Marrakech Travel Guide
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 ...
The Rhythm of Daily Life and Rue Bab Doukkala
A teenage Moroccan girl in her school uniform of white shirt, navy blue tunic, backpack, and ponytail artfully carries several trays of flat rounds of dough covered in checked tea towels. A little boy scoots ...
Where to Eat on Djemaa Al Fna Marrakech and Tips to Enjoying the Main Square
Where to eat on Djemaa Al Fna, the main square of Marrakech, can be overwhelming and intimidating if you aren't familiar with Moroccan food, and aren't prepared for what to expect from the magical yet ...
Portraits from a place: Marrakech
Portraits of Marrakech musicians playing on the Djemaa el Fna (main square) of Marrakech. Many photographers visiting amazing Marrakech, head straight to one of the balcony restaurants looking over the square for that classic postcard ...