Midnight in Marrakesh

I swear I’ve been channeling all things Morocco this year.  Believe me you, tis not a bad thing, not a bad thing at all.  In fact, ever since returning from the sexy state in north Africa, I’ve found more and more people have plans to visit or have just returned.  It makes for a lively discussion which nevertheless leaves us pining for more Morocco.  Obviously, the logistics of actually getting to Morocco are not easy.  So, as the idiom goes, If Mohammed won’t come to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammed, so must Morocco come to us, though this time in the form of a benefit called Midnight in Marrakesh.

This is the first of a series of events highlighting local customs and artisan traditions in the countries where the organization Nest provides microlending support to women-run businesses.  The series, called Nestation 2010 plans to showcase some of the other countries in the future, but this launch looks to be quite special.

The night will take place on Thursday, October 7th from 6pm-9pm at where else, but Marrekesh Palace (2147 P Street, NW) and will include an address from His Excellency Mr. Aziz Mekouar, delicious Moroccan dishes served with wine and beer, a souq (bazaar) experience (let’s go shopping!), henna tattoos, a silent auction, live entertainment and much more.  This all to the tune of  a mere $35 for General Admission and VIP is $50.

I cannot encourage you enough to come to this event, especially if you have been or never have been to the Kingdom of Morocco.  Also, this will be a wonderful opportunity for you to be introduced to Nest, the non-profit that provides interest-free microfinance loans to women in developing countries.

Details and tickets are found here: www.buildanest.com/joinus.asp