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Although Marrakech is often known as âThe Red Cityâ thanks to the pisĂ©-cement ramparts that surround the old town, once you enter the Medina it becomes clear that Marrakech actually holds a multitude of bright and vibrant colours. We noticed at this point in the âNeedle and Threadâ Medina walk, as you turn south towards the Jemaa el-Fna Square, there […]
» View: The Mystery of the Hanging threadPosts Tagged ‘visit marrakech’
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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 MarrakechSunday, August 25th, 2013
Though the ancient city of Marrakech has gained its nickname as the ‘red city’ because of the intense shade of red that is used to colour many of the residences here, don’t think that the city can be easily defined by this one colour.
» View: Flowers of Marrakech: city of coloursSaturday, August 24th, 2013
As well as simply being delicious, Moroccan confectioneries are encompassed by important cultural significance from the very first stages of their production to their final destinations on the tables of families.
» View: Handmade Moroccan confectioneriesThursday, August 22nd, 2013
If you speak to anyone who has traveled to the red city of Marrakech, one thing they will not forget to mention are the famous orange juice stalls that are colourfully scattered through the central square of Jemaa al-Fnaa.
» View: Orange juice stalls: Jemaa al-FnaaWednesday, August 21st, 2013
From the new town of Guilez to the winding streets of the Medina, street art is a common sight throughout the red city of Marrakech. Just north of the cities famous souk district and a two minute walk from the Riad Star you will discover one piece of art with has become particularly popular among locals […]
» View: Street art in the Marrakech MedinaSunday, August 18th, 2013
Lamp’s have been a hugely important aspect of Moroccan architecture and design for centuries and are used in all four corners of Morocco to decorate shops, restaurants and houses. Hand-crafted Moroccan lamps come in all shapes and sizes and often take a painstakingly long time to complete. This lamp boutique in the centre of the of Marrakech […]
» View: Lamp boutique’s in Jemaa al-FnaaSunday, August 11th, 2013
Located in the heart of the Medina, just a five minute walk from Marrakech’s central square is the Bahia Palace. The palace is an enclosed oasis next to the hustle and bustle of the rest of the red city and inside it you will find trickling fountains, orange trees and shaded gardens. Perhaps the most […]
» View: Zellige in the Bahia Palace