If, like me, your routine has shifted in the last couple of weeks and you’re now settling in, but looking for something to listen to, I’ve got… Read more “This musician is bringing Moroccan Tapes to the world and you are going to want to tune it!”
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The area around Fez, Morocco is worth exploring. Helen Ranger tells us why on episode 30 of Why Morocco
It’s no secret that I’m not a great fan of Fez. I feel like one is either more Marrakech or more Fez. And I fit in to… Read more “The area around Fez, Morocco is worth exploring. Helen Ranger tells us why on episode 30 of Why Morocco”
Why Morocco 032 – Amino Belyamani on Moroccan Tapes
For this week’s episode I chatted with MoroccanTapes.com founder Amino Belyamani. Amino, who grew up in Casablanca and now lives in Brooklyn, created the site that brings… Read more “Why Morocco 032 – Amino Belyamani on Moroccan Tapes”
Why Morocco 031 – Touria El Glaoui on the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
With the third edition of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair kicking off on 20 February 2020 in Marrakech, I chatted with fair founder Touria el Glaoui… Read more “Why Morocco 031 – Touria El Glaoui on the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair”
Why Morocco 029 – Meryam Demnati on Amazigh culture in Morocco
With a new year and a new decade upon us, I sat down with Meryam Demnati, an Amazigh activitist, to chat about a little-known New Year celebrated… Read more “Why Morocco 029 – Meryam Demnati on Amazigh culture in Morocco”
Why Morocco 028 – Aziza Chaouni on architectural restoration projects in Morocco
For this week’s episode,I chatted with architect Aziza Chaouni in her Toronto office by telephone. I first learned about Aziza and her work when she was featured… Read more “Why Morocco 028 – Aziza Chaouni on architectural restoration projects in Morocco”
This map will help you explore the modern architecture of Casablanca on episode 26 of Why Morocco
For the latest episode of Why Morocco podcast, architects Imad Dahmani and Lahbib el Moumni and I wandered around Casablanca, exploring some of the modernist architecture (residential,… Read more “This map will help you explore the modern architecture of Casablanca on episode 26 of Why Morocco”
Why Morocco 027 – Documentary filmmaker Nadir Bouhmouch on filming a protest in Morocco
For this week’s episode I met with Nadir Bouhmouch, the filmmaker behind the documentary Amussu. In the film, Nadir takes a collaborative approach to telling the story… Read more “Why Morocco 027 – Documentary filmmaker Nadir Bouhmouch on filming a protest in Morocco”
This restaurant is reason enough to stop in Casablanca on episode 25 of Why Morocco
For the latest episode of Why Morocco podcast I travelled to Casablanca to meet Justina Tulloch, the Aussie partner and one half of the duo behind Bondi… Read more “This restaurant is reason enough to stop in Casablanca on episode 25 of Why Morocco”
This is how to gain access to an artist’s studio in Marrakech
As a life-long learner, I’m a fan of spending my Saturdays in artists’ studios in Marrakech learning a new craft or trade. When travelling, it’s often an… Read more “This is how to gain access to an artist’s studio in Marrakech”
Why Morocco 023 – Abderrazak Houdzi on learning a craft in Marrakech
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”
Why Morocco 019 – Cris Martinus from Sun Trails on summer holidays in Morocco
Cris Martinus from boutique travel agency Sun Trails Morocco is back to chat planning a summer vacation in Morocco. Many travellers think it’s too hot to travel to… Read more “Why Morocco 019 – Cris Martinus from Sun Trails on summer holidays in Morocco”
You’ll want to hear about this trek along Morocco’s Draa River on episode 018 of Why Morocco
Ramadan is in full swing here in Marrakech and I have to say, I have more energy than I expected despite the fact that temperatures this week… Read more “You’ll want to hear about this trek along Morocco’s Draa River on episode 018 of Why Morocco”
Why Morocco 018 – Alice Morrison on trekking along the Draa River
Alice Morrison describes herself as an adventurer and she has just completed an 81-day trek along the Draa River in Morocco’s south. Palm groves, adobe houses, and kasbahs… Read more “Why Morocco 018 – Alice Morrison on trekking along the Draa River”
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”
When artist Christo came to Marrakech and recorded episode 015 of Why Morocco
It was a rather cool, grey day in Marrakech when I had the opportunity to interview artist Christo during the opening of his exhibition Femmes at the… Read more “When artist Christo came to Marrakech and recorded episode 015 of Why Morocco”
An interview with Saeida Rouass that left me inspired on episode 014 of Why Morocco
For the fourteenth episode of Why Morocco podcast, I sat down with British-Moroccan author Saeida Rouass who has an obsession with serial killers, having grown up steps away… Read more “An interview with Saeida Rouass that left me inspired on episode 014 of Why Morocco”
Why Morocco 016 – David Packer on Moroccan ceramics
On this week’s episode of Why Morocco, my friend and fellow art-deco architecture lover David Packer stopped by in between the opening of his show at Anima… Read more “Why Morocco 016 – David Packer on Moroccan ceramics”
Why Morocco 015 – Artist Christo on his Femmes exhibition at the Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech
On this week’s episode of Why Morocco, I had an opportunity to interview artist Christo during the opening of his exhibition Femmes at the Yves Saint Laurent… Read more “Why Morocco 015 – Artist Christo on his Femmes exhibition at the Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech”
Let me tell you a story on episode 013 of Why Morocco
Ok, maybe not me, but rather Sarah Kchirid, a storyteller performing regularly at Cafe Clock in the hopes of keeping the tradition alive. Sarah stopped by recently… Read more “Let me tell you a story on episode 013 of Why Morocco”