"The red city near the Sahara" Marrakesh by SirRichard
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Some people say that Fez is the nicest city in Morocco. For me is Marrakesh! Maybe the architecture and buildings is better in Fez, but Marrakesh is not only its red buildings and walls, Marrakesh is the soul of the desert, the gate of the beaches (Agadir, Essaouira), guardian of the Atlas snowy mountains... I think it resumes Morocco in just one place...
I've been there 4 times... and wouldn't mind going back again!!
I wrote a <a href=http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.142359/article/650/17/?s=S target=_blank>travel diary</a> in this trip too, with <font color=red>watercolor drawings</font> on it.
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This wonderful hotel is a real legend, probably the best one in north Africa. I couldn't afford to stay in, but we went... more travel advice
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TOMBOUCTOU 52 JOURS (Zagora) This world famous sign showing the way to Tombouctou (Mali) through the Sahara Desert in 52... more travel advice
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MINT TEA Probably the most popular drink in Morocco. It was introduced in the 19th century by the british (who else?).... more travel advice
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Remember that the area of the palmeries is a flood plain. Every 70 years or so. So those expensive houses, hotels and golf courses will all be wiped out one day. Just pray for the residents and workers there at the time. Mozzies are fearsome in season.
Wonderful map and tips for "A Day @ Djema El Fnaa". Just what I'm looking for. Cheers!
Good tips for bargaining...that's what I usually and it works well :-)
totally agree! i love marrakech miles ahead of Fez - of course its all rather great - but Marrakech... and your pages are a great look-see too thanks!Zagoras a long way from Marrakech though....!
Hello could you please advise the price of a taxi from the airport to Ibis Moussafir Avenue Hassan II next to the train station Thank you. Kind Regards
Bravo!!! Fantastic review....thank you so much for sharing your marvelous page of your diary....cj
Very good and helpful tips, me encanto la pagina, gracias
OH my gosh, your travel diary from Marrakesh is astounding, beautiful, wonderful! I love it!
So Joaquin - how many of those beautiful travel diaries do you have now --- you must have a library already???? :) wonderful impressions ... makes me want to get my passport an go .>>>
Excellent tips on Morocco - I can't wait to go next year.. Thanks :o)