So... in July Sasso and I are taking off on a little adventure to Morocco. This is actually our first time vacationing alone in five years (we generally go everywhere with friends or family) and we are pretty excited. We are making our plans and I think it is going to include Essouria, maybe another place and definitely Marrakesh. While in Marrakesh we are going to stay at the lovely Peacock Pavilions which is operated by the lovely Marayam of My Marrakesh. I am just wrapping up the design of her website (the beta one is up right now) and it has been a real treat getting to know her - she is incredibly creative (something one often wishes more clients were). So, the plan is for me to try to work on a drawing about Morocco everyday before we go. Then, do drawings about the same places after - so in the end I will have a little travel book of before and after about Morocco. Now all I need is a publisher :) and maybe another trip so I can hit up Fez and Rabat. I'm really looking forward to starting it today and here is what I have in my arsenal, recommendations are, of course, welcome. (If my shipment from amazon was here i'd photo the actual books. hmmm.... where it that shipment anyways...)
- Fodor's Morcocco
- Time Out Marrakech: Essaouira and the High Atlas
- Morocco : Eyewitness Travel guide
- Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco
- The Voices of Marrakesh
- My Marrakesh
Let the inspiration begin!
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Your book is going to be *amazing*. I will be the first one lined up to purchase it!
How amazing - Marrakesh and Morocco is also top of my wish list since following Maryam's blog - will look forward to seeing your ideas.
How exciting!!!!! Morocco has been at the top of my list, but I decided to wait until Peacock Pavillions was complete...Next trip: Thailand for me :)
Can't wait to see the website and drawings!!!
Anne
As always, very cool designs, Jenn. Enjoy your vacation and I look forward to seeing your book! (but, no pressure)
Came to you lovely site via my chum Maryam.
Hope to meet you in Marrakesh when you visit Peacock Pavilions - I know you're in for a treat. It's quite wonderful now and will be astounding. We are in a teeny tiny 500 year old riad in the medina......!
Wow, sounds like an incredible trip- and an amazing project! I'm sure it'll be beautiful. -X
Fez should seriously be on the top of your list--the market is amaaazing and there are some pretty sweet ruins and old palaces...we should chat about it sometime!
my husband and i are going to morocco with our 1-year old sometime sep or oct this year. please do share your travel stories!
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