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Morocco

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Seeing this book market in Marrakech is quite a wonderful thing given that ....and I may be wrong here...but I think across the country that the literacy rate is 41 percent. Great strides have been made and school attendance is compulsory. Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2019 at mosaic road

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Old age isn’t really instagrammable... it’s just not pretty enough for social media it would seem....but it’s in our future...no one escapes ! So here is my mum yesterday....born in 1924. She broke her leg on Xmas Eve but you can see that not much holds her back . She... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2019 at mosaic road

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My favourite birds !

I am always enthralled when I see the storks nesting in the Medina in Marrakech. They co habit with the noise and mayhem quite happily it seems. I do worry that one of those nests below has been poorly constructed ( a bit of a fly by night job haha)... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2019 at mosaic road

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The chestnut man at the market In Ourika . Edited...oaknuts not chestnuts !

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Posted Feb 6, 2019 at mosaic road

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Buying by weight...well when it comes to very sticky chbekkia cookies then I want to buy a kilo and eat the lot Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2019 at mosaic road

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Loved this so much at the Mövenpick...could barely walk away I was so mesmerised !

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Posted Feb 6, 2019 at mosaic road

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Morocco is a postcard on steroids sort of place in every possible way for land and cityscape photographers...views to die for everywhere Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2019 at mosaic road

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Graffiti and a Rabbit

This does have a touch of Alice down the rabbit hole complete with cute rabbit and it’s not what immediately comes to mind when there is talk of Morocco.But I came and saw and am sharing the photographic evidence. It’s all about expect the totally unexpected ! Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2019 at mosaic road

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A display of scarves (all for sale of course) showcasing the quintessential Moroccan palette

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Posted Feb 1, 2019 at mosaic road

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I was an onlooker here as a very warm winter jellaba was purchased at the market from a very kind and friendly sales lady...and then it took no less than three people to get it into a bag ! ( not really a case of many hands make light work...more... Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2019 at mosaic road

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Strawberry Love

Strawberry season is in full swing here in Morocco ...the juiciest, glistening berries are grown here and taste truly and deeply wonderful. They are not around all year like in Australia and this is a huge factor in their heavenliness I am sure. Over the years in Melbourne I have... Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2019 at mosaic road

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This Berber lady...who is more than happy to have her photo taken...will show you how to make the bestever bread. You can take a hands on breadbaking class in her village in the Atlas Mountains...just contact Moroccobespoke anytime Continue reading

Posted Jan 29, 2019 at mosaic road

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In Melbourne if I buy a bed I can try before I buy. Mattress try outs are essential and encouraged at all the big bed stores. Not so much here in Morocco. I bought my mattresses from a supermarket here, no trial by sprawling on offer. I chose by price... Continue reading

Posted Jan 29, 2019 at mosaic road

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When your collar matches your fur !

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Posted Jan 28, 2019 at mosaic road

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A camel fact....they can sleep standing up as well as lying down !

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Posted Jan 28, 2019 at mosaic road

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Preparing lunch ...tajine of course !!

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Posted Jan 28, 2019 at mosaic road

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Thankfully impossible to not buy local !

This amazing variety of fruits, veggies and herbs are all grown right here in Morocco. Continue reading

Posted Jan 28, 2019 at mosaic road

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Today was a bit of an immersion in Moroccan daily life.

The sterile supermarket scene was left far behind and a group of us arrived in style...by local bus no 25...at the Ourika Monday market. Every man and his donkey seemed to be there happily haggling. The sun shone and the local produce glistened. We made our purchases before picnicking and... Continue reading

Posted Jan 28, 2019 at mosaic road

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Beauty in a Bathroom

When you take your camera to the bathroom because you know there is something really beautiful in there ! Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2019 at mosaic road

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Summer in Winter

The mornings are freezing but the days are around 20C...the skies are blue and sun shines with such a glare that it is like Mother Nature has forgotten it is winter. Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2019 at mosaic road

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Streets full of Oranges

Trees just laden, more than laden, with oranges were lining every street in Athens. The stark contrast of bright colour against the grey skies caught my attention...as did most of this great city. Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2019 at mosaic road

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When you take tea at the Royal Mansour you do feel pretty regal ...I was waiting for the Queen to appear...or even a corgi ! Luckily these amazing tiers of treats, fit for any Princess, did appear and omigod what a Royal banquet ! Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2019 at mosaic road

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Unbelievably exquisite !! I couldn’t look away from this bowl of beauty !

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Posted Jan 16, 2019 at mosaic road

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A big wooden thumbs up sculpture greets you on arrival at Ourika Garden. It truly sets the tone. It’s a thumbs up type of place...more than in fact. We had a glorious outdoor lunch surrounded by landscaped mountain gardens. The service from the hotel manager Said was so warm and... Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2019 at mosaic road

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Stunning and Silvery

The Xmas tree in the Syntagma square, in the heart of Athens, is quite stunning as you can see. It was a grey and drizzly New Years Eve and this silvery beacon was pure wow factor. Continue reading

Posted Jan 7, 2019 at mosaic road

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