For the fourteenth episode of Why Morocco podcast, I sat down with British-Moroccan author Saeida Rouass who has an obsession with serial killers, having grown up steps away… Read more “An interview with Saeida Rouass that left me inspired on episode 014 of Why Morocco”
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Why Morocco 014 – Author Saeida Rouass on historical fiction and her Moroccan-British heritage
To support Why Morocco, please consider buying me a coffee nouss nouss. On this week’s episode of Why Morocco, British-Moroccan author Saeida Rouass stopped by the studio following her TEDx… Read more “Why Morocco 014 – Author Saeida Rouass on historical fiction and her Moroccan-British heritage”
All in a day’s work
They say that opportunity knocks. That good things come to those who wait. That may be. But I also think that good things, opportunities and challenges come… Read more “All in a day’s work”
The feast is finally here!
For days, the streets were filled with locals taking sheep home in advance of Eid Al Adha. And the day of the feast had finally arrived. The… Read more “The feast is finally here!”
Dreaming in colour
When blue skies turn to rain, I think of the beautiful and vivid colours throughout Morocco. Like the Majorelle Blue of Yves Saint Laurent’s house at Jardins… Read more “Dreaming in colour”
Riad Yima: Cool cafe, delish coffee!
I love coffee. And I think I have since I was like four years old and my paternal grandpa gave me a coffee and let me put… Read more “Riad Yima: Cool cafe, delish coffee!”
My latest genius idea
Not a fan of having a dull moment, I got myself a scooter. But if you’ve ever been to Marrakech, you’d probably think I were insane for… Read more “My latest genius idea”
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”
I’ve got Marrakech on my toes
Nothing says summer like toe-baring summer sandals. I like my heels high. And my nails painted. Bright. Typically with OPI nail polish. (I’m not one to cheat,… Read more “I’ve got Marrakech on my toes”
Postcard from a perfect weekend in Essaouira
With the Morocco vs. Algeria football match taking place in Marrakech, an escape to the laid-back ocean town of Essaouira was the perfect idea. So the two… Read more “Postcard from a perfect weekend in Essaouira”
Move over Lululemon
A new comfort wear has entered my life and I’m loving it. The jeleba. Perfect for heading out around town. Or just lounging around. The colours. Various… Read more “Move over Lululemon”
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?”
A perfect Sunday in Marrakech!
In search of a traditional Moroccan wedding blanket, she hopped on the back of her friend’s scooter and headed to the weekly local market. As the sun… Read more “A perfect Sunday in Marrakech!”
Rockin’ the jeleba
So the other day a former staff member where I was living gave me a gift. A jeleba. It was so incredibly thoughtful of her. And two… Read more “Rockin’ the jeleba”
The rearview mirror
Sometimes we want to make life changes. And after quite awhile thinking about it, getting more and more fed up with our current situation, weighing the pros… Read more “The rearview mirror”
One thing I h*@#
I hate big box stores. Like really hate big box stores. Everything about them. Sure they be cheaper, but don’t forget, cheap is expensive. They kill traditions.… Read more “One thing I h*@#”
Cheat #1
Every year at Lent I give up something. I once gave up coffee and nearly died. Last year I gave up credit cards, carbs and first dates.… Read more “Cheat #1”
I heart Marrakech!
Living in the old medina of Marrakech, I sometimes feel like I live in another world. Another era. One that is filled with donkeys pulling carts full… Read more “I heart Marrakech!”
The prehistoric era
I once read a blog written by a location scout in New York City about the disappearance of phone booths in the city. I suppose as we… Read more “The prehistoric era”
The magic of the medina
The medina in Marrakesh is a magical place, filled with something for all senses. And all ages. The spice market. The leather souks. The musicians, snake-charmers and… Read more “The magic of the medina”