Category: Marrakesh

  • Marrakesh Observations

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  • Moving to the Mountains

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    Reading Time: 4 minutesOur last day in Marrakesh was relatively quiet.  We got out for a 4-mile run in our area and then relaxed at Starbucks for a while.  The door to the Royal Theater was open so we walked over to get the caretaker’s tour.  These are offered with the expectation of a tip. … Read more

  • Stepping Out from Marrakesh a Bit

    Reading Time: 10 minutesWe pick up this journal entry on Monday this week.  Today started with our journey out to the Musee de la palmeraie, which is a modern art museum of Moroccan artists about four miles east of the center of Marrakesh.  It is referenced as palmeraie because it is located in the palmeraie,… Read more

  • Soaking in Some Culture in Marrakesh

    Reading Time: 5 minutesThursday was a planned workout day and Sandy found another great gym option for us, called Fitlife that is about a 13-minute walk from our apartment.  We’re back in a big city so we’re back to the equivalent of $10 each.  The owner is so friendly.  He would come over and make… Read more

  • Getting to Know Marrakesh

    Reading Time: 6 minutesMoving day on Monday.  We depart Essaouira with Marrakesh as our next destination.  A little more detail this time on the bus process here so we remember it for another trip to Morocco in the future.  Tickets are very reasonable – for today’s ride, we purchased our tickets online from the Supratours… Read more