As an art historian focusing on the contemporary art market, I am very interested in the Moroccan contemporary art scene. In recent years, the contemporary art scene flourished internationally, with more and more high-profile art galleries and museums opening and…
The 10 Best Museums to visit in Marrakech
Marrakech offers plenty of places to visit, including museums and monuments. So while visiting Marrakech, don’t forget to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Morocco by visiting my hand-picked museums. BAHIA PALACE The entrance fee is 70 MADOpen…
Navigating in the Medina of Marrakech, Morocco
If you travel to Morocco, the word Medina will appear everywhere. Medina is the old historical part of the city that is walled and contains narrow streets, fountains, palaces, mosques etc. So let me explain more about the Medina of Marrakech and…
A short history and structure of Marrakech
Loud, crowded, hot and confusing. The bustling city of Marrakech is rarely a love from first sight. A hectic place where slow living looks like it isn’t even an option. However, if you give Marrakech a second chance, the city…
Marrakech’s Public Transport. Taxi vs City Bus
Shall you use the local city bus in Marrakech? Or rather trust taxies? Some of my Moroccan friends have never used any public transport in their lives. Not because they are rich, but because taxis are almost as cheap to…
4 lessons I learned living in Morocco
Life in Morocco is so different than in any Western country. As I European, I had to adapt to a new way of living and doing everyday things. It was not, and it is still not very easy. With breaks,…
