The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in Marrakech has wrapped up for another year. And what a fair it was. From the official fair at La Mamounia… Read more “Meet the woman who started the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair on episode 031 of Why Morocco”
Tag: Tasting Marrakech
Why Morocco 017 – On visiting Morocco during Ramadan
As we’re gearing up for Ramadan, I sat down with Assim, one of my valued Tasting Marrakech guides, to chat about travelling to Morocco during Ramadan. Many… Read more “Why Morocco 017 – On visiting Morocco during Ramadan”
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 004 – El Fenn’s Willem Smit on design in Marrakech
For the fourth episode of Why Morocco, my friend Willem Smit and I sat on the sofa of my apartment mansion and chatted about some of our… Read more “Why Morocco 004 – El Fenn’s Willem Smit on design in Marrakech”
Episode 03 Why Morocco – Nargisse Benkabbou on Moroccan cuisine
For the third podcast episode of Why Morocco, I reached blogger, chef and cookbook author Nargisse Benkabbou by phone at her home in London in advance of… Read more “Episode 03 Why Morocco – Nargisse Benkabbou on Moroccan cuisine”
Why Morocco 003 – Nargisse Benkabbou on preparing Moroccan cuisine
For the third episode of Why Morocco, I reached blogger, chef and cookbook author Nargisse Benkabbou by phone at her home in London in advance of her… 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”
Tasting Marrakech tour options
As my love and knowledge of Marrakech expands, I’ve expanded our Tasting Marrakech tour offerings to include new neighbourhoods, new foods, and new opportunities to get to… Read more “Tasting Marrakech tour options”
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
Donna Hay Magazine recommends Tasting Marrakech
It started as a love. And a desire to share it with other travellers in a way that was comfortable and safe. I spoke with friends and… Read more “Donna Hay Magazine recommends Tasting Marrakech”
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”
Tasting Marrakech
Since arriving in Marrakech, I have loved sipping tea on one of the roof top terraces overlooking Jemaa el Fna square as the stallholders down below set… Read more “Tasting Marrakech”