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 Within the ramparts of the Marrakech Medina, you will discover a city of interlinking alcoves and winding streets. As this ancient city has evolved in this unique way the task of assigning street names to many of the paths in the Medina is a difficult one. Although sign posts and street names are established […]
» View: Hand painted street signs in MarrakechPhoto a day
Wednesday, August 7th, 2013
Tuesday, August 6th, 2013
From sandals to slippers, Morocco is an ideal place to buy yourself a new pair of shoes. This is specifically because leather work is a craft that has been practiced for centuries within Morocco and is as a result, renowned for its high caliber quality. Moroccan slippers or ‘Balgha’ are one of the most sought after […]
» View: Moroccan shoesMonday, August 5th, 2013
Street art can be found all over the Marrakech Medina and the new town of Guilez. I have discovered that many of the murals throughout the city are in dedication to ‘KAC Marrakech’, the cities primary football club. However in a city of artists and craftsmen, it’s not surprising to see street art used in place […]
» View: Street art in MarrakechSunday, August 4th, 2013
For adventurous food lovers, Marrakech has an exciting scope of dishes and specialties to test your taste buds with. Camel milk, for example is a staple quite commonly drank by the Moroccan people. The milk retains a quite a sweet aftertaste and is usually drank on its own after dinner. Camel’s milk is highly nutritious […]
» View: Camel milk in MoroccoSaturday, August 3rd, 2013
Only a 2 hour drive from the centre of Marrakech is the sleepy seaside town of Essaouira. Sandy beaches, a delicious variety of fish restaurants and the East-African ocean give the port town a unique sense of character, making it a popular destination for those wanting to take a break from the intense heat […]
» View: Essaouira: The blue dock’s of the East-African coast.Friday, August 2nd, 2013
Scattered throughout Morocco are women’s co-operatives, facilities in which women living in the surrounding area who may not be able to find employment are able to congregate and earn some extra income. On my way towards the seaside town of Essaouira (just a few hours from Marrakech by car) I encounter this co-operative. Here the […]
» View: Women’s Co-operatives in MoroccoThursday, August 1st, 2013
One excursion that you cannot afford to miss during your stay in Marrakech, is the short hours drive to the the Ourika valley’s. The valleys are inhabited mainly by the Berber peoples and are a popular destination for tourists and the Marrakshi people, who make the climb to the top of the valley too bathe […]
» View: Aqueducts of the Ourika ValleyWednesday, July 31st, 2013
Marrakech is renowned for being a bustling hive of activity. During you’re visit you will discover a city charged with movement as cars, taxis and motorbikes finding their destinations through the city streets, day and night. What is perhaps most fascinating however is that donkeys, horses and ponies are still widely used by the Moroccan […]
» View: Marrakech: A city in motionTuesday, July 30th, 2013
The perfect way to spend an afternoon in Marrakech is by visiting one of the many restaurants and cafes in the central square (Jemaa El fnaa). From there you can enjoy a glass of traditional mint tea on top of the terraces and appreciate the astounding views as the sun slowly sets behind the […]
» View: Sunsets in MarrakechMonday, July 29th, 2013
Fastened to shops, houses and apartments the flag of Morocco is a common sight in the city of Marrakech. The bold shade of red holds significant cultural significance throughout Morocco, symbolising strength, valour and bravery. The five-pointed star that dominates the centre of the flag represents the seal of Solomon, an ancient symbol with much […]
» View: The flag of Morocco