MY CITY*: MARRAKECH

FROM THE MEDINA TO THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS, EMMA JOYSTON-BECHAL CELEBRATES THE MOROCCAN CITY SHE LOVES TO CALL HOME

How long have you lived in the city? I’ve lived in Marrakech for 11 years and seen huge changes in the infrastructure and growth of the country in that time, such as the new international airport that will be finished next year. What brought you here? I was living and working in London but wanted to set up a guesthouse and retreat where people could come to relax and mentally heal themselves. I wanted to live in a country that would be ideal for both the business and me and the place that ticked all the boxes was Morocco. It has a wonderful culture, the people are incredibly welcoming and kind, it’s less than four hours from the UK and has good schools and healthcare. Marrakech, particularly, attracts interesting expats – musicians, designers…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2016 - Issue 53

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