For the thirtieth episode of Why Morocco, I reached Lonely Planet travel writer Helen Ranger by telephone from my studio in Marrakech. Helen is a friend and colleague,… Read more “Why Morocco 030 – Lonely Planet travel writer Helen Ranger on Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains”
Tag: Fes
How I learned to love Fes Morocco
Fes. Morocco’s oldest city. Home of the first university, al-Qarrawiyyan. And known as the gastronomical capital of Morocco. But a city I cannot say I love. For… Read more “How I learned to love Fes Morocco”
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”
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”
How it all started: Day Four
This was the day I decided I was going to come back to Morocco. At least for awhile. I saw Morocco as a place where I could… Read more “How it all started: Day Four”
Fes: A few tips
Tiny alleyways. Donkeys pulling all kinds of goods. Locals going about their daily lives. Centuries-old architecture including the first university in the world, al-Karaouine. Mouth-watering specialties. The… Read more “Fes: A few tips”
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”
Getting cozy
Sometimes we just need to sit and think. About where we’re at in life. Determine if we’re where we want to be. If not, what do we… Read more “Getting cozy”
When opportunity knocks…
….you need to be ready to answer. Right now I feel like an opportunity is about to knock. And I’m hoping it’s what I want it to… Read more “When opportunity knocks…”
Eid Mubarak!
Well the month of Ramadan has come to a close. And the streets of Marrakech are back to their usual hustle and bustle. I remember when I… Read more “Eid Mubarak!”
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”
How much is that bag in the window?
I’m loving the locally produced bags here in Morocco. Basically I see one every week that I drool over, and have to resist the urge to buy… Read more “How much is that bag in the window?”
Learning styles
When I was a university student I didn’t always realize the joy of learning. Deadlines, essays, exams, part-time jobs, socializing, stressing about money and life in general… Read more “Learning styles”
Making a difference
In a recent blog post I talked about success versus failure. My decision to go overseas is largely fueled by a desire to make a difference in… Read more “Making a difference”
The magic of Fes
If there is one place in Morocco that I’d describe as magical, it would be the ninth century Fes medina. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,… Read more “The magic of Fes”