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Seeing ghosts has never been a major preoccupation for me, but if ever I find myself frightened of phantoms I know exactly where to go –

Buying a carpet

Buying a Moroccan carpet can be a time consuming experience, but most people fall into one of two groups. Which group do you belong to?

I never knew that Jewish-Magreb music existed, but indeed it did. Here’s a great Tunisian Tango and a couple of other 70′s tracks.

Mopeds have been the scourge of Marrakech’s Medina for a number of years, but now traders in the tiny alleyways have had enough. As much as I

Table football, foosball, csocso, cadureguel-schulchan, has a world encyclopaedia of ridiculous names, and a equally convoluted rule-book.

The hunt for treasure among the trash leads Derek Workman to the Thursday market at Bab el Khermis. When painter and writer Danny

Sexily svelte belly dancers in shimmering satins; louche maids in low-cut leotards…and the most beautiful toilet door opener I’ve ever seen.

Camel’s head, sheep’s testicle, calf’s feet and plenty less exotic treats – all to be had at Marrakech’s famous open-air restaurant.