Marrakech Breakfasts
How good it felt to be back in a city that I love so much. I don’t think I will ever get tired of Marrakech, or the Red City as it’s called. There is so much to do and see.
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Marrakech Travel Vlog
Having wanted to visit Morocco since a little girl, I was extremely happy setting foot in Marrakech. The city isn’t called the Red City for nothing. There’s so much to do and see within the city’s pink walls. This time we decided to visit almost every museum and landmark possible. I checked off a lot from my itinerary but there’s still much to check off. However, I’m especially thankful for having visited Musée Yves Saint Laurent only a month after it’s opening. In March, I had visited Jardin Majorelle. Can I just say it was the most beautiful garden? In…
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How to Shop A Moroccan Souk
Here at The Style Spread, we just love to go shopping. We love it even more when it’s abroad. You get unique items that you probably wouldn’t have been able to get in your local boutique. In Morocco, these unique items are found at the Moroccan souks. The souk is basically a market where different things are sold. You can get tea sets, scarves, leather goods, and even spices. We think it’s one of the most exciting parts of visiting Morocco. The only part that is not so exciting is the haggling that has to be done. But don’t worry, we are…
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The Leather Tanneries of Fez
At 13 years old, I was already familiar with the famous leather tanneries of Fez. That is, through television. I became familiar with the Moroccan souks and riads as well; it all seemed like a dream to me. Well, dream came true. But the tanneries weren’t as pleasant as the telly made it seem.
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Jardin Majorelle
Let me just say, this was such a mesmerizing garden. The first time I read about Jardin Majorelle was from the book The Beautiful Fall by Alicia Drake. The book, as well as the garden, is a must to experience the history and interests of Yves Saint Laurent, as well as Morocco.
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