Last stop before leaving this amazing country. We spent our last two nights in this bustling, colourful city. We arrived at our hotel and then walked about 30 minutes to enjoy dinner at the infamous Djemaa el Fna, the ultimate el fresco experience. Every night the main square comes alive with endless food vendors and rows of tables waiting for you to sit down and be enveloped in the tastes of Marrkech. This was an unforgettable introduction to bustling City where we wandered though the crowds hoping to see the singers, drummers, dancers, snake charmers, fortune tellers, tooth pullers, storytellers, jugglers and even old medicine men, who all make up what has been dubbed the 'greatest spectacle on earth'. I did not see any of this, but did have a monkey hop onto my shoulders! Marrakech is a feast for the senses. Enticed by the alluring scents and brilliant colours of the spice markets, the sounds of the musicians, the rich folds of fabrics, and delectable foods, I was totally caught up in the energy of this vibrant city.
The next day, three of us decided to hire a guide who took us on a walking tour of the city. We explored the amazing Medina and the seemingly endless mosaic of souqs. Each is devoted to a separate trade: pottery, woodwork, copper, leather, carpets and spices.
The monuments of Marrakech are numerous and range from the well-known Koutoubia Mosque and its superb minaret, the Palais Bahia, a superb example of Muslim architecture, and the ruins of the Palais Badi, reputedly one of the most beautiful palaces in the world in its time. The Saadian tombs are a recently uncovered gem of the Medina. Our guide, Abdul, was a delightful young man and we enjoyed our tour immensely.
The last dinner was on a rooftop at a fancy restaurant where we ate lamb tagine and couscous for the last time. The next day, most of us were catching flights for further travel, or going home. I really enjoyed this group of people and our guide Aziz who became very dear to us all over the 15 days. I miss them all and will never forget my amazing experience in Morocco
