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During the summer, local Marrakchis will always tell you that their city is better during the night. Many often chuckle at the idea of leaving indoors and traipsing around the streets during the day on the tourist trail, preferring to nap the day away inside. Indeed, Marrakech summers are always very hot; just this last […]
» View: Marrakech by night in the SummerMarrakech
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
Thursday, August 14th, 2014
The Kaftan is perhaps the most common item of clothing worn by women across Morocco. It functions as a robe or tunic can be found in a variety of materials including Wool, Cashmere, silk and cotton. It is perhaps this versatility that makes the Kaftan so popular: it can be worn all year round and […]
» View: The Traditional Moroccan KaftanWednesday, August 13th, 2014
Don McCullin is an internationally renowned British photographer widely considered as a pioneer in the art of Photojournalism. His black and white photography documents a wide variety of subjects from traditional African tribes to warzones in Palestine, Vietnam and Northern Ireland, from stunning landscapes of his home in Somerset to images of urban strife […]
» View: Don McCullin, The Marrakech Museum for Photography and Visual Art (MMP+), Badi PalaceWednesday, August 13th, 2014
One of the biggest talking points in yesterdayâs papers and on social media was the occurrence of the so-called âSupermoonâ. A Supermoon â or the ‘perigee moon’ to give it itâs technical name â is the correspondence of a full moon with the closest approach the moon makes to the earth during itâs orbit. This […]
» View: Time-lapse of the Supermoon over Marrakech, August 2014Tuesday, August 12th, 2014
Moroccan pastries come in many different shapes and sizes and use many different ingredients. During the holy fasting month of Ramadan, the Chabakeya is most commonly eaten by Moroccans to break fast as it is sweet and contains a lot of energy. But even outside of Ramadan the pastries are still very popular: they are eaten at […]
» View: The World-Famous Moroccan pastries during Eid-al-FitrWednesday, August 6th, 2014
Isnât it wonderful when you receive a postcard or handwritten letter from a loved one whilst they are holiday? There is nothing better than sharing the magic of Marrakech with a friend, family or loved one in a personal note. Furthermore, with the risk of sounding like a stamp collector, there is something quite enjoyable […]
» View: Postcards and Letters from MarrakechFriday, July 25th, 2014
For a book that includes the word humour in the title, ‘Humour and Morocan Culture’ is not particularly a funny book; but that is not to say that it is not worth a read. The books author, Matthew Helmke, promises that his short book “will explore and discuss the hidden aspects of Moroccan culture, things […]
» View: Marrakech Reading List: ‘Humor and Moroccan Culture’ by Matthew HelmkeThursday, July 24th, 2014
The Figue de Barbarie goes by many names: the prickly pear, Karmous, Handia, Opuntia ficus-indica or simply, and perhaps most obviously, the Fig. However, whatever you call it, it is delicious. The Figue de Barbarie, as we shall call it for now, is a popular summer fruit throughout Marrakech and, between May and October, it is sold […]
» View: The Figue de BarbarieThursday, July 24th, 2014
The Iftar, taken from the Arabic Ű„Ù۷ۧ۱â, which literally translates as âBreakfastâ, refers to the evening meal when Muslims end their fast during Ramadan. In Morocco, as elsewhere, it is traditional for people to try and break their fast at home, with their families. Therefore in the moments leading up to Iftar there is a […]
» View: Iftar in MarrakechTuesday, July 22nd, 2014
Watermelons are thought to have originated in southern Africa, where it is often found growing wild. Of course, today the watermelon is enjoyed all over the world and is often associated with warm climates and hot weather. It is not surprising then that Morocco is the world’s 12th melon exporter in the world. Indeed, melon […]
» View: The Watermelons of Marrakech