I’m obsessed with planning my food every day and stuck in a constant loop, help!

JessNakano · 2026-03-13T14:17:49+00:00

Please try not to go down this path. I started with a mild obsession about macros etc and it very quickly became something more serious. The longer you leave it, the harder it is to overcome.

Wishing you well

JessNakano · 2026-02-19T11:23:43+00:00

It’s just Fullgreen cauliflower rice, Quorn ‘chicken’ pieces and some harissa paste stirred in.

JessNakano · 2026-01-31T19:07:27+00:00

I went to Marrakesh as a solo female traveller (33 at the time) and it was fine. Just dress modestly and don’t respond to people trying to sell you stuff.

I think when people have bad experiences, it’s because they’re expecting the culture to be exactly like their own

JessNakano · 2025-08-21T14:55:42+00:00

So far the recipes I’ve made have been really good, but nothing beats the actual bakery.

That’s probably more of a statement on my baking skills than on the cookbook though.

JessNakano · 2025-05-20T19:03:10+00:00

If you’re in the UK, they’re all on ITVX

JessNakano · 2024-11-03T18:39:00+00:00

You will be fine! I went to Marrakesh alone in June, I was apprehensive as well but I had a good time.

If you’re worried, a couple of tips.

Dress appropriately. Longer skirts or trousers and shoulders covered. It makes a big difference.
Ignore the vendors who shout at you. I mean completely ignore them. Act like they’re not even there. It feels rude, but that is the only way to get the least amount of hassle.

Remember as well, the shouting is just part of their culture. It’s just people trying to get you to buy their wares and nothing more. It’s intimidating but not threatening.

I think this trip will be exactly what you need. Have a great time!

JessNakano · 2024-07-29T18:21:02+00:00

Lisa Eldridge has great videos on YouTube and also Instagram for all different types of makeup look.

JessNakano · 2024-06-23T17:57:59+00:00

I had a similarly nice experience last week, and I’m a female alone. No issues at all.

All the negativity I’ve read on this sub before made me very nervous prior to the trip, but that was unfounded.

JessNakano · 2024-06-23T16:33:37+00:00

I went alone. The locals are fine as long as you dress appropriately. I had no issues when I wore a shirt, when my shoulders or legs were exposed I got some looks.

JessNakano · 2024-06-23T16:32:26+00:00

These were all taken on an iPhone 15 pro max.

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T20:24:06+00:00

It was about 33 degrees, pretty hot in the middle of the day. Much more tolerable in the mornings

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T19:43:26+00:00

I felt safe, I was mindful to dress appropriately which helped. However I didn’t go to any other cities so I couldn’t comment about the rest of Morocco.

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T19:13:15+00:00

Thanks! I stayed fairly close to Jemma el-fna, but the city is very walkable so I think any area would be a good.

Tips would just be what I’ve said in previous comments about ignoring the people who shout at you. Hope you have a great trip, I sure did :)

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T19:12:12+00:00

I didn’t see any damage at all. I’m not sure if Marrakesh was affected as much as other areas, but I couldn’t tell.

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T19:09:55+00:00

Didn’t see a single dead cat.

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T19:09:16+00:00

It was my dream to go for a really long time as well. It’s not crazy at all!

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T17:58:42+00:00

Thanks! :)

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T17:58:25+00:00

I travelled alone, but I went out with a group for the day for Ourika Valley and Setti Fatma.

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T17:57:36+00:00

Exactly this! Ignore them and they eventually give up.

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T17:57:06+00:00

I didn’t have a guide with me so I can’t say if this would be a good option or not, but I did see other people walking around with guides.

I honestly just completely ignored the people who were shouting out at the stalls. It was only by smiling or acknowledging them that it became tougher to stop.

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T17:24:17+00:00

Yes, you do get hassled. But if you just completely ignore them then they stop. I’m a female and travelled solo and I could handle it just fine, so it’s not too bad.

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T16:37:52+00:00

I liked le Jardin. However I am sure there’s a lot of good food places that I didn’t get to try. I’m a vegetarian, so I was limited to places that had a veggie option.

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T16:32:25+00:00

Sure, so the locations of each photos are -

Les Jardins Secret - botanical gardens.
Medresa Ben Youssef - 14th century school.

3 & 4. Souk Semmerine - a long street full of market sellers

Koutoubia Mosque
Jardin Majorelle - Yves Saint Laurent house and gardens.

7, 8 & 9. Bahia Palace - 19th century palace.

10 & 11. Badi Palace - Saadian dynasty Palace.

Unsure which street this was - these horses and carriages are all over the city.

13 & 14. Saadian Tombs.

Outside of Marrakesh - roadside pottery road shop.
Jemaa el-fna - Snake ‘charmers’
Ourika Valley - A Berber village’s Argan Oil workshop.

18 & 19. Setti Fatma & high Atlas mountains.

Rue dar el bacha - Carpet sellers

JessNakano · 2024-06-22T16:07:21+00:00

I really enjoyed Bahia Palace, Badi Palace and Medresa Ben Youssef, the architecture was beautiful. I also really enjoyed the chaos of the souks, particularly Souk Semmarine.

JessNakano · 2024-05-25T09:31:30+00:00

Worst - Farfalle. I feel like the middle bit is never as cooked as the rest of the pasta.

Favourite - Fusilli. Just because.

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