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Men and Women in Marrakech

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Liz Barron

Three women wearing hijabs were taking pictures of each other close to the big square. In French, I offered to take a picture of all three of them. It took a moment for them to adjust to the fact that … Continue reading →

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Mansplaining in Marrakech

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Liz Barron

All roads in the Medina in Marrakech lead to the big square, the Jemaa el Fna. Specifically, the road from my Riad. “Turn left at the mosque and keep left”, said Said. “About 20 minutes”. Despite this instruction, it took … Continue reading →

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What’s not to like?: Marrakech

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Liz Barron

There are whole shops that sell tassels. Whole shops. Only tassels. Throw me a headscarf—Marrakech could be my spiritual home. The city is noisy of course, but in a good-tempered way.  Children walking home from school call across the street … Continue reading →

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