STRANGE OLD MARRAKECH
with Mandy Sinclair, host of Why Morocco
Mandy Sinclair at Sidi Harazem, 250 miles northeast of Marrakech
Looking for unusual attractions in Marrakech, Morocco? Look no further.
In this ep, we talk to writer, podcaster and travel consultant Mandy Sinclair.
When Mandy relocated to Marrakech in 2011, she launched a travel blog and podcast called Why Morocco. She also founded Tasting Marrakech, offering food and cultural tours of the city. While Mandy no longer lives in Marrakech, she often returns and worked on the latest Lonely Planet Morocco guidebook.
In this episode you’ll find out…
Where you can go to create your own unique perfume
Why you don’t have to pay a fortune to attend a film premiere
Which unusual flavour of milkshake is a big hit in Marrakech
…and so much more.
You’ll find all Mandy’s picks on the pod website: www.strangeoldworld.com
Venture over to Mandy’s website — mandyinmorocco.com — to read her blog articles, listen to her podcast and learn all about her Tasting Marrakech tours
There are also links to her freelance writing. Articles we mentioned on the pod:
Where to Find the Best Street Art in Marrakech - Culture Trip
How to spend a day in trendy Sidi Ghanem - The Independent
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Picks of the pod
Here’s a list of all the Strange Old Marrakech suggestions of Mandy Sinclair. Attractions marked with an asterisk (*) are included on the map below.
Strange thing to see in Marrakech: Anima Garden* — try the cornes de gazelle in the tearoom
Strange thing to do in Marrakech: Make your own perfume at Musée du Parfum*
Strange festival in Marrakech: Marrakech International Film Festival — at the Palais des Congrès*
Strange drink in Marrakech: Avocado milkshake — try it at Al Jawda*
Strange slice of history in Marrakech: The debated history of Jemaa el-Fnaa*
Stranger Danger™ in Marrakech: Failing to dress modestly in the Old City
Strange day trip from Marrakech: The Agafay Desert* (bonus shoutout: the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara)
Straight-up recommendations for Marrakech: Explore the Guéliz district, including the Petanque Social Club, Al Fassia Restaurant, Majorelle Gardens and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum (go on Mondays for Ciné-Club movie night); visit Dar el Bacha Palace and Dar Si Said Museum; book airport transfer in advance
When to visit Marrakech: Come in spring for warmer days, a buzz around town, the orange blossom and the blooming jacaranda
Strange sight elsewhere in the world: Kukulcán in Chichén Itzá, Mexico
Joe’s end-of-pod pick: Cactus Thiemann