Moroccan Medina and Souk Shopping 101

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The Medina is an intricate maze with spectacular things to see.  If you love shopping, the colourful offerings of the souks surrounding the Medina, and the stalls within it, are bound to catch your eye.

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Love for Camilla

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If a forecast calls for temperatures anywhere north of 20 degrees Celsius, guaranteed there will be at least one Camilla piece in my suitcase.  I recently discovered Camilla Franks, an Australian designer who is best know for her colorful flowing kaftans inspired by Read more

The Eco-Luxurious Fellah Hotel

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While a lot of travelers opt for the Moroccan Riad experience, Fellah Hotel is an undeniably cool property with so much to appreciate and discover.  Located on the outskirts of Marrakesh in Tssoultante, your arrival will have you say to yourself ‘where am I?’ when your car doors open at the entrance and a cowboy emerges dressed in an army uniform to greet you and assist with your luggage. Read more

La Sultana Marrakesh Heritage Spa

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Marrakesh is an alluring place with so much to discover.  From the narrow alleys of the Medina to the cultural traditions, I knew my days would be spent going from one gem to another.  Moroccan beauty regimes have always intrigued me and, ever since the Western world’s discovery of argon oil, I wanted to find out what other secrets I might be able to borrow. Read more

A Morning at Jardin Majorelle

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Jardin Majorelle is a place that I have always wanted to visit. Strolling around the twelve-acre garden looking at the different varieties of cactai and plants, walking under a canopy of cascading flowers, while seeing bits of the Majorelle blue appearing through the spaces is exactly what I had envisioned. Read more

Welcome to Hotel Sahrai

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After a long flight, there is nothing better pulling up to your hotel, looking around, and just thinking ‘wow’.  Hotel Sahrai is a contemporary, boutique hotel that is so gorgeous, you will just want to wander around taking in the interior design and location.  Perched on a hill, it has a view of the Medina that will leave you lounging in silence and utter relaxation. Read more