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Food Glorious Food – The Sweet and Spiced Moroccan Tajine
Before tasting my first tajine, I didn’t exactly know what to expect. Is it like some kind of stew? Meat and fruit just sounds a bit weird to me? Is it going to be spicy? I had all these questions but I was still very eager to try one, and during the build up to … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Fez, Morocco
This photo makes me feel like it was taken from the perspective of a little kid who’s pushed open the door of somewhere forbidden, and is peeking round the corner to discover depths within. The real story isn’t too far off – this was taken as I gazed through the door of a mosque in … Continue reading
Fez, Morocco – in pictures
Sights, sounds and smells – these are the three things that Fez is filled with. As a writer it’s hard to try to really explain to anyone exactly what it is to experience this Moroccan city just with words. So, this post is filled with a range of photos from my few days there, and … Continue reading
Handmade in Fez – Leather
Having lived in Spain for a while, I’ve come to know that if you see anyone walking around with a nice leather bag, the chances are it’s from Morocco. The country has been famous for hundreds of years for producing some of the finest leather goods in the world. The tanneries in Fez are a … Continue reading
Handmade in Fez – Rugs, carpets and silks
Fez, Morocco, is world-renowned for its handmade produce. Some of the biggest of these are the textiles that the city creates; hundreds of items each year. Many tours that take you round the medina will often stop off in huge ornate riads, where you are sat down, given mint tea, and then showered with endless … Continue reading
Photo Essay: Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains
In this series of photographs I hope to portray several aspects of Marrakech and a glimpse of the Atlas Mountains. Marrakech is a city buzzing with activity that delights all the senses, from the smells of spices, to the humidity in the air, the sounds of all the bikes, donkeys, street vendors, and all the … Continue reading
Marrakech Part Four: The Art of Haggling
So, as a final segment, how could I possibly overlook the main attraction and simultaneously a dramatic downfall to the beautiful city of Marrakech? This of course being that if you want to take away any souvenir or memento from your trip, you’ve gotta be prepared to haggle. I’ll start by informing you all that … Continue reading
