{interior by Malene Birger via} When most people think of Morocco, its all about the medinas and the souks, the traders and the artisans, the perfumes and of course, the…
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image via I love reading about a place I am travelling to – whether a travel book on a practical level, or a more immersive fictional story that simply uses…
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This lampshade and that particular shade of blue were two of the first things I purchased and set into place in the re-imagining of Dar Ambrosia. The blue has become…
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Some really exciting plans and projects are taking shape – they might involve a riad, some pots of paint and more than a few broad brushstrokes of inspiration… Please sign…
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I know that I’m not the only person who spends {wastes, procrastinates?} time looking at houses for sale in various bucket list destinations. Recently this house caught my attention…
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It is often the details, the small things, that capture my attention in Morocco. Like these spools of thread that line the shelves of the weavers souk in Tangiers The…
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Discovering the carpets of North Africa is like taking a highly patterned journey through some of the most remote areas of the Atlas Mountains before heading into the Sahara Desert.…
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{image via} FIFTY SHADES OF GREEN Like so many Moroccan crafts and products, the distinctive style, design and technique of the Tamegroute pottery is embedded in practical neccesity, out of…
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(image by Sarah Charpentier) I was recently commissioned to write a few articles for the lifestyle pages of The National News – I enjoyed writing this, as it is a…
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As we vaguely shift into holiday mode (well it is August, even if we arent going anywhere . . . ) I thought it might be a good idea to…
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With borders closed and plans postponed there is a lot of talk at the moment about the travel industry as a whole, and more specifically how important SUSTAINANBLE and RESPONSIBLE…
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A Post-Lockdown Travel Wish-List! I havent been doing much other than yoga and baking the odd loaf of bread lately as I felt like the {moroccan} carpet had been pulled…
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Most mornings I scroll through Instagram with my coffee: liking, commenting, smiling . . . and every now again something new catches your eye. The feed of @myriamaucitron was like a…
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(image by Sarah Charpentier) T{ea}INT{angier} TINT is a woven project that is the result of collaboration and inspiration from the North of Morocco. (image Sarah Charpentier) For some time now…
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I have been a little slow off the mark to reignite my blogging mojo this new year/new decade/best foot forward time of year, but this week got me back on…
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Tangier Tours Tour Tangier with us and you might even get to have some {mint}tea in Tangier here at Cafe Baba – or wherever else you choose to stop en-route!
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It’s great seeing young designers creative and focussed amidst everything else (like school) they have to do, especially when that creativity has a direct connection to their roots and culture…
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The sculptural lighting designs are what initially caught my eye, and as their design portfolio keeps on expanding I thought it was time I had a chat with Hamimi creative…
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Khanfous Retreat is exactly that . . . a retreat from a busy world and an opportunity to step off the grid for a few days and live life at…
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Writer Stéphanie Gaou is the force and inspiration behind Les Insolites in Tangier – Les Insolites translates directly as “the unusual” and with this in mind it is so much…
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Perched on the top of the hill looking out across the straits to Spain is the area known as the Kasbah – historically this was the fortified area above the…
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I have in the past, mentioned a few places in Tangiers that I have stayed at and would happily and wholeheartedly recommend. I though it might be useful to put…
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It was this beautiful vintage fish ornament that first drew my attention to this little shop down on eof the sides streets in the medina of Assilah. Then one day…
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Some people land in Tangier and never manage to leave, but for many it is simply a port and a point of transit. A place to briefly gather their thoughts…
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If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you will have seen an uncharacteristic amount of action on these pages over the last week. Something of a change from my…
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So we are all clear that Mint Tea is a HUGE thing in Morocco . . . And in fact some would go so far as to say that no…
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A few weeks ago, after wondering through the Kasbah, stopping to chat to The Brass Man about a design, tripping over a film crew setting up a faux market place…
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On these pages I tend to ramble on about places I have already visited or stayed at, but for a change, I thought I would share with you a list…
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Despite spending a fair amount of time in shops and souks when I am in Morocco, I don’t buy a lot for myself. But when I was perusing the racks…
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{image via} I do enjoy a quick morning scroll through Instagram with my morning coffee – and I follow a wide range of accounts, from those of friends and family,…
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I am becoming a bit gardening obsessed at the moment, and find myself searching for gardening books almost as often as cookbooks. It is, I feel, in anticipation of things…
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I know I am a little biased when it comes to extolling the virtues of taking some time out in Assilah, so when another Moroccan Travel expert does it ,…
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Overlooking the city of Tangier, the rolling lawns and curved pathways of Dar Sinclair are as enticing as the interior. There is a place for everyone – perfect corners…
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{image via El Fenn } I have been trawling through my image files and my boards on Pinterest this week as I am working on an idea for a bespoke woven…
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There are so many things about this house that I love . . . The way it fits seamlessly into the landscape. The simplicity of design, along with the intricacy…
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I think this may be a record in procrastination – even for me . . . I am a trifle embarrassed to admit that I started this “series” almost a…
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I first met Omar at a market in Bristol and I couldn’t resist buying a jar of Amlou – which was soon devoured at home. I love how they have…
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Dar Hafa is situated on the edge of one of my favourite parts of the city – the Marshan – not far from the Royal Palace and just around the corner…
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Dar Sinclair sits majestically in its 3 acres of glorious gardens overlooking the bay of Tangier. It is hard to believe that the taxis and traffic and bustle of the…
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Sometimes a single image can make the difference between obligation and inspiration when it comes to writing, and this image of Yayu Kusama’s Obliteration Room in Brisbane (via), was one…
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I have coffee, I have cake, and I am listening to The Noisettes as I sit down to read another chapter of my book. Earlier this week I posted this…
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I have been following Nargisse on Instagram for some time now – drawn by her inspiring images and recipes that are so deeply rooted in Moroccan tradition yet have a…
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I think the best way to describe Dar Scribe is that it is a perfectly formed little house with a really big view! I was lucky enough to make it…
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It is the journey this blog takes me on, through my love of all things design and travel, that keeps me going and inspired. And of course key to any…
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Contemporary design is alive and well in Morocco, and, in my opinion, too often overlooked in favour of the lure of the traditions and crafts of the souks. Don’t get…
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Good morning – it feels like Monday despite the fact that its Tuesday, but in my defence I spent most of Sunday and Monday in transit and travelling “home”. Maybe…
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Not a lot of words on this post, just some inspiring images of this beautiful house in Tangier. Sitting quite literally on the northern edge of Africa with an incredible…
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It was the colours and designs of Amaz sneakers that initially caught my eye on Instagram, but it was the story behind the images that drew me in, so I…
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A major event in Assilah is the annual Arts Festival that takes place every summer – this showcases both visual and performing arts, and although there has been some criticism…
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Things have been quite busy in my neck of the woods, so I thought it might be time for a coffee break. I am pretty flexible about a lot of…
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This is the 1st of what I hope will become a monthly feature on my blog – a place to share what I am reading, listening to, watching or…
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED SOON WITH MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT DETAILS ABOUT DAR AMBROSIA #ahouseinassilah To keep up to date with the progress of this riad-renovation…
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I have written about these wonderfully patterned, handmade tiles before over HERE I love these tiles, and as a result have put together a limited range that I will be…
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Although it was the packaging of the beautiful L’art du Bain soaps that first got my attention, it is the quality of the products that keep me hooked.…
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I spent a wonderful morning at Amal Women’s Training Centre when I was in Marrakech a few months ago, learning to cook my favourite Moroccan dish . . . Lemon…
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Thinking about organising a RETREAT? Got an idea for running a WORKSHOP? If you are interested in organising a retreat, workshop or event in the pretty seaside medina of…
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It is almost impossible for me to walk past a carpet shop in morocco without at least having a look and strange as it may sound, possibly even stroking the…
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While the steadfastly practical amongst you might rise an eyebrow at the thought of throwing a carpet down in the bathroom . . . I say just think of…
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Back in Tangier on the blog today, with a tantalising view of this beautiful home in the medina that is available via La Conciergerie Moderne. There are so many different options…