Ramadan Meal Planning
Ramadan is here again – a month of fasting during daylight hours, including no water. It is the Islamic version […]
Navigating During Ramadan
Did you arrive in Morocco and find yourself in the middle of Ramadan? Or wanted to see what it is […]
Religious Practices
Islam and what is unique in Morocco There are some differences in islamic habits and customs unique to Morocco. Fridays […]
18 Regional Variations
I say “kiftina”, you say “kideira”. “How are you?” in Tangier versus the rest of Morocco. Morocco may not be […]
Moroccan Architecture and Interior Design
Moroccan architecture has had influences from Persia, the Arabic-Islamic influx of the 700s, a strong Jewish presence, the original Berber […]
A Brief Jewish History of Morocco
Yes, that’s right. Morocco has a Jewish history. For over 2,500 years in fact, the Jews have coexisted – mostly […]
Is Moroccan Food Healthy?
Food for health Before coming to Morocco, one of the biggest things you’re likely to hear about is its food. […]
How is eating with my hands proper?
In contrast to our own rules; being scolded not to play with our food or to eat it with our […]
I Never Thought a Dessert Made From Almonds Could Taste So Good!
What are Moroccan deserts made of? Nuts. And more nuts. Perhaps 95% of Moroccan deserts and snacks contain nuts, especially […]
Moroccan Food – 5 Myths Busted
Myth 1 The dairy isn’t safe! Because there are no fridges in Morocco. I read this after I’d settled in […]
Street Food
Moroccan Street Food – is it Safe Like everywhere, there is street food to try – those snacks on the […]
Going nuts on Drinks and Sweet stuff in Morocco
Going nuts on Drinks and Sweet stuff in Morocco From nougat to sfooff, from avocado juice to za3za3, and everything […]
10 Fun Facts about Chefchaouen, the Blue City – Day trips from Tangier
A big trip, but one of the best from Tangier, is a visit to Chefchaouen – the Blue Pearl of […]
The Languages of Tangier
Most educated Tangawiyans can typically speak 4 or 5 languages. How many can you speak? This is a very unique […]
10 Fun Facts about Tangier, the White City
Not only can you see another country, but another continent from Tangier. There are few countries around the world where […]
Cities of Morocco by Colour – Red, Yellow, Blue, White Colours and frontier towns in Morocco
Marrakech, the Red City It is impossible to escape noticing this. The instant you arrive in Marrakech you are confronted […]
Shopping Like a Local
Have you ever taken a shopping tour? Be ready to be surprised! In Morocco it will not be what you […]
Moroccan weddings
Have you heard the ululating on the streets and rooftops on weekends? Have you heard the drums and trumpets making […]
A Pair of Khlie with eggs for Breakfast
Bacon and eggs? Cereal and toast? Coffee and pastries? Not in Morocco. A Moroccan breakfast has few of these things. […]
The Toulouse-Lautrec of Tangier
What do they drink in Morocco? Can you get decent coffee in Morocco? What has Camille Saint-Seans got to do […]