Marrakech Travel Guide
Eating Out in Marrakech, from Riad Restaurants to Rooftop Cafes
Our guide to Eating Out in Marrakech is partly a reflection of our quest to identify a quintessential dish of Marrakech that I could learn to cook during our stay. We dined at plenty of restaurants, from …
Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds Recipe
Moroccan tagine is essentially a slow-cooked stew made from meat, generally lamb or chicken, but can contain anything from duck to fish. Here is my favourite tagine recipe, Moroccan lamb tagine with Prunes and Almonds, …
Tips on Renting a Riad in Morocco
Atmospherically located down alleyways in everyday neighbourhoods in the medinas of Morocco's cities, riads or traditional courtyard houses, offer up a more authentic and enriching experience compared to staying in a centrally-located hotel in the …
Moroccan Take-Homes, Medina Mementoes from Marrakech & Essaouira
On previous trips to Morocco I’ve purchased countless carpets and kilims, Oriental lanterns, colourful ceramics, leather poufs, the ubiquitous teapots and tea glasses, and Essaouira’s famous Thuya wood among suitcases of other things. This time …
Learning the Moroccan Language — French or Arabic?
Nothing brings a smile to the face of a local in the Middle East and North Africa than a foreigner saying salam aleikum, or peace be upon you — which is really just a nice way …
The Road to Essaouira from Marrakech and the Business of Goats in Trees
The drive to Essaouira from Marrakech is about 160 km, but somehow takes 3 hours. The reason is the low speed limits, with speeds never exceeding more than 60kph, which means a slow drive through …
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