Morocco
Filmmaker Nabil Ayouch on hip hop’s unique poltical power
In partnership with Curzon — The director discusses new film Casablanca Beats, which centres on a real-life arts centre where young Moroccans use music as a tool for self-expression.
Written by: Ella Williams
Riding out with Casablanca’s teen moped rebels
The Anfa Riders — Last year, British filmmaker Jamie Whitby ventured to Morocco to capture the exploits of the Anfa Riders, a ragtag group of young stunteurs who own the roads. Now, they’re the stars of Gengahr’s latest music video.
Written by: Niall Flynn
How to start a sustainable business abroad
Uproot your life — As a young mum trying to stay afloat in London’s creative industries, Shiraz Ksaiba became an expert hustler. Then she packed up and left to chase her wanderlust dream: building a sustainable surf community.
Written by: Alex King
The Travel Diary: A snapshot of life among the Sahara's scorching sands
What you see along the way — Two million nomadic Berber and Arabic people live in the Sahara. Photographer Mark Leaver explains how to experience their unique way of life.
Written by: Mark Leaver
The Travel Dairy: The majestic beauty of the Marrakech Medina
What you see along the way — There's a certain magic to be found in the oldest part of Marrakech's market. Photographer Zeinab Batchelor spent a week immersed in the bustling streets, desperate to understand the people who make the place so special.
Written by: Zeinab Batchelor
The Travel Diary: Morocco’s premier surf spot
What you see along the way — Photographer Corey Frank immerses himself in Taghazout, Morocco’s number one surfing destination, finding a world bursting with colour and vibrancy.
Written by: Corey Frank
Seven citizen journalists face jail time in Morocco
Press freedom please — Seven journalists and activists will face trial in Morocco for running an app-based journalism course in the country’s capital, amid growing calls for the government to drop the charges.
Written by: Jack Richardson
Free flowing jazz meets UK bass music on LV’s remarkable Ancient Mechanisms
Clicks, echoes & imperfections — South London production duo LV feature Armenian jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan on their new LP Ancient Mechanisms to create a living and breathing album that organically fuses live performance, far-out sampling and electronic beats.
Written by: Alex King
Thomas Campbell’s new book is a love letter to Moroccan surfing
Surf, stuff, life and photography — Seeing Fatima’s Eyes celebrates the sights and surf on Morocco’s spectacular coastline.
Written by: Alex King
Analogue photography’s imperfections reveal a deeper beauty
My Life In Analogue — Elena Cremona turned to analogue photography to rebel against her hometown’s obsession with perfection.
Written by: Alex King