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Oct 7, 2009 - Marrakech

Today is our last day with Amid- we have really enjhoyed his humour and company, and despite his best efforts we havent converted to islam. Around 1pm we arrived at marrakech but stopped at the train station to buy our tickets for the following morning back to tanger (620 Dh for two) before unpacking our luggage and said our farewlls to Amid, before walking into the medina to our riad- yes a riad this time, as we decided to splurge out for our one night in Marrakech. ... In the evening we wandered back into Marrakech´s famous square to experience the nightlife for which it is so famous- restaurants lined up abñaze with lights and waiters trying to get you to taste their food- "come back to number 9 stall!!" musicians, storytellers, monkeys, snakes, and hundreds of tourists and locals. ... On a rooftop terrace we watched the crowd below as we ate dinner of soup, couscous, moroccan salad, tajine and kebabs, followed by slices of organge dusted with cinnamon- I´ll need to go on a diet when i get home.Today is our last day with Amid- we have really enjhoyed his humour and company, and despite his best efforts we havent converted to islam. Around 1pm we arrived at marrakech but stopped at the train station to buy our tickets for the following morning back to tanger (620 Dh for two) before unpacking our luggage and said our farewlls to Amid, before walking into the medina to our riad- yes a riad this time, as we decided to splurge out for our one night in Marrakech. ... In the evening we wandered back into Marrakech´s famous square to experience the nightlife for which it is so famous- restaurants lined up abñaze with lights and waiters trying to get you to taste their food- "come back to number 9 stall!!" musicians, storytellers, monkeys, snakes, and hundreds of tourists and locals. ... On a rooftop terrace we watched the crowd below as we ate dinner of soup, couscous, moroccan salad, tajine and kebabs, followed by slices of organge dusted with cinnamon- I´ll need to go on a diet when i get home....

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Aug 20, 2009 - Marrakech, Morocco

Just the name - Marrakech - evokes visions of the exotic and the city delivers on that promise. ... Marrakech seems to have a mosque on every corner, particularly in the medina. ... Alcohol is verboten at local restaurants, so meals of delicious tagines are accompanied by water, OJ or coke light; however, Marrakech has a few trendy bars/restaurants that cater to non-Muslims and somehow are able to serve alcohol. ...

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Apr 7, 2009 - leaving Morocco- whether I like it or not.

Marrakech looks so different in the morning. ...

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Apr 6, 2009 - the journey back

We didn't wake up until 10.
We didn't wake up until 10....

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Apr 5, 2009 - Camels and donkeys and Berbers, oh my!

In case you are wondering, the Berber people are the original Moroccans- and called Berbers because they could not be overthrown by many that tried, and were therefore labeled "barbarians" or "berbers" in I can't remember which language.
In case you are wondering, the Berber people are the original Moroccans- and called Berbers because they could not be overthrown by many that tried, and were therefore labeled "barbarians" or "berbers" in I can't remember which language....

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Apr 4, 2009 - Welcome to Casablanca

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The trip to Casablanca was mostly uneventful… only a little over 7 hours- which is short for us comparatively speaking. Ready to check in for the next flight to Marrakech. ... The family in front of us is from California, but currently living in Moscow. SIZE=3>
The trip to Casablanca was mostly uneventful… only a little over 7 hours- which is short for us comparatively speaking. Ready to check in for the next flight to Marrakech. ... The family in front of us is from California, but currently living in Moscow....

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Feb 19, 2009 - The Many Worlds of Marrakech

However, we still felt strongly about experiencing a North African culture and after some research we settled on Morocco, and in particular the city of Marrakech. ... We found a coffee shop, called the manager of our Marrakech accomodations regarding our pending delays, pulled out our books and passed the time. ... The current King, Mohammed VI, has a goal of 10 million tourist visits to Marrakech by the year 2010. ... In Marrakech, the city center is called the Old Medina, with the most prevalent type of accomodations in this part of the city called Riads. ... We had discussed with Michel the night previously and had established a plan that would allow us to experience some Marrakech history, some authentic cuisine and culture at the famous Jemma El Fna Square, and of course shopping and bartering in the mysterious souks of Marrakech. ...

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Aug 22, 2008 - Marrakech

Anne and I decided a weekend in Morocco to get away from the awful London summer would be a grand idea - and it was! We stayed 5 nights and also went up into the Atlas mountains.Anne and I decided a weekend in Morocco to get away from the awful London summer would be a grand idea - and it was! We stayed 5 nights and also went up into the Atlas mountains....

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Jul 11, 2008 - Marrakech

Free morning again and we sort of migrated from one cafe to the next - very relaxing. In the afternoon we caught a local bus to Marrakech. ... In the evening we walked down to the main square of Marrakech. ... This is quite a crazy place with all sorts of "performances" going on from fortunetelling to men in drag dancing to performing monkeys.Free morning again and we sort of migrated from one cafe to the next - very relaxing. In the afternoon we caught a local bus to Marrakech. ... In the evening we walked down to the main square of Marrakech. ... This is quite a crazy place with all sorts of "performances" going on from fortunetelling to men in drag dancing to performing monkeys....

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Jun 10, 2008 - Packing, part 2

By Elizabeth “He who would travel happily must travel light.By Elizabeth “He who would travel happily must travel light....

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May 18, 2008 - Marrakesh

After taking a night train in a 'first class' sleeper for 60 Euros, (I'd hate to see second class), we landed in Marrakesh the next morning.After taking a night train in a 'first class' sleeper for 60 Euros, (I'd hate to see second class), we landed in Marrakesh the next morning....

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May 10, 2008 - vancouver to marrakesh

sorry you will get this out of order but here it goes.sorry you will get this out of order but here it goes....

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