Oh it’s been a fun week with the Marrakech International Film Festival taking place. I’ve been sneaking out to catch as many films as possible. Films followed… Read more “Marrakech International Film Festival: A week of films, food, friends and fun!”
Tag: Morocco
Marrakech International Film Festival: Una Noche
With the Marrakech International Film Festival taking place this week, I’ve been tryiNg to see as many films as possible. My interests tend to be in the… Read more “Marrakech International Film Festival: Una Noche”
Oh November
I used to hate November. Gone are the pretty fall colours. Say hello to Daylight Savings Time. And rain. Or snow. And cold. Dreary. And the lack… Read more “Oh November”
Happy autumn!
Oh it’s been a long summer. Temperatures above +45’C for weeks. Battling one illness after another. And add to this the holy month of Ramadan which was… Read more “Happy autumn!”
The cool sound of Hindi Zahra
It was a perfect evening. A perfect evening for an outdoor concert. And since I’d arrived early, I also had the chance to hear Moroccan chanteuse Hindi… Read more “The cool sound of Hindi Zahra”
A little imagination
Oh there’s a magical little place in Morocco. A place where the rock formations are like a storybook filled with fairytales. A place where these rock formations… Read more “A little imagination”
Story time with Richard Hamilton
It was like a story time for children. Only we were grown ups. In a chic boutique. Sipping delicious Moroccan wines. Sharing a love for the city… Read more “Story time with Richard Hamilton”
Le Loft, or a wonderful place to spend an afternoon
It was time to celebrate. The fact that we were no longer 30. But rather in our 30s. So the venue had to be somewhere cool. And… Read more “Le Loft, or a wonderful place to spend an afternoon”
Cascades Ouzoud, yes please!
It was a perfect day off. Pretty birds fluttered by and thundering waterfalls created small rainbows. As we sat watching the spectacular show in the natural amphitheatre… Read more “Cascades Ouzoud, yes please!”
Ah Ourika
The perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. To dine on tajine by the river. And stop for wild cherries to snack on while… Read more “Ah Ourika”
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”
What happened when I disconnected
I needed to get away. From the city. Technology. E-mails. My iPad. So I escaped to Bin Ouedine in the High Atlas Mountains. And it was here… Read more “What happened when I disconnected”
Disconnecting
When I was little I used to dream of running away. To my maternal grandparents’ house. I’d live there forever and read stories with my grandma and… Read more “Disconnecting”
A night out: La Mamounia
A friend was visiting from out of town. So we decided to head for drinks at one of the fanciest addresses in town. Just steps away from… Read more “A night out: La Mamounia”
That Sunday-evening feeling
It’s Sunday. And that means tomorrow’s Monday. The start of a new work week. You may be excited. You may be dreading it. I used to be… Read more “That Sunday-evening feeling”
Lessons from 2011
She’s typically not a fan of odd-numbered years. So when 2011 came around, she got nervous. After all, she’d quit her job, sold all her stuff and… Read more “Lessons from 2011”
A visit to Imlil
Sometimes we need an escape. From the city. From the day-to-day routine. Time to take your mind off things are awhile. And clear your head. Talk about… Read more “A visit to Imlil”
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”
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”
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian readers! A time to reflect on what we’re thankful for. And I have so much to be grateful for. So here’s what… Read more “Happy Thanksgiving!”