My Visit to a Women’s Cooperative in Morocco
During our day trip to the Atlas Mountains, our tour stopped at a women’s cooperative in Tahnaout. First, we had a breakfast of bread with honey, olive oil, and amlou….
To Do in Marrakech: Visit a Berber Pharmacy
Berber pharmacies are shops lined with walls of spices, herbs, and other natural products. One way to describe them is a shock to the senses… in the best way! They…
I Got Scrubbed Down in a Moroccan Hammam
What is a hammam? Hammams are public bathhouses where people go to purify their body and soul, often before prayer. This is why in Islamic countries like Morocco, many hammams…
I Stayed at the La Mamounia—Here’s What it’s Really Like
If you’ve watched Inventing Anna, you may be familiar with the La Mamounia Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco. In the series, which is based on the life of fake socialite Anna…
What is Brick Lane in London Famous For?
Brick Lane is a street in the East End of London. Its name comes from being the hotspot of the brick making industry in London in the 16th century, after…
5 Tips for Women Traveling to Marrakech (2025)
As a blonde American woman traveling to Marrakech, Morocco, I didn’t really know what to expect. I read a lot of conflicting blog posts online regarding safety for women traveling…