This Moroccan lamb tagine with prunes and almonds recipe comes to you direct from our Marrakesh riad kitchen in Morocco, where I learnt to make this deliciously rich tagine from Jamila, our riad cook, and Essaouria, where we made it again for this recipe. A Moroccan tagine is a slow-cooked stew made from meat, generally … Read more
Ambling the labyrinthine lanes and ramshackle alleys of Essaouira’s whitewashed old medina, kicking back at the fishing port to watch the daily catch come in, strolling the lively Corniche, and walking along the sandy beach, are some of the delights of taking an Essaouira walking tour, a town with few sights that make you feel … Read more
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 of saying hello. But which Moroccan language option should you use before you travel to Morocco? French or Arabic? … Read more
The Moroccan city of Marrakech is made for shopping, with only a smattering of sights to detain you from the fine retail therapy. Our Marrakech medina meander, a self-guided shopping themed walking tour, takes in some of the best browsing in the souqs. Our Marrakech medina meander has been inspired by our daily strolls through … Read more
Everyday exploring – exploring neighbourhoods like a local to get an insight into the everyday life of the local residents, and really getting a feel for the rhythm of a place – can be as satisfying as seeing a city’s major sights. Exploring London’s neighbourhoods is a treat – as long as you have good … Read more