The Square in Marrakesh
Today we left the Riad in Fes at AM to catch a 5:15AM flight to Casablanca where we met our driver again for a 3 hour drive to Marrakesh. It's might seem like a lot until we arrived. What a city--it's called the red city and the garden city. There is adobe construction everywhere and the city is filled with gardens and roses. But this is only the beginning of what is the magic of Marrakesh.
The picture above shows the gardens and the minaret that is the symbol of Marrakesh. From here it is was only a short walk to the Square. In the Square there are vendors of everything; but that is not why you go. You go to see the traditions of Morocco as they are being displayed.
First we saw and visited with the men dressed as traditional water sellers. You can see that they were happy to share their hats with us for a photographic opportunity.
From here we walked onward to discover what everyone who has been to Morocco talks about. During past amazing travels I have had the opportunity to watch polar bears play, track tigers and view lions. Now I was able to see snake charmers and trained monkeys.
But not only could I see them, I was able to get up close and personal....
Today we left the Riad in Fes at AM to catch a 5:15AM flight to Casablanca where we met our driver again for a 3 hour drive to Marrakesh. It's might seem like a lot until we arrived. What a city--it's called the red city and the garden city. There is adobe construction everywhere and the city is filled with gardens and roses. But this is only the beginning of what is the magic of Marrakesh.
From here we walked onward to discover what everyone who has been to Morocco talks about. During past amazing travels I have had the opportunity to watch polar bears play, track tigers and view lions. Now I was able to see snake charmers and trained monkeys.
But not only could I see them, I was able to get up close and personal....
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