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📍Ben Youssef Madrasa
The Ben Youssef Madrasa, the largest madrasa in the country, was a religious educational institution founded in the 14th century and named after Ali ibn Yusuf, Sultan from the Almoravid dynasty who ruled from 1106 to 1142.
The main feature of it is a large tiled courtyard with a rectangular water basin in its center, with all the walls heavily decorated with ornaments and zellij. It was used for the recitation of the Quran. The best spot to observe it is to climb the stairs and see it from above. You can also observe the students’ rooms: in total, there are 134 such small rooms occupying two floors and surrounding the tiny courtyards.
And of course, admire the prayer hall with the ablution basin! This madrasa is one of the most famous spots in Marrakech, and if you’re in the city for a short time, make sure to visit it!
Also, spot the Ben Youssef Mosque nearby – it’s probably the oldest mosque in the city.
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2016 you say…. actually it was my breakthrough year on Instagram as a blogger although I started my account in 2012.

I started receiving promotional stuff on weekly basis (I was very excited and said yes to too many products 🤣 now I usually rarely accept anything for free unless I genuinely planned to buy a product.

I posed as a model numerous times (including famous make up artist @goar_avetisyan), I travelled a lot around Europe (Italy, Germany and of course the UK), and it feels absolutely heartbreaking to look at my photos from Moscow and Kyiv in 2016 too. My first trip to NYC also took place then!

I also was really unsure about my niche and combined fashion, skincare, food, lifestyle with travel however it’s pretty clear that I inclined towards exploring the world even back then.

The good thing is that I still remain in contact with many lovely ladies I met through IG 10 years ago❤️❤️❤️

And I did this all while studying for my third degree at the King’s college London.

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Souks of Marrakech-which photo is your favorite?

We almost got lost in the Marrakech markets – they’re huge and entangled!The largest market in Morocco is located in Fez, but the souks of Marrakech are very impressive as well.
The area of souks, or markets, is divided into zones where different sorts of products are sold. As soon as you’re off the main square of the city, you get into the terracotta maze with stalls, partly covered with roof.
Some specialise in carpets, others in ceramics, some in slippers, and others in leather products or spices. And just look at the bright colours popping out of each shop!

In one part, you see fresh animal skins prepared by the tanners (the most famous spot for leather tanning is in Fes, though), and next, you’re already exploring spices and antiques.
It’s such a chaotic, vibrant experience, with vendors calling out to customers loudly, and people on motorbikes riding right through the crowds!
However this area is the very soul of Morocco – it’s different, raw and sometimes unpleasant, but it can’t be neglected.
You can also watch local artisans at work making new products right on-site – a truly special experience!

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📍Jardin Majorelle and Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts
Jardin Majorelle currently attracts tourists from all over the world. This space, with vibrant accents of blue majorelle, orange and yellow, ponds with koi, fountains, terraces, and exotic plants from all over the world, is a fantastic spot!
Jardin Majorelle was initially established in the 1920s by Jacques Majorelle, a French painter who spotted a unique vibrant blue color during his voyages along the Moroccan seaside.
There is a legend that he noticed that the fishermen used a very particular shade of blue for their boats, not to scare the fish away, and he decided to use this color, now known as blue majorelle, as the main color accent for his garden and his villa in Marrakech.
His famous Cubist villa was designed by Paul Sinoir. Sadly, after some time, Jacques Majorelle had to sell this garden and villa, and no one really took care of the garden, which fell into a desperate state until…
Yves Saint Laurent, born in Algeria to a French family, moved to Paris and, at some point, decided to relocate to Morocco with his partner Pierre Bergé – they bought this property in ruins in 1980! Morocco was a great inspiration for one of the most influential fashion icons of the 20th century.
Now the famous artist who worked for Christian Dior and founded his own luxury brand is buried here in the gardens together with Pierre Bergé.
The villa of Yves Saint Laurent is closed to the public, but you can see it from the outside.

The Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts is also located on the garden’s premises. It showcases a very impressive collection of local cultural artifacts, traditions, and Berber jewelry, and to be honest, it looks more impressive than the Museum of Marrakech. Photography is limited there.The YSL Museum is located close to the Jardin Majorelle.
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📍Le Jardin Secret
Le Jardin Secret is a restored riad in the center of the old city of Marrakech.
It features two magnificent gardens with exotic plants from five continents, as well as a unique irrigation system used in Morocco since ancient times. It’s absolutely impossible to believe that such an amazing green space hides behind the doors of busy market streets
This is a perfect spot to hide from the heat and relax.
There is also a tower with an observation point: kids under 6 are not allowed there, and you will need a separate ticket to climb up.
There are also two cafes and small exhibitions revealing the restoration of the garden (it was finished in 2020) and some insights into its architecture and water system.
Also, have a quick break at the Terrace Des Espices right in front of the Jardin Secret. Would you try some lamb slow-cooked in a clay pot? This is traditional Tangia Marrakchia!

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This is the prettiest insta spot in Tunisia:
📍Sidi Bou Said, a famous white-and-blue city located close to Tunis
Sidi Bou Said is now actually named after Sidi Bou Said (full name is Abu Said ibn Khalef ibn Yahia Al-Tamimi Al-Baji), an Islamic holy man, scholar, and teacher to other important figures. He stayed in this area in the 12th century. The first name of the city is Jbel el-Menar, though.
The city has been painted white and blue for over a century; this color palette was proposed by Rodolphe François, Baron d’Erlanger, a French artist who specialized in music studies and lived here.

If you wish, you can explore his house turned into a museum here too. Now everyone comes here to take photos with the blue doors in the very aesthetically pleasing environment.The natural views are absolutely breathtaking, with turquoise blue water and high mountains on the horizon strikingly contrasting with the white houses of the city.

There are lots of souvenir shops with ceramics, paintings, carpets, traditional pots, and glasses, and so on. And you probably know that I’m a big fan of desert roses from my Qatari trips – do you think I bought one from the Sahara too? #purpurpurpur_guides🔎🌎 ...

Most popular museums of Dubai:

1. ARTE museum Dubai - for an immersive art experience and blooming tea @artemuseum_dubai

2. Museum of the future - for photos @museumofthefuture

3. Al Shindagha Museum - to learn about every aspect of Dubai heritage: pearls, fishing, boats, trade, fragrance, music etc, it’s a must @alshindaghamuseum

4. Etihad museum - to explore the history of UAE @etihadmuseum

What else? Coin Museum, Coffee museum, Museum of Illusions. Dubai museum was closed for renovations during my last visit.

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