January 17, 2007
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Morocco – Day 5-6: Marrakesh Express
Date: December 26
Location: West Coast
Weather: Hot and Dry
Camels Spotted: 8
Now came the time to drive to the most famous city in all of Morocco: Marrakesh.
The drive there took us from the grasslands along the northen coast to much more arid climes down south.
Both TQ (our cousin) and YH (her husband) were with us, of course. YH’s parents had an apartment there, where YH’s younger brother, TH, was also staying (no need to remember all these initials). We arrived in time to see the souq a bit, eat dinner, and rest for the evening.
Date: December 27
Location: Marrakesh
Weather: Hot and Sunny
Snakes: 4
Marrakesh is the most popular destination in Morocco. Tourists come from all around (primarily Europe) to this oasis, and so the city is quite well developed. We weren’t too far from the main Avenue Mohamed V (look closely. You can see the Atlas Mountains on the horizon):
The medina and souq (open-air markets and bazaar) was amazing here. Plenty of food stands, wonderful fresh fruit, and completely abuzz with activity. There’s a main plaza at one end where most of the food and fruit stands are located, which is where we at the first night.
My mother and sister (that’s also YH in the center) enjoyed it just as well.
Though a funny thing happened on the way to the medina.
YH: Since it’s the daytime, the snakecharmers will be out
Me: Oh that should be something…(two minutes later)
Guy: Hey! Take this snake. It’s good luck!
(Guy wraps snake around my neck)
Me: … … …ok
Guy: Come, I’ll show you another one.
Me: … … …
(Guy pokes snake)
Me: (under breath) S%*& that’s a cobra.
Me: (normal voice) That’s a… nice snake…Eh, could’ve been worse.
That evening we ate at a fancy restaurant (mom’s treat) with wonderful food. The next day, we’re going up to the Atlas mountains. I’m going to try a different style for tomorrow’s entry: a short blurb at the beginning, and all photos thereafter. KF
Comments (1)
nice!
cue the simon & garfunkel!