Travel

As worn out as the expression “birds of a feather flock together” may be – this seems to be the case with my modest property portfolio of holiday houses in…

With so much attention being paid to Tangier in the travel media at the moment I thought it might be helpful to share a few transport tips that might make…

The last few months have been busy, full of welcoming guests, writing and planning all punctuated by more than my fair share of mint tea and tasty tagines. Both Tea…

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…

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…

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…

 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…

(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…

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…

 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…

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…

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…

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…

 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

{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,…

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…

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 ,…

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…

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…

Dar Sinclair sits majestically in its three acres of glorious gardens overlooking the bay of Tangier. It is hard to believe that the taxis, traffic and bustle of the medina is…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A quick list of a few of my suggestions for places to stay, eat and shop in Marrakech. 1: Riad Linda – A lovely riad – friendly, inexpensive and great…

via  I often get asked about Marrakech . . . Recommendations for places to stay, eat, things to see, shop, buy And to be honest I tend to rely on…

its that time of year time to step away from my laptop shake out the beach towels and head for some sunshine Flights have been booked and we are looking…

By artist Rima Farah:{Tangier,Morocco} I first met Rima when I moved to Assilah and she fast became both a reference point for where to find ANYTHING in Tangier as well…

Feeling a little tired of the grey uk? Need something a little more exotic than your daily routine? Hop across to Gatwick and fly to Tangiers on Friday, and you…

Glamping {Glamourous Camping} has become a bit of a buzzword, and lets face it, Morocco is made for Glamping! The rich history of the desert  is one of tents and…

As you may know – I am currently living in Assilah – yes the blog is called tea-in-tangiers, I know but that’s just because I have a thing for alliteration,…

La Casa Barata – translated directly simply means “the cheap house”, which pretty much sums up this sprawling indoor-outdoor market place in Tangiers. It is a place to buy anything…

Is it just me, or are you also feeling like it is time to head for the hills and enjoy the silence? I am longing for some serious time out…

Berbari is a country house, maison d’hote, restaurant, retreat. . . nestled in a quiet corner of the Moroccan countryside, not far from the town of Assilah. It fits perfectly…

I very rarely simply re-post images or posts, and do try to generate my own content, or at the very least put it into my own context – but these…

If you find yourself hungry and in Assilah – and possibly, dare I say it . . .  a little tagine and couscous-ed out (it does happen from time to…

And a few of my favourite things . . . I spent a few days in Cape Town last week – a fleeting visit so not really enough time to…

 photograph by: Baptiste de Ville d’Avay, for Brownbook Magazine.  a walk through Tangiers  with Julie  Klear of Zid Zid kids. “I wake up to winds blowing in from the nearby…

or Le Souk in Soho to be more precise! After a long day of temples and incense, dim sum and chopsticks  we were a little unsure of where to rest…

in black and white . . . via I have been sitting at my desk this week with a to-do list as long as my arm, involving flights, hotels and…

We are thinking about meandering up the coast to Essaouira this summer and thought it would be good to get some inside information – maroc-o-phile Lynn Sheppard  is lucky enough…

 Sitting on the roof terrace of La Tangerina, gazing across the straits towards Spain, sipping on hot mint tea or maybe a cold glass of wine, always feels just a…