Well, I'm in the right spot. After late breakfast at the riad, I ventured out to the souks (markets). I paid a "faux guide" to get me lost, then another to help me find my way! No worries, it's all part of the game.
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| View from Dar Zelda |
Stopped in at a spice shop for a couple goodies. They have really amazing spices, from saffron and galangal to special blends for tagine.
Was guided, then, to a textile shop. No shortage of young men who will be glad to show you the way to their family's shop. So wonderful to walk through the crowded alleys and stalls, though. I was completely lost. But found my way to the big square: Place Jemaa el Fna. Stopped for pamplemousse ice cream (grapefruit) and vert menthe thè (green mint tea). Can't wait to see this at night.
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| Afternoon at Place Jemaa el Fna |
Made my way back to the riad by a very circuitous route - good thing I had placed a pin on google maps. But after a day of wandering, I'm getting the hang of it.
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| Marrakech Museum |
Going out to dinner with new friends DanO and Tracy I met while traveling yesterday. Funny the bonds one makes while you're all in the same predicament. Turns out that in this vast city of hotels and riads, they are staying just a few steps away!
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| Night at Place Jemaa el Fna (the smoke is from all the food stalls) |
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| Overhead view of Place Jemaa el Fna |
We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you Greg and had a fabulous time going to dinner with you not once, but on 2 different occasions. DanO and I still can't believe that out of all of Marrakech, we were staying a mere 30 second walk from each other! And I am really enjoying your blog and getting to find out what all we missed by leaving Morocco for Spain and Portugal. Sounds like the rest of your trip was fabulous. Take care and hopefully we'll talk soon! Tracy
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