5 Ways to Gain Maximum Benefit from Ramadan

Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food and drink; it’s a spiritual reset, a chance to strengthen your faith and improve your character. Here are five Islamic practices to help you get the most out of this blessed month: 1. Increase Your Qur’an Recitation Ramadan is called the month of the Qur’an for a […]

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Jemaa el-Fna: A Square Built on Blood?

From Execution Ground to Market Jemaa el-Fna wasn’t built for tourists. In the 11th century, it was a brutal site for public executions. Its name translates to “Assembly of the Dead” because the Sultans used this open space to display the severed heads of rebels. It was a massive, dusty warning to the public long […]

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Why is Marrakech Actually Red?

The Geologic DNA of the “Ochre City” Marrakech isn’t red because of a design choice or a modern branding campaign; it is red because it is literally built from the ground it sits on. When the Almoravid dynasty founded the city in 1062, they didn’t have the luxury of importing marble or timber. They looked […]

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Wabi-Sabi: Why Imperfection Makes Pottery Beautiful

  Introduction:   What Is Wabi-Sabi? Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in the weathered, the irregular, and the unfinished. Instead of chasing a machine-made polish, it embraces the natural cycle of growth and decay. In a world obsessed with symmetry, wabi-sabi quietly argues that a jagged line or a scorched surface […]

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Pottery Kiln Science: What Happens Inside During Firing?

Making pottery is fun, but the kiln is where the magic happens. You put in a piece made of dry mud, and it comes out as solid stone. In our Pottery and Workshops studio, the kiln is the final step that turns a raw pot into finished pottery. Here’s what happens inside the kiln, step […]

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Tajine: The Secret Behind Morocco’s Famous Clay Pot

If you’re still making “Tajine” in a metal pot, let’s be real, you’re just making a basic stew and giving it a fancy name. Seriously, if the food didn’t touch the clay, you’re missing out on half the flavor. Stop pretending a regular stainless steel pan can deliver the depth of a real Moroccan meal, […]

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Done with Quads and Camels? Here’s the “Real” Marrakech You’re Missing

So, you’ve checked the boxes. You’ve ridden a camel through the Palmeraie, kicked up dust on a quad bike in Agafay, and survived the chaos of Jemaa el-Fna. Now what? Don’t settle for the “tourist” version of Marrakech. If you’re tired of the postcard views and engine exhaust, it’s time to find the city’s real […]

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Why Pottery Is Useful: Mental & Physical Benefits

It’s cheaper than therapy and way more fun than the gym. Here is why getting messy is the best thing you can do for your health this week. Let’s be real: most of us sign up for pottery because we saw a cool video on TikTok or we just really want a handmade coffee mug. […]

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Mamounia: Marrakech’s Historic Five-Star Hotel

Usually, as a tourist in Morocco or abroad, when you hear “Marrakech,” you immediately think of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the Menara Gardens, and the Koutoubia Mosque. Among these names, you might also come across “Mamounia” or “La Mamounia Hotel”—a five-star hotel in the old city of Marrakech. This hotel stands as one of the city’s […]

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Discover the Rich Heritage of Moroccan Traditional Crafts

You were visiting Morocco, but when the time came to return, you didn’t know what to take with you as a souvenir to remember your trip. Don’t worry! In a country like Morocco, there’s no need to stress about that. Why? Because you’re in Morocco, the land of traditional crafts. Despite the continuous shifts of […]

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