”

    May 7, 2017 by admin

    How it all started: Day two

    The downside of group tours is the defined time you have to spend in one place.  We woke up to see the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca,… Read more “How it all started: Day two”

    June 7, 2014 by admin

    How it all started: Day one

    Despite being tired after a red-eye flight from Montreal, I couldn’t wait to explore the city. I had waited 10 years to land in Morocco and I… Read more “How it all started: Day one”

    June 6, 2014 by admin

    Marrakech International Film Festival: Horses of God / Chevaux de Dieu by Nabil Ayouch

    It was the first film I saw in the 2012 competition. And it was the first time the film was shown in Morocco. A special experience as… Read more “Marrakech International Film Festival: Horses of God / Chevaux de Dieu by Nabil Ayouch”

    December 6, 2012 by admin

    Choosing the right attitude

    She’d been excited about her Moroccan vacation for weeks.  Planning to visit new places.  And revisit old favourites. But when an incident happened just three hours in,… Read more “Choosing the right attitude”

    August 22, 2011 by admin

    A lot can happen in a year

    It’s been one year since I first arrived in Morocco.  Nervous.  Intimidated.  First time in Africa. First time in an Islamic country. But extremely excited. You see,… Read more “A lot can happen in a year”

    June 6, 2011 by admin

    The art of zellig

    I love architecture.  Art deco is my favourite. But I also loved zellig, mosaics, that exist everywhere in Morocco.  It was behind fountains, covered floors, pillars and… Read more “The art of zellig”

    November 28, 2010August 12, 2018 by admin

    Civilization

    So apparently I’m giving off a certain impression of Morocco through the photos that I post.  Today when I was telling a colleague about my direct flight… Read more “Civilization”

    November 25, 2010August 12, 2018 by admin

    The need for speed

    Last week my 88-year-old Grandma and I were driving down to the beach and surrounded by the beautiful fall colours along the way.  Apparently I was driving… Read more “The need for speed”

    October 20, 2010 by admin

    Get the latest news direct to your inbox!

    Avoid the hassle of having to check back for new posts and podcasts. You'll receive the latest updates directly in your inbox!

    Archives

    mandyinmorocco

    Typically more a fan of summer beach days, a dose Typically more a fan of summer beach days, a dose of winter sun meant a beautiful winter sunset down by the port where my favourite takeaway in the county is remaining open for business year-round. And I had a night off from cooking 🙂. 

#lakelife #fishandchipshop #portofGoderich #HuronCounty #sunsetphotography #winter2020 #sunsetlovers #Goderich
    The days are certainly getting longer, but the nig The days are certainly getting longer, but the nights are still even longer, so I've been soaking up the sunshine and winter light before retreating fireside with a good book for the evening.

#winter #sunset #outdoors #winterlandscape #ruralliving #HuronCounty #Canadianwinter #sunsetphotography #stayhome
    #tb to lockdown in Morocco when @andedyr snapped a #tb to lockdown in Morocco when @andedyr snapped a Polaroid just minutes before the 6 pm curfew felt rebellious. 

We're on day four of lockdown in Ontario and I'm so totally over it.

#lockdown #covid_19 #Polaroid #Marrakech #streetart
#evileye
    In between cozying up with a good book and @coasta In between cozying up with a good book and @coastalcoffeeco holiday blend, I've been hitting the nearby @g2grailtrail trails for winter walks and rural views this week.

#ruralliving #outdoors #hiking #g2gtrail #HuronCounty #ruralist #naturelovers #grateful #winterishere #winter #winterwonderland #ontarioswestcoast
    Country drives and country roads. #ruralliving #r Country drives and country roads.

#ruralliving #ruralphotography #barn #countryroads #Ontario #dreambig #futureplanning
    Wandering in a winter wonderland ❄❄❄ #winte Wandering in a winter wonderland ❄❄❄

#winterwonderland #winterishere #December #hotchocolatetime #walkinginawinterwonderland #HuronCounty #Ontario #getoutside
    Here's hoping for snowy days and festive vibes aft Here's hoping for snowy days and festive vibes after some grey November days as we say hello to December in a few short hours. 

#November #countryroads #ruralliving #HuronCounty #ontarioswestcoast
#greyskies #countdowntochristmas #ruralist #amishcountry
    I'm writing about snowshoeing in the county for lo I'm writing about snowshoeing in the county for local travel magazine @stopsalongthewayhuron and that meant pulling on my (new) winter boots and exploring the nearby trails in the afternoon sunshine instead of moaning about how cold it is outside! Quite the change from previous winters in Canada! 

#winter #snowshoeing #getoutside #outdooradventures #hygge #sunshine #vitaminD #freelancewriter #writer #contentcreator
    A season of transformation is underway. Anyone els A season of transformation is underway. Anyone else feeling it?

#butterfly #monarchbutterfly #streetart #Goderich #autumn #transformation #HuronCounty #ontarioswestcoast
    Load More... Follow on Instagram
    • About
    • Podcast
    • Blog
    • In the press
    • Writing
    • Teaching
    • Tasting Marrakech food tours
    • Contact Mandy
    Proudly powered by WordPress · Theme: Pique by WordPress.com.