And so as with all good things our trip comes to an end. Today is a red letter day in your intrepid explorers travels. I will be entering the domain of the matron of Dar Charkia. Samira will be teaching…
On a mission
So this is now Wednesday, our last full day in Morocco, and my fellow companion has set one last task. To find a perfect wall hanging at the right price. We hear of a Monseiur Adil, he is the man…
Toward the El Badi Palace
Today we have decided to head to the south of the city and visit the El Badi Palace. Breakfast, very nice and relaxing. The houseman comes to me to chat about Swansea FC. He knew from last week that we…
My fellow traveller relaxes at breakfast
Marrakech beckons us
We wake late today after a restless night. Dress and down for breakfast. No other guest visible, mind you only two other rooms are occupied now and as far as we can tell only one will be tonight. Our host…
Thursday Part I
The Marrakech Part, prior to departure to the Atlas Mountains. Spent the morning at the Majorelle Gardens, the famous French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent’s hang out in Marrakech. He bought the property and gardens after the death of Jacques…
. . . . and it never rains in Southern California
But it sure does throw it down in Marrakech ! So, up dressed and breakfast (with some remarkable fresh orange juice) and out to brave the Marrakech Medina. Lots of people dressed for winter, but for us a rather pleasant…
Thinking of coming to Marrakech
Not a commercial, but a couple of books that really do help to give a feel for the place, and make it easier to get into the flow here:- Cinnamon City by Miranda Innes In Arabian Nights by Tahir Shah.…
Let’s shout it from the rooftops
Since this city was founded there has probably been one common activity every day, the call to prayer, but nowadays the muezzin has the benefit of amplification which his forebears did not. For those that have never heard it before…
Marhaba
Left the Marriott after pleasant breakfast and rode the transfer bus to Gatwick North terminal. Bit of a walk from the bus stop to the terminal, but needed something to work off the full English. After dropping off our bags,…