Our First Destination
What a wonderful country Morocco is! It's so different compared Canada, from the people (duh!), the weather, the urban noise, the colours, etc.
Piece of Bread
What a wonderful country Morocco is! It's so different compared Canada, from the people (duh!), the weather, the urban noise, the colours, etc.
Piece of Bread
On the night we arrived in Marrakech, we were lucky to try out a Moroccan staple, the Khobz Kesra bread bought in the souks. It's basically white bread, but it's shaped in a circle and it has a really nice flavor. It can be eaten as is or with any topping and dip you want. We tried one with toasted sesame seeds on top and it was scrumptious. Plus, they are very cheap. The price varies from 1MAD to 8MAD each.
Rania, Henna Artist
On our first night, we went to get henna tattoos, and wow, what an artistic woman Rania is and what a fascinating story she has! She grew up in a small village and seeked a better life in the big city since she abhorred the labors of a farm. When she arrived in Marrakech, she learned the arts of henna from local artisans. Since, she is locally known and many tourists seek her skills.
Beautiful Marrakech at Sunset
Not only can you assist snake charming shows in the souks of Marrakech by day, it's probably the best place in the world to get a midnight snack! The marketplace itself is an attraction. I'm craving for another stuffed msemen (Moroccan pancake)...
Youssef the Snake Charmer
While wandering through the busy marketplace, we came across this bedazzling snake charming show. During his break, we had the chance to talk to the entertainer, Youssef. Unlike magicians, he had no problem divulging his tricks. He taught us the basics of his art and talked about how it was an inherited profession from his father, who learned it from his own father.
Shopping in Morocco
Look at how colourful the products in this souk look! The owner told us that all the rugs/bags were artisanal and that it's mainly tourism that keeps the souks alive.
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Beware of Pickpockets
Marrakech is a big city. While preparing for our trip, we saw on the Internet the reviews of other travelers. They warned us about the many pickpockets in the city. We thought we had taken the necessary precautions, but pickpockets are smart. Fortunately, they didn't steal a lot, only a little bit of change in the smallest pocket of a backpack.
Experiencing the authentic traditional
Before we went climbing the Atlas Mountains, we experienced a few nights sleeping in a traditional Berber tent. It was surprisingly comfortable to sleep in. The only down side was that we had to share bathrooms with other guests.
Be Careful With Tap Water
In Morocco, it is not recommended to drink tap water and we tend to forget that. However, Nanxin tends to directly drink water from the faucet back in Quebec. Since our arrival, she kept her habit, filling her glass with tap every day. Eventually, she did get symptoms of food poisoning. From now on, we made a deal to drink only from bottles bought in supermarkets during our trip.
Visited on April 2nd and 10th to 12th 2017
The tent is beautiful!
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