On this week’s episode of Why Morocco, I had an opportunity to interview artist Christo during the opening of his exhibition Femmes at the Yves Saint Laurent… Read more “Why Morocco 015 – Artist Christo on his Femmes exhibition at the Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech”
Tag: Marrakech
Why Morocco 014 – Author Saeida Rouass on historical fiction and her Moroccan-British heritage
On this week’s episode of Why Morocco, British-Moroccan author Saeida Rouass stopped by the studio following her TEDx Marrakech talk to chat writing her first book Assembly of the… Read more “Why Morocco 014 – Author Saeida Rouass on historical fiction and her Moroccan-British heritage”
Why Morocco 013 – Storyteller Sarah Kchirid on the tradition and how it helped her understand her culture
On this week’s episode Sarah Kchirid stopped by the studio to chat about the tradition of storytelling in Morocco. Sarah’s first memories of the tradition started with… Read more “Why Morocco 013 – Storyteller Sarah Kchirid on the tradition and how it helped her understand her culture”
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”
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”
Why Morocco 006 – Hendrik Beikirch on Tracing Morocco
For the sixth episode of Why Morocco, I headed out to the Montresso* Foundation to meet with artist Hendrik Beikirch, the artist behind the Tracing Morocco project… Read more “Why Morocco 006 – Hendrik Beikirch on Tracing Morocco”
Why Morocco 005 – A step inside the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech
For the fifth episode of Why Morocco, I stepped out of the studio and into the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech where I met with Mme Christine… Read more “Why Morocco 005 – A step inside the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech”
There’s another reason to head back to the YSL museum in Marrakech
It’s one of my favourite places to retreat to in Marrakech. A wander through the permanent collection at the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech immediately puts me… Read more “There’s another reason to head back to the YSL museum in Marrakech”
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”
A City Abstracted an interview with artist Gionna Cuccolo
American artist Gionna Cuccolo arrived in Casablanca in 2017 before travelling to Marrakech and falling in love with the city, where she began depicting the city geometrically.… Read more “A City Abstracted an interview with artist Gionna Cuccolo”
Tmecha fel Medina (A walk in the medina) by street artist Jace
It was a cloudy Friday afternoon when I met with the amazing Elise from Montresso* Art Foundation (a dear friend and PR colleague) along with members of… Read more “Tmecha fel Medina (A walk in the medina) by street artist Jace”
Ramadan in Marrakech, or a tale of embracing the culture
Ramadan is well underway here in Marrakech and daily routines are slightly modified. Or in my case, completely. Because this year I’ve decided to fast. You see my first Ramadan… Read more “Ramadan in Marrakech, or a tale of embracing the culture”
Where to breakfast in Marrakech
It may be my favourite meal of the day. It is certainly the most important as it tends to influence my eating habits for the rest of the… Read more “Where to breakfast in Marrakech”
Best of 2016
Best of 2016 for Tasting Marrakech and Say Something Communication owner Mandy Sinclair in Marrakech Morocco
Invest in rest
It’s been very quiet on here, I know. But you see, I retreated to Canada this summer for nearly seven weeks. After months and months of non-stop… Read more “Invest in rest”
Tea time at Dar L’Fchouch
“I feel like we’re hanging out in a cool friend’s apartment,” said this cool fabric designer in town for a weekend of Marrakech Biennale fun! But one that is… Read more “Tea time at Dar L’Fchouch”
Top sites in Marrakech #3 – Jemaa el Fna
It was one of my favourite sites upon arrival in Marrakech. One that buzzes day and night. But mostly at night. And five years on, it’s still… Read more “Top sites in Marrakech #3 – Jemaa el Fna”
My wish for 2016
As we celebrate the beginning of another year, my wish for 2016 is simple – respect. With all that’s happening in the world, I truly hope that… Read more “My wish for 2016”
New Year’s Eve 2015 in Marrakech
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”
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”