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”
Tag: 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”
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”
Best of 2015
It’s time to look back on the year that was. The other night I was enjoying a glass of mulled wine with a dear friend, discussing how… Read more “Best of 2015”
Merry Christmas from Morocco
This year I’m spending Christmas in Morocco. Essaouira to be exact. You see, during summer break I decided I was tired of airport travel and with all… Read more “Merry Christmas from Morocco”
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!”
A Sunday morning in Ait Bougmez
The silence was deafening as I sipped cafe au lait overlooking the peaceful village and the valley below. Men worked the small plots of land by hand, using what seemed to be… Read more “A Sunday morning in Ait Bougmez”
Travel Bucket List 2015: Ait Bougmez
After having spent 2014 working on setting up my business and building contacts, I decided to make this the year I travel more. So when I found… Read more “Travel Bucket List 2015: Ait Bougmez”
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”
Visiting Essaouira’s artists’ studios
It was a Sunday morning in Essaouira when I headed off to the joutiya (flea market) with Maroc-o-phile for some cool hunting. We rummaged through old silk… Read more “Visiting Essaouira’s artists’ studios”