by Geoff | Apr 26, 2019 | Chefchaouen, Essaouira, Fes, Marrakech, Medina, Meknes, Morocco, Moulay Idriss Zerhouna, Northern Africa, Tangier
Many cities of any size in Morocco have a Medina ‘quarter’; these are distinct city sections which are often the oldest part of the city, walled, with maze like streets and relatively car free. Many cultural, historical and architecturally interesting features can be...
by Geoff | Sep 4, 2017 | Morocco, Tangier
I made the journey to Interzone from Tarifa across the 11 mile stretch of Atlantic where, in the distance, the Rif mountains stood in a coruscating haze of a bright September day. Interzone is an area where sea, ocean and cultures collide. Tangier was an International...
by Geoff | Aug 12, 2017 | Chefchaouen, Morocco, Northern Africa, Tangier
It was almost 2 years ago that I was in Morocco on the occasion of the Muslim celebration of Eid al Adha, more commonly known as the Feast of Sacrifice, a celebration of significant importance in the Arab world which marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage....
by Geoff | Feb 16, 2016 | Morocco, Northern Africa
‘It is only after years of preparation that the young artist should touch color – not color used descriptively, that is, but as a means of personal expression’ Henri Matisse’ words hint at the spectacle of colour. In the boat repair yard...
by Geoff | Feb 8, 2016 | Northern Africa
Commanding magnificent views over the city of Tangier and the Atlantic ocean to the coast of Spain in the distance, the villa is a surrealist design constructed from re-inforced concrete. It is many miles away in character from the monumental concrete buildings of...
