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Why Morocco 003 – Nargisse Benkabbou on preparing Moroccan cuisine
To support Why Morocco, please consider buying me a coffee nouss nouss. For the third episode of Why Morocco, I reached blogger, chef and cookbook author Nargisse… Read more “Why Morocco 003 – Nargisse Benkabbou on preparing Moroccan cuisine”
Why Morocco 001 – Cris Martinus from SunTrails Morocco on trip planning
For the first episode of Why Morocco, I’m sitting down with Cris Martinus from SunTrails Morocco, a boutique travel agency based in Marrakech. We’re discussing trip planning… Read more “Why Morocco 001 – Cris Martinus from SunTrails Morocco on trip planning”
What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018
It’s almost time for the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Festival to take over the laid-back town of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Held this year from 21… Read more “What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018”
Casamemoire’s Journées du Patrimoine kick off on 9 May 2018
If you haven’t noticed from my Instagram feed that is filling up these days with Casablanca images, or the article I wrote for The Independent about architectural… Read more “Casamemoire’s Journées du Patrimoine kick off on 9 May 2018”
How I’ve survived living Marrakech for nearly seven years
I can hardly believe it, but it’s been almost seven years since I moved to Marrakech. Where has the time gone? I arrived seeking a simpler life,… Read more “How I’ve survived living Marrakech for nearly seven years”
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”
Where to stay in Essaouira Morocco
You see, I don’t really want to share this secret with you out of fear that my preferred retreat in Essaouira will no longer be available when I… Read more “Where to stay in Essaouira Morocco”
Stepping Back in Time at the Tin Mal Mosque
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”
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”
Azemmour, Morocco’s off-the-beaten path small town
“Have I just been dumped in a field?” asked this gal upon disembarking the train in Azemmour. “Yes,” I responded, “but just walk to the top of… Read more “Azemmour, Morocco’s off-the-beaten path small town”
A week at the Marrakech International Film Festival
Wowza! What a week it’s been heading off to films, meeting friends for coffees in between to discuss our thoughts on various films, lunches and more! For… Read more “A week at the Marrakech International Film Festival”
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”
Saffron harvest in the Ourika Valley
Once in awhile a break from routine is necessary. On this day out in the Ourika Valley that’s just what we did. We wandered amongst the gardens… Read more “Saffron harvest in the Ourika Valley”
Essaouira’s Festival of Atlantic Andalusian Music
It all started during a week-long adventure through Andalusia with one of my favourite gals. We had arrived in Cordoba where it was raining heavily, so we… Read more “Essaouira’s Festival of Atlantic Andalusian Music”
A weekend in Morocco with Canadian musician Jeff Martin of The Tea Party
I’ve always been a huge fan of Canadian music. As a student I would spend whatever savings I had on concert tickets. It didn’t always have to… Read more “A weekend in Morocco with Canadian musician Jeff Martin of The Tea Party”
Just arrived in: Moulay Idriss Zerhoune
It’s one of my favourite places in Morocco. A place where I feel safe and protected (I escaped here on two occasions when things were bad in… Read more “Just arrived in: Moulay Idriss Zerhoune”
Just back from: Ourika Valley
It was one of those weekends where I worked all week so I could kick back and relax all weekend. One of those weekends where I didn’t… Read more “Just back from: Ourika Valley”
Just back from: Essaouira Morocco
Ok, so I returned a few days ago to Marrakech, but I needed to adjust from a fabulous weekend. The laid-back medina for wandering, hassle-free shopping with… Read more “Just back from: Essaouira Morocco”
The countdown to the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival is on!
Locals gathered around in the streets, on the rooftops and over gates. It was my first festival and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But as the… Read more “The countdown to the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival is on!”