This week I’m joined by Abderrazak Houdzi, owner of Ateliers D’Ailleurs, a company that encourages its clientele to roll up their sleeves and learn a Moroccan craft… Read more “Why Morocco 023 – Abderrazak Houdzi on learning a craft in Marrakech”
Tag: things to do in Marrakech
There’s another reason to head back to the YSL museum in Marrakech
It’s one of my favourite places to retreat to in Marrakech. A wander through the permanent collection at the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech immediately puts me… Read more “There’s another reason to head back to the YSL museum in Marrakech”
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”
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”
The Douiria, or what’s hidden behind the doors in the Marrakech medina
It’s Marrakech’s latest “museum” to open. Like most museums, the Douiria is a place for the curious. For those who wander the alleys of the medina and… Read more “The Douiria, or what’s hidden behind the doors in the Marrakech medina”
Marrakech’s arts scene is heating up
Following the success of the Marrakech Biennale earlier this year, the art scene seems to be heating up. Hardly a week goes by without receiving an invitation… Read more “Marrakech’s arts scene is heating up”
A weekly round-up of events in Marrakech
Just a few weeks ago I was wondering what I would do with my new-found free time once high season in Marrakech ended. You see I work in… Read more “A weekly round-up of events in Marrakech”
Experience: The hammam
The hammam. It’s a ritual here in Morocco. And since arriving, one that I can hardly go two weeks without. With a range of luxury, mid-range and… Read more “Experience: The hammam”
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”
How it all started: Final stop!
From the second I stepped off the bus, I loved the energy and madness of Marrakech. Overstuffed taxis, scooters, donkeys, people everywhere. I couldn’t get enough. That… Read more “How it all started: Final stop!”
Top Sites in Marrakech #2
After visiting the Maison de la Photographie, I highly recommend a stop at Majorelle Garden. Although entrance fee is well above other sites in Marrakech and line-ups may be… Read more “Top Sites in Marrakech #2”
Top sites in Marrakech #1
I play many roles in Marrakech, and concierge happens to be one of them. And perhaps my most favourite. So when it comes to recommending sights to… Read more “Top sites in Marrakech #1”
A rainy day in Marrakech
It rarely happens, but on occasion it rains in Marrakech. And with centuries-old infrastructure and open-air houses in the medina, it’s not always pleasant. So if by… Read more “A rainy day in Marrakech”
A cross-cultural cafe in Kech
There’s a new kid in town. And by kid I mean cafe. But not just any old cafe. Or a repeat of what already exists. It doubles… Read more “A cross-cultural cafe in Kech”
Marrakech: tips from an insider
I often get asked what to see and do in Marrakech. So I’ve compiled a list of things to see both in the new city and the… Read more “Marrakech: tips from an insider”
City girl
I’m a city girl. Like a live in the heart of the city, shop locally, eat locally and live locally kinda gal. My worst nightmare would be… Read more “City girl”
The end of another day
Despite living here for two years, watching the sun set over the old city as Jeema el Fna comes to life is still a magical experience with… Read more “The end of another day”