morocco

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…

It felt like a good time to shine a little light on things prompting me to share some of my favourite lighting images that I have been squirreling away on…

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…

Calling all designers, aspiring designers or anyone with a creative urge to transform an idea into a handwoven reality! I am collaborating with Estila – a fabulous platform that promotes…

{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…

 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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 ,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Well, the term “collection” is possibly a slight exaggeration, but it is something I aspire to, and with this in mind I decided to make a start. These three prints…

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…

I don’t know about you – but I am starting to feel like summer is almost within my grasp . . . And so I am thinking about long lazy…

When life gives you olives . . . Having had our fair share of meals at Port XIV in Assilah, we have also consumed WAY more than our fair share…

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…

During the course of my meanderings around the world wide web last week, I stumbled across these images here No copy or explanation was attached so I can’t offer you…

While friends in the south are battoning down the proverbial hatches,shaking out their scarves as the days grow shorter and colder –  here in the north things are {slowly} warming…