A Canadian’s First Moroccan Winter PART I
A Canadian's First Moroccan Winter PART I It is with no small amount of bias that I claim Canadians as some of the nicest human beings on the planet. We do, however, have one small [...]
Le Sanctuaire de la Faune de Tanger (SFT)
Salima Kadaoui always knew her life’s purpose… it was just a matter of time. In 2013, she decided the time was right and the doors of Le Sanctuaire de la Faune de Tanger, SFT [...]
Cultural Observations: The Moroccan Street Cat
I was aware of the special status cats enjoy in Morocco before I arrived. Coming from a family of Westerner cat lovers, I was really looking forward to seeing the phenomenon for myself. For Westerners, [...]
Cultural Observations: The Moroccan Wedding
Because getting married is still considered the most important decision of your life in Morocco, getting hitched is what we Westerners call a very big deal. Today’s Moroccan weddings, like the country itself, weave old [...]
Finding an Apartment in Casablanca II
My excitement at finally having a position in my chosen field, however, was not shared by my family. When my family disagrees with a decision you’ve made they will pull out every stop to try [...]
Cultural Observations: The Moroccan Caftan
The Moroccan Caftan is arguably one of the most beautiful ladies garments in the world. Today’s versions weave intricate and unforgettable stories of past and present although it has retained its basic characteristics. It [...]
Cultural Obersations Couscous, A Moroccan Legend
There were many “firsts” I wanted to experience when I first arrived in Morocco but one of the things I anticipated the most was eating Moroccan Couscous for the first time. Although I had heard [...]
Escape to Morocco II – Arrival
By Heiko Eser Arrival I had caught a bug in Coimbra and two days before my flight to Marrakesh I ended up in the hospital. I couldn't think straight. I called my friend Brendan, [...]
Creating Successful Learning Atmosphere
For anyone learning a new language in a classroom setting, the experience can be daunting. No matter what the age of the student is, there is an overwhelming fear of making mistakes that can threaten [...]
A Canadian’s First Moroccan Winter PART I
It is with no small amount of bias that I claim Canadians as some of the nicest human beings on the planet. We do, however, have one small flaw, that being that we [...]