October 2, 2022 Morocco in October: Weather, Travel Tips, and More
Tourists choosing Morocco as a destination want to know the best time to go. Some say with emphasis – October! It is a great time of year for many reasons, one of which is the
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July 14, 2022 Moroccan Riad, a Palace Between Gardens and Terraces
I grew up in a Moroccan riad in the historical city of Salé, mostly known as the bordering city of Rabat the capital. Our riad was built in the early 1900s by my late grandfather,
December 14, 2020 A History of Moroccan Kaftans
My first relationship with a Moroccan kaftan - also spelled caftan - was through embroidery at my aunt's kaftan atelier. She was a kaftan fairy and I spent countless hours in her atelier learning beading
February 4, 2021 Imilchil Marriage Festival: A Love Celebration
It's always fascinating to learn about other cultures' modes of expressing and celebrating love. Imilchil, a small Berber village in the Atlas Mountains with strict social norms around courtship and marriage, holds the Imilchil marriage
October 14, 2021 What to Know Before Using African Black Soap
African black soap benefits have been the subject of many research studies. I grew up in Morocco using African soap on my skin weekly. This beauty product is Moroccan women's beauty essential and probably the
August 22, 2018 Best Tips on Buying Moroccan Jewelry In Morocco & Online
Buying Moroccan jewelry in Morocco or online can be exciting and daunting at the same time. There are so many designs to choose from and with more and more imitation and counterfeit products, it can
September 28, 2018 The Fairy Ksar Ait Benhaddou
Growing up in Morocco, the desert has always been my favorite place to visit. The beauty of the arid landscapes always gets me. And although there are many places I love to visit in the
September 7, 2021 Why Hair and Skin Need Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Would you put a prickly pear cactus on your face or head? While the answer is obvious, you may change your mind after learning about the incredible benefits of prickly pear seed oil for your