Protected by the tradewinds and surrounded by flowers, Essaouira “la Blanche” is the centre of the cabinet makers’ craft. Master craftsmen produce delicate marquetery in lemon, cedar and sandalwood, preserving the character and aroma of these fine woods. Read the rest of this entry »
AGADIR : NOW LET THE FUN BEGIN !
With the pink flamingos looking on in bewilderment a wind surfer skims over the surface of the water in a flash of colour that stands out in vivid contrast against the blue of the sea and the sky. Children play happily, building castles in the sand. Holidaymakers lie contentedly in the sun, putting the finishing touches to their tan while others stroll along the shore. A game of volleyball gets under way… Read the rest of this entry »
TANGIER , THE INSPIRER
“A dove poised on the shoulder of Africa” - Tangier has long been coveted for its strategic position. Since Tingis was founded in the IVth century BC, Carthaginians, Romans, Phoenicians, Vandals, Arabs, Spaniards, Portuguese and the English have jealously fought for the right to control it. No African city is closer to Europe, no other Orient is more dearly loved by European or American artists - painters, musicians or authors. Delacroix, Saint-Saïns, Matisse, Van Dongen, Tenessee Williams, Jean Genet, Joseph Kessel, William Burroughs and Paul Bowles, to name but a few, have all lived in Tangier - and been captivated by its spell. Read the rest of this entry »
This seaside city, the former Mazagan, which the French Lyautey considered like “The Deauville of Morocco,” is fascinating with its ramparts and Portuguese cistern. El Jadida, twinned with the Mediterranean French city of Sète, is also an industrial city. Several important factories have been established there and the industrial harbor of Jorf Lasfar gives the town a new dimension. The sea resort is appreciated by Moroccans : it has a golf course, an equestrian park, hotels and beautiful beaches. Read the rest of this entry »
