We’ve really enjoyed the laid back feel of Essaouira with its colourful markets, good restaurants and it’s very welcoming people. We had some some sad news this week with the sudden passing of Rachel’s father. Rach was very close to her dad. Rach’s parents travelled extensively right up to their late seventies so they’ve enjoyedContinueContinue reading “Leaving Essaouira.”
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A trip to a Berber village & kitesurfing
It’s been a strange 3, or 4 days. Morocco doesn’t get a lot of rain, but we’ve been here for a few of those days and it’s been very welcome to the farming community. Watching the rain coming down through the centre of our Riad has made for some interesting viewing, it’s also turned itContinueContinue reading “A trip to a Berber village & kitesurfing”
The beach and the World Cup
As I mentioned previously life here is a little slower, but then a lot more social. We’ve got our exercise routines before sunrise, with trips into the colourful souk to haggle with the vendors….we’ll it’s become more like friendly banter. Lunchtimes we’ve gotten into our beach walks, which are always interesting and very relaxing. WeContinueContinue reading “The beach and the World Cup”
The rhythm of life and a promo
There’s some great restaurants here and a good few of them we’ve had the pleasure of dining at. The ‘tardis’ like restaurants line the small streets, intermingled with the impressive galleries and artisan stores. Essaouira has a hippie vibe running through its DNA, which in turn creates a very relaxed atmosphere everywhere. The medina isContinueContinue reading “The rhythm of life and a promo”
From Rabat to Essaouira
We’ve enjoyed Rabat, but after nearly seven weeks, the time has come to move on. We’ve found it both interesting and very welcoming, in fact we’ve found all the places we’ve visited here in Morocco to be that way. Our car arrived at Salé airport at around 5:30pm, for an internal flight leaving at 7pmContinueContinue reading “From Rabat to Essaouira”
In a hurry to get to Tangier
There’s one bullet train (TGV) set up in North Africa and it’s called “Al Boraq” running from Casablanca to Tangier and seeing that Rabat sits in the middle, we were looking forward to checking it out. The initial implementation was completed 4 yrs ago (further expansion across Morocco is planned). The trains have a topContinueContinue reading “In a hurry to get to Tangier”
Fez Medina “Fes El Bali” Pt 2
Half the Fez population lives in this crowded warren of narrow passages, there’s mosques, souks, artisan workshops & madrasas (schools for Islamic instruction), and humble homes. The religious and artisan schools, some of the oldest in the world and are located deep at the heart of the Medina. The mosques, of which there are moreContinueContinue reading “Fez Medina “Fes El Bali” Pt 2”
Fez Medina “Fes El Bali” Pt 1
Our train left Rabat main station about 10:30am, for what was to be a 3hr journey to Fes, the spiritual home and cultural capital of Morocco. Although the train was pretty busy, our compartment was nice and quiet with AC and seats like very comfortable armchairs, which made the journey sail by. Our driver metContinueContinue reading “Fez Medina “Fes El Bali” Pt 1”
Salé and the strange allure of the urban cityscape
I’m still enjoying wondering around the depths of this interesting city. Everyone seems to get on with everyone else and there’s a sense of calm wherever I seem to go, maybe it’s me! And even though the car horns are very well exercised, I’ve not witnessed anything remotely close to road-rage. The newer buildings areContinueContinue reading “Salé and the strange allure of the urban cityscape”
The Hassan Tower and Medina
We’re getting a lot more familiar with the streets and when and where the best times are to visit the food markets for the best fruit, veg and fish, there’s quite a few to choose from, but our host has been great at sharing her local knowledge. As our maid comes early on Thursday, I’veContinueContinue reading “The Hassan Tower and Medina”
