Mediterranean Digest

14/10/2024

Monday morning, but make it iconic:

Café Las Campanas in the center of Tangier in 1970.

10/10/2024

Forging a new path in luxury travel, Bilal El Hammoumy and his team are shaking up Morocco’s travel scene through his bespoke agency, Inclusive Morocco.

Luxury travel that doesn’t just take you places - it makes you feel at home.

https://mediterraneandigest.substack.com/p/bilal-el-hammoumy-and-inclusive-morocco-travel-agency?r=1svvnb

11/09/2024

Step inside an unparalleled world of design, where culture and luxury meet: Habibi Burton.

The much-anticipated new venture by iconic designers Frank de Biasi & Gene Meyer has finally opened its doors in Tangier. It's a masterpiece.

Click the link in bio for an exclusive first look at Habibi Burton

https://mediterraneandigest.substack.com/p/habibi-burton

10/09/2024

Her effortless style blending rock ‘n’ roll with wanderlust has us all paying attention. From Paris, to Marrakesh to Tangier, she’s an icon in the making—never settling and always on the move in her little-big world.

With her new travel guide out and available now, click the link below to meet Vivi!

https://mediterraneandigest.substack.com/p/la-fille-au-caftan

10/09/2024

Villa Mabrouka has definitely emerged as Tangier’s summer playground, drawing in the city’s most refined and a mix of travelers.

Between the hotel and restaurant, it’s become a sought-after destination for relaxation and inspiration.

09/09/2024

Thank you so much for following my little outlet here, Moroccan Digest. The support from readers, followers, and on social media from around Morocco, the rest of the Mediterranean and beyond is outstanding. Furthermore, from the timeless charm of Tangier, to your inbox, Moroccan Digest evolves into Mediterranean Digest.

With the incredible milestone in reaching 2,000+ subscribers, thank you for your unwavering support.

PHOTO: Cecil Beaton and Truman Capote in Tangier

20/01/2024

Morocco through Gilles Bensimon’s lens for Elle US, January 1994.

10/01/2024

We need to embrace the timeless spirit of kindness , cultures and eras. In the heart of humanity, let us draw inspiration from this vintage photo of Jews in Morocco, celebrating the power of kindness during these challenging times. We need more compassion, understanding, and support to make the world a brighter place for everyone.

31/12/2023

El Morocco nightclub by Cecil Beaton, 1935.

The El Morocco, known as the Elmo or Elmer on 54 East 54th Street, was owned by Italian immigrant John Perona and his sidekick Martín de Alzaga.

From the riveting 1930s to the dramatic demise of café society in the late 1950s, the glamorous joint attracted the crème de la crème, the rich, and the famous. Nothing says sophistication like a NYC nightclub.

The speakeasy was known for its iconic blue zebra-stripe motif, courtesy of the design genius Vernon MacFarlane, and esteemed photographer Jerome Zerbe.

During the repeal of prohibition, El Morocco was the place to be in the Big Apple. From Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who immortalized their love with a wedding reception at this pinnacle of sophistication, to snagging cameos in 1970 blockbusters - no one could resist the charm of its draw of fashionable society, politicians, and entertainers. Even Woody Allen threw in a nod to El Morocco in "Radio Days" (1987), proving that this nightclub is the gift that keeps on giving – at least in his films.

In 2012, a decade ago, Vincent Coppée revived the club concept in Tangier, Morocco at the El Morocco Club Tanger

Here's to the El Morocco club, the historic glittering jewel in the crown of New York’s historical social scene and Tangier’s new Elite.

Here’s to romance and the ball dropping tonight.

Happy New Year 🎩

30/12/2023

What the New Year will bring to you, depends a great deal on what you bring to the New Year ✨

30/12/2023

Reflecting on such a crazy year in Morocco - and around the world. The recent earthquake has left some communities devastated, especially the resilient children who now deal with the incredible challenges. ��From disrupted education to the psychological toll, the struggles of children (universally) today resonate with all of us globally. ��Grateful that Moroccan Digest was able to collaborate with .elmoutii for ‘s with the extended team .lafilleaucaftan to rebuild and uplift the beautiful spirits of the Atlas. ��Here’s to building better communities in 2024. Locally and globally. ��• Photo of “Young Berber Shepherdess” by Irving Penn, in 1971 courtesy of the Irving Penn Foundation.

Recently, children have been the soldiers of society. They have been fighting wars, both wars of mother nature, and wars of human nature.

28/12/2023

Mohamed El Baroudi and Meryem Senhaji, are the dynamic duo behind The Moroccan Botanist, a luxury tea brand that has managed to blend an array of posh plant infusions on their farm, just a leisurely 20-minute drive from Marrakesh.

Mohamed El Baroudi and Meryem Senhaji, are the dynamic duo behind "The Moroccan Botanist," a luxury tea brand that has managed to blend an array of posh plant infusions on their farm, just a leisurely 20-minute drive from Marrakesh.

22/12/2023

From Casablanca to Hollywood, Moroccan-born, Mehdi Bennani builds cinematic realities on the silver screen as a rising Production Designer.

19/12/2023

Café Claridge: Where the stars on Google shine brighter than its faded glamour. Once iconic, now just a faded memory still holding on.

19/12/2023

Step into the new year softly on a beni with Beni Rugs, Mrirt the rug and Sana Benzaitar - these top brands are your answer to conquering the upcoming colder months and revamping your home.

Rooted in the nomadic Beni Ourain tribe's heritage, these are the 3 top Beni rug brands to revamp your home for the upcoming year.

14/12/2023

The Cultural Kaleidoscope: The Jebala people, heirs to a legacy woven by the sands of the Arabian Desert, residing in the northern and western urban enclaves of Tangier and Tetouan reaching towards Spain’s embrace and extending down into Fez.

Their ancestors, rocked the migration game with grace, as they navigated and mingled with the indigenous Berbers, transforming into an undeniably distinct group. Witnesses to suave urbanites, descendants of the Moors, the rugged rural souls, and Berbers.

14/12/2023

Succumb to Christian Schallert’s, Maison Brummell Majorelle. The mesmerizing house where design and luxury team up in the heart of Marrakesh to create a stay that’s genuine and unforgettable.

Maison Brummell, the ultimate retreat for design aficionados seeking a luxurious escape in Marrakech. The boutique hotel is a harmonious blend of bohemian culture and well-being.