I left Bournemouth today and made my way to Gatwick by bus and then train. Staying at a funky little hotel about 20 minutes away. When I say funky, I mean a bit weird. When I booked it online - looking for something really cheap but close to the airport with wifi and a restaurant - I got that, but the restaurant is a bar and the wifi can only be used in the bar or the lobby. I was looking forward to getting into bed and sending a bunch of emails and order room service. Oh well, it will have to do. I have to get the 5am shuttle as I have an early flight and easy jet can have a very long check in as they tend to check in all the flights from one desk.
Travelling alone again, I am looking forward to the next adventure and who I shall meet. I am a bit nervous as I have to fly to Marakech and then get a train to Casablanca where my tour starts. I need to get money at the airport in Marakech (it is not possible to obtain MAD money before arriving in the country). That will be the first challenge. Then I have to get a cab, negotiate the fare before I get in, and get to the train station where there are trains to Casablanca every hour. It should take about 3 hours and then another cab to the hotel hopefully before 6pm where I will meet my group. I hope they are as fun and nice as the group I travelled in Italy with 5 years ago.
Wish me luck!!
Keep reading, next post from Morocco!
